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SFC 90: Atunes vs Keller PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wolf Flow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Era Ojdanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flow comes to the cage accompanied by Rich homie quan- difference. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wolf Flow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Era Ojdanic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flow throws a right hand that Ojdanic ducks under and follows up with a left that Ojdanic also avoids with ease.
Flow looks to land a combination but Ojdanic avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Flow. Those never looked like landing.
Flow throws a right hand that Ojdanic ducks under and follows up with a left that Ojdanic also avoids with ease.
Flow ducks right into an uppercut from Ojdanic.
Flow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Flow misses.
Ojdanic throws a right and a left that Flow avoids nicely.
We've been told by Flow's head coaches at Rape Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Flow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ojdanic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flow misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Ojdanic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ojdanic shoots in and bounces Flow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Flow has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ojdanic is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Flow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ojdanic pulls guard successfully.
Ojdanic pulls Flow in close to prevent any damage.
Flow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flow wants to pass the guard but Ojdanic is keeping the position.
Ojdanic working for a triangle but Flow defends it easily.
Flow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ojdanic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ojdanic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flow postures up in Ojdanic's guard and throws a big left but Ojdanic blocks it.
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.
Flow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flow chips away with some ground and pound.
Ojdanic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flow is aware though and is defending well.
Flow postures up in Ojdanic's guard and throws a big left but Ojdanic blocks it.
Flow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ojdanic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ojdanic pushes a forearm under Flow's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Flow is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Era Ojdanic!
Era Ojdanic tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Wolf Flow had this to say: 'give props to the guy was his night.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Giancana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Giancana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Jon!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jon wants to clinch.
A combination from Jon does no damage.
Jon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Giancana won't allow Jon to get back to his feet.
Giancana controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Giancana forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon is trying to stand back up but Giancana is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon wants to improve his position but Giancana is controlling well.
Giancana perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jon throws a lazy uppercut
and Giancana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jon wants to clinch.
Jonny Jon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Giancana.
Giancana scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Giancana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jon is rocked!
Giancana stuffs the takedown.
Jon is still on wobbly legs! Can Giancana finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Giancana sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jon somewhat.
Jon seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giancana lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Jon is looking to close the distance but Giancana sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Jon crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Jon is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Sam Giancana!
Sam Giancana thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Connor Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zangief's choice of entrance music: We Own It. Travis Zangief told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Zangief!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Freeman is fighting to break Zangief's control of his arms but Zangief is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Zangief has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Zangief keeps moving.
Zangief is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Freeman is looking to pass into half guard but Zangief pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zangief is in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Freeman clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief breaks the clinch.
Zangief closes the distance but Freeman moves to the side
so Freeman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Zangief keeps moving.
Zangief looking to control.
Zangief is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zangief trying to keep a closed guard but Freeman is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is pushing down on Zangief's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zangief is fighting to maintain full guard but Freeman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Freeman prevents Zangief from standing back up.
Freeman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Freeman content to control rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Zangief.
Zangief misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zangief lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Freeman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zangief tries to counter with a clinch but Freeman shakes him off and moves away.
Freeman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freeman is trying to work for a kimura but Zangief is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief wants to get back to full guard.
Freeman is looking to take a break and control but Zangief is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zangief controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Freeman wants to control but Zangief is keeping him busy.
Zangief 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zangief is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Freeman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Freeman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zangief tries to kick Freeman off but Freeman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Freeman clinches.
Zangief tries to land a knee to the head but Freeman blocks with his arms.
Freeman pushes Zangief back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Freeman pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freeman lands with a right to the head.
Zangief misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Freeman.
Zangief lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Freeman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zangief fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zangief throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Freeman.
Zangief blocks the body kick.
Zangief throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Freeman counters with a left to the body.
Freeman slips a jab from Zangief.
Zangief motions for Freeman to come forward. Zangief throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zangief misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Zangief misses the target.
Freeman has closed the distance and engaged Zangief in a clinch.
Zangief wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Freeman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Freeman letting Zangief take a breather here.
Freeman missing with knees to the body.
Zangief wants to get back to striking at distance but Freeman won't allow it.
Freeman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zangief misses with a hook from the clinch.
Freeman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zangief is trying to keep an underhook but Freeman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zangief knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Freeman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zangief keeps working.
Zangief won't allow Freeman to pass to mount.
Freeman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Freeman wants to pass to mount but Zangief is defending the position.
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.
Zangief is trying to stand up here but Freeman is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Freeman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Freeman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zangief can do to turn this around?
Zangief throws a leg kick but Freeman moved away.
Zangief thumps Freeman with a low kick.
Freeman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zangief can pounce on him.
Zangief throws a low kick but Freeman moves out of range easily.
Freeman wants to clinch up but Zangief keeps it at a distance.
Freeman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zangief's waist but Zangief gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freeman off to one side.
Zangief throws a shot from downtown. Freeman moves away and avoids it.
Zangief displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Freeman.
Freeman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zangief manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Freeman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zangief in his tracks.
Zangief fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Freeman.
Freeman avoids the head kick by Zangief.
Freeman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zangief throws a head kick that misses
and Freeman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zangief tries to clinch up but Freeman circles away and keeps his distance.
Freeman checks a leg kick nicely.
Zangief misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Freeman is looking to counter the offense by Zangief and move into the clinch.
Freeman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman slips under a jab from Zangief.
Freeman looks for a takedown but Zangief sprawls well.
Freeman lands the left hand.
Freeman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zangief to the ground. Freeman is now in Zangief's guard.
Freeman wants to pass the guard but Zangief is keeping the position.
Zangief working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Freeman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Freeman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zangief manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Zangief wants to stand and escape but instead Freeman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freeman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zangief swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Freeman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Connor Freeman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Zangief connects with a solid leg kick.
Freeman moves into the clinch.
Zangief with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zangief misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Freeman.
Freeman misses with an elbow over the top.
Zangief is trying to break the clinch but Freeman has him pressed against the cage.
Zangief throws a punch but it's blocked by Freeman.
Freeman tries to work over Zangief's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zangief working aggressively here.
Freeman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zangief's efforts to push away.
Zangief tries to circle away but Freeman has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Freeman - that landed with a thud.
Zangief manages to break the clinch.
Freeman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Freeman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Freeman wants the takedown. Zangief is fighting it off but Freeman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zangief's guard against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Freeman distracts Zangief with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zangief wants to get back to his feet but Freeman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Zangief is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman postures up.
Freeman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Zangief keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Travis Zangief seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Freeman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zangief quickly recovers to half guard.
Zangief wants to get back to full guard.
Freeman postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Zangief to stand up.
Zangief lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zangief paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Freeman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Freeman just misses with a punch to the body.
Freeman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zangief counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zangief listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Freeman rushes Zangief and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zangief has had enough of the clinch but Freeman keeps him there for the moment.
Freeman scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman lands an uppercut.
Freeman working aggressively here.
Freeman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zangief pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zangief lands a nice leg kick that just misses Freeman's sensitive parts.
Freeman throws out a leg kick but Zangief moves out of range and Freeman only half commits.
Freeman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zangief throws a head kick but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman checks the leg kick.
Zangief throws a head kick but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Freeman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zangief.
Zangief scores with a leg kick.
Freeman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zangief did well to prevent Freeman getting side control.
Freeman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zangief tries to lock up and control but Freeman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman tries to control but Zangief wriggling away.
Zangief is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Freeman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Freeman looking to ground and pound but Zangief is blocking nicely.
Travis Zangief has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freeman landing strikes from the mount.
Freeman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Freeman with the ground and pound from mount.
Freeman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Freeman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Freeman, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Freeman!
A victorious Connor Freeman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Travis Zangief stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not proud of my performance I knew I could have done much better. This guy is a beast and he was great tonight. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Francisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maurice Smith has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Francisco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maurice Smith!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Francisco's guard.
Francisco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith trying to control but Francisco is working from the bottom.
Francisco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Francisco seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Francisco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Francisco wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Francisco keeps moving.
Francisco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Francisco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Francisco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Francisco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Francisco is retaining full guard.
Francisco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Francisco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith forces Francisco back against the cage and clinches.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Francisco's ribcage. Francisco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith has picked Francisco up - he's going for a ride! Smith dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Francisco is not content to let Smith control the position.
Francisco landing strikes from the bottom.
Francisco gets back to full guard.
Smith trying to control but Francisco is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Francisco has wrist control.
Francisco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Francisco is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Francisco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Maurice Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francisco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Francisco gets back to half guard.
Smith prevents Francisco from improving his position.
Smith works his way into full mount!
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Francisco manages to avoid it.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Francisco in his tracks.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Francisco's leg but Francisco calmly moves out of range.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Francisco feinted with a counter takedown.
Smith clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Francisco moved out of range nicely.
Francisco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Francisco changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smith throws a jab when Francisco was well out of range.
Francisco half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith cracks Francisco with a nice body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Francisco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Francisco is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Smith knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Smith for a finish.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but Francisco has full control of the position and if anything, Smith has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control his opponent's hands but Francisco gets his hands free.
Smith is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Francisco is persistently looking for the submission but Smith is defending it well.
Smith wants to escape the position.
Francisco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
Francisco is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Francisco. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Francisco's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Francisco trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francisco has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith trying to control but Francisco is working from the bottom.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith postures up.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Francisco 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Francisco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Francisco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smith is holding on to half guard well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Francisco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Francisco in a clinch.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Francisco being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francisco tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tightens his grip and picks Francisco up, before dumping him to the ground. Francisco manages to land in guard.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith won't allow Francisco to sweep him here.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Francisco has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Francisco trying to control the position.
Smith has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Francisco to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Smith is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Francisco pulls down on the head and he's put Smith to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Francisco!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maurício Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikita Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikita Klitschko told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurício Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikita Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Klitschko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klitschko closes the distance and clinches.
Aurelio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Klitschko trying to stall but Aurelio improves his position.
Aurelio throws a punch but it's blocked by Klitschko.
Aurelio blocks a body shot from Klitschko.
Aurelio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Klitschko controlling the action here for a moment.
Klitschko has Aurelio pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Aurelio on the inside.
Klitschko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klitschko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aurelio manages to avoid it.
Klitschko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio working hard to break the clinch.
Klitschko prevents a body shot from Aurelio.
Aurelio tries to throw a body punch but Klitschko avoids it by throwing Aurelio back against the cage.
Aurelio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aurelio cracks Klitschko with a nice body shot.
Klitschko scores with a shoulder strike.
Aurelio tries to stall but Klitschko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aurelio blocks a body shot from Klitschko.
Klitschko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aurelio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Klitschko's head backwards.
Klitschko is looking to clinch but Aurelio is avoiding it.
Aurelio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aurelio keeps the fight on the outside.
Klitschko moves out of range of the body kick.
Klitschko is looking to clinch but Aurelio is avoiding it.
Aurelio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Klitschko sprawls and moves away.
A big left from Klitschko misses.
Nikita Klitschko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klitschko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aurelio is able to avoid easily.
Klitschko gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio managing to block the knees to the body from Klitschko.
Klitschko blocks an uppercut.
Aurelio lands with a left to the head.
Klitschko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aurelio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Klitschko momentarily.
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!
Aurelio throws a wild body kick that Klitschko sees coming a mile off.
Aurelio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Klitschko has managed to clinch.
Klitschko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Klitschko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aurelio seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Klitschko can turn it around.
A right handed body shot lands from Klitschko.
Klitschko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klitschko moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Klitschko just leaning against Aurelio, taking a breather.
Klitschko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Klitschko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Klitschko.
Stalling in the clinch from Klitschko.
Klitschko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aurelio scores with a shot to the body.
Klitschko lands a right hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Klitschko.
Klitschko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aurelio tries a body shot but Klitschko blocks it.
Aurelio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klitschko breaks from the clinch.
Klitschko misses with an uppercut.
Aurelio is looking to slow Klitschko down with leg kicks.
Klitschko tries to clinch up but Aurelio circles away and keeps his distance.
Aurelio connects with a solid leg kick.
Klitschko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelio throws a hook to the side of Klitschko's head but Klitschko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klitschko moves into the clinch.
Aurelio misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Klitschko.
Aurelio looking to slow down the pace here.
Klitschko manages to break the clinch.
Aurelio throws a push kick but Klitschko slaps the foot to one side.
Aurelio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Klitschko doesn't manage to clinch there - Aurelio circles away.
Aurelio jabs Klitschko right on the nose. Klitschko blinks but takes it well.
Sloppy strikes from Klitschko. Those never looked like landing.
Aurelio ducks under a wild hook from Klitschko.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Klitschko.
Klitschko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Klitschko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aurelio.
Klitschko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikita Klitschko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Klitschko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Aurelio - the referee stops the clock and Klitschko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Aurelio. Klitschko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
It looks like Maurício Aurelio has been cut.
Aurelio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aurelio lands a nice shot to the body.
Aurelio swats away the attempt to clinch by Klitschko.
Nikita Klitschko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klitschko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aurelio throws the kick towards the body but Klitschko avoids it.
Klitschko moves out of range of the leg kick from Aurelio.
Klitschko is looking to clinch.
Klitschko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aurelio moves away.
Klitschko closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Klitschko to work.
I was talking to Aurelio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nikita Klitschko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitschko avoiding damage.
Aurelio is working Klitschko over against the cage.
Klitschko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko wants to clinch up but Aurelio keeps it at a distance.
Klitschko ducks right into an uppercut from Aurelio.
Maurício Aurelio is winning the standup battle so far.
Klitschko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aurelio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Klitschko has closed the distance and engaged Aurelio in a clinch.
Aurelio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aurelio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klitschko breaks the clinch.
Aurelio connects with an inside leg kick.
Klitschko moves in looking to clinch but Aurelio pushes him off.
Klitschko connects with an inside leg kick.
Aurelio looks for the body kick but Klitschko saw that one coming.
Klitschko throws a counter combo.
Aurelio connects with a body shot that sends Klitschko's belly button to the back.
Aurelio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aurelio throws a body shot but no joy.
Aurelio dips to his left and cracks Klitschko with an uppercut!
Klitschko looks to score with a jab to the body but Aurelio is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aurelio throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko tries to clinch but Aurelio moves out of range.
Klitschko tries to land a front kick but Aurelio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klitschko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aurelio cracks Klitschko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Klitschko moves into range and clinches up with Aurelio.
A shot in the inside from Aurelio.
A head punch on the inside from Aurelio fails to land.
Klitschko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klitschko is looking to clinch.
Klitschko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aurelio throws out the jab.
As Aurelio backs off Klitschko throws a huge counter combo but Aurelio manages to avoid it all.
Aurelio loads up on a big right hand but Klitschko slips the punch.
Klitschko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Danga de danga de dang - Klitschko scores with a four punch combination!
Klitschko throws a right and a left that Aurelio avoids nicely.
Klitschko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aurelio moves away.
Klitschko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko moves in looking to clinch but Aurelio pushes him off.
Aurelio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aurelio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aurelio tests Klitschko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Klitschko tries to close the distance and clinch but Aurelio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aurelio misses with a wild body shot.
Aurelio scores with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aurelio.
Klitschko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aurelio rather than just go for the knockout.
Klitschko scores with a body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Klitschko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klitschko tries a body shot but Aurelio blocks it.
Klitschko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aurelio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Klitschko has closed the distance and engaged Aurelio in a clinch.
Klitschko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko tries a body shot but Aurelio blocks it.
Aurelio lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klitschko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aurelio scores with a push kick.
Klitschko forces Aurelio back against the cage and clinches.
Klitschko tries to land a knee to the head but Aurelio blocks with his arms.
Aurelio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aurelio misses with a punch on the inside.
Aurelio tries to break the clinch but Klitschko is controlling the position.
Aurelio looking to slow down the pace here.
Klitschko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aurelio scores with a shot to the side of Klitschko's head.
Klitschko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aurelio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Klitschko rushes Aurelio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maurício Aurelio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maurício Aurelio's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Aurelio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klitschko darts in trying to clinch
and Aurelio counters with a single leg into guard. Klitschko didn't expect that.
Aurelio wants to control from the top but Klitschko keeps moving.
Aurelio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aurelio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Klitschko keeping moving, preventing Aurelio from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio is stalling in the full guard.
Aurelio postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Klitschko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aurelio, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aurelio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Klitschko trying to control but Aurelio is working from the bottom.
Klitschko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aurelio is trying to keep Klitschko in close.
Aurelio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Klitschko manages to get himself to full guard.
Klitschko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aurelio controls the pace.
Aurelio trying to control but Klitschko is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio wants to pass the guard but Klitschko is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aurelio trying to control the position from guard on top but Klitschko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Klitschko loads up on a big right hand but Aurelio slips the punch.
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.
Klitschko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aurelio scores with the left hand. Klitschko knows he should have avoided that one.
Klitschko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aurelio moves away.
Klitschko tries to clinch but Aurelio is having none of it.
Aurelio keeps the fight on the outside.
Klitschko misses with the combination.
Aurelio scores with a leg kick.
Aurelio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Klitschko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aurelio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aurelio trying to control the position from guard on top but Klitschko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aurelio is really struggling to control Klitschko but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maurício Aurelio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aurelio 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurício Aurelio!
Maurício Aurelio 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bastien Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Shorette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris comes to the cage accompanied by Du Hast. The crowd seem to be enjoying Shorette's choice of entrance music: No New Friends. Bastien Harris could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Butch Shorette's chin.
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171 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bastien Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Butch Shorette!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Harris misses the body punch
and Shorette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shorette circles away quickly and effectively.
Harris staying out of range there.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
Harris misses the jab.
Shorette misses with a few strikes there.
Shorette feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harriss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Harris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Shorette counter with a right hand.
Harris is rocked!
Shorette fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oh Harris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Shorette! Harris is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Shorette!
After the fight, Butch Shorette was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Bastien Harris spoke after the fight, saying 'After this loss i think i will go home and hang myself now , goodbye'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guljigit Asanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deion Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asanov comes to the cage accompanied by I Have a Dream. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guljigit Asanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deion Barnes !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Asanov.
Asanov misses with a wild combination.
Asanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Asanov.
Asanov sets himself, and Barnes steps forward looking for the clinch! Asanov avoids it this time.
Nice cross by Asanov.
A nice combination there by Barnes .
It looks like Guljigit Asanov has been cut.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asanov takes a swing at Barnes 's ribcage but misses.
Asanov walks into a stiff left hand from Barnes .
Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes lands a head shot.
Asanov swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Asanov misses with a combination
and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barnes s head.
Barnes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Asanov's efforts to push away.
Asanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asanov tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Asanov misses with the head strike.
We've been hearing reports that Asanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Barnes .
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guljigit Asanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Asanov throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Barnes wants to counter with a clinch but Asanov pushes him away.
Asanov lands with a nice body punch.
Asanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Asanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barnes .
Asanov throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Asanov misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnes cracks Asanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asanov.
Barnes throws a poor cross that misses
and Asanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asanov misses with a wild combination.
Asanov misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asanov. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Asanov moved out of range nicely.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Asanov saw that one coming.
A right-left combo lands from Barnes .
Asanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asanov looks for the body kick but Barnes saw that one coming.
Asanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes .
Asanov is looking to wear down Barnes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes takes a swing at Asanov's ribcage but misses.
Asanov swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Asanov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Asanov ducks down to avoid it.
Asanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Asanov ducks under a wild hook from Barnes .
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Asanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes .
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Asanov is trying to force a seperation but Barnes has the dominant position.
Barnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asanov blocking some punches.
Asanov working hard to break the clinch.
Asanov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Asanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Asanov takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asanov is trying to force a seperation but Barnes has the dominant position.
Barnes lands a shot to the body.
Asanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barnes lands a left hand.
Asanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asanov misses with a wild combination.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Asanov.
Barnes with a jab.
Asanov throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asanov sets himself, and Barnes steps forward looking for the clinch! Asanov avoids it this time.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Asanov.
Barnes moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deion Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guljigit Asanov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Decent striking displayed by Barnes there.
Asanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guljigit Asanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes lands with a cross.
Asanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Asanov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asanov. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asanov misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Asanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Asanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barnes gets a clinch.
Asanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Asanov controls his hands.
Asanov can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asanov is trying to force a seperation but Barnes has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Asanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes gets through Asanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asanov tries to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling the position.
Asanov is trying to break free.
Asanov is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asanov is trying to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling him.
Asanov tries to break free but Barnes pushes him back against the cage.
Asanov has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes .
Asanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asanov tries to circle away but Barnes has him pinned against the cage.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asanov.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Asanov.
Asanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Asanov misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a jab.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Asanov's head back.
Asanov throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asanov.
Asanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asanov misses with a body kick.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Asanov.
Some wild striking there from Barnes .
Guljigit Asanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Asanov moves away from the strike by Barnes .
Asanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes .
Barnes stuns Asanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asanov misses with a few strikes there.
Asanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asanov throws a big counter combination but Barnes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Asanov swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Asanov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Asanov.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Asanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Asanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes .
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Asanov takes a swing at Barnes 's ribcage but misses.
Asanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to clinch but Asanov moves out of range.
Asanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes tries to counter with a clinch but Asanov shakes him off and moves away.
Asanov digs a good hook to Barnes 's body.
Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Asanov.
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!
Asanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes .
Asanov misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asanov moves away.
Asanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes .
Asanov misses with a wild combination.
Asanov throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Asanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes .
Asanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters by clinching up.
Asanov tries to break free but Barnes pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guljigit Asanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guljigit Asanov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Barnes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asanov on the side of the head.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Asanov moved out of range nicely.
Asanov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Asanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asanov lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Asanov off the cage and back into range.
A jab lands there for Barnes .
Some wild striking there from Asanov.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes moves forwards but Asanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barnes pushes Asanov up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asanov.
Asanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Barnes has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Barnes .
Asanov is trying to push Barnes away but Barnes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barnes pushes Asanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnes won't allow it.
Asanov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asanov blocks an uppercut.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Asanov controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Asanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Asanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes connects with a right hand. Asanov shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Asanov misses.
Barnes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Asanov.
Asanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch.
Barnes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asanov backwards.
Barnes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asanov backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asanov tries to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling the position.
Asanov misses with a punch to the body.
Asanov tries to circle away but Barnes has him pinned against the cage.
Asanov is trying to break the clinch but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
Barnes keeps control of Asanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Barnes .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asanov.
Asanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asanov backwards.
Guljigit Asanov's cut is getting worse.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes .
Asanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike.
Asanov is trying to force a seperation but Barnes has the dominant position.
Asanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asanov is trying to force a seperation but Barnes has the dominant position.
Asanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asanov backwards.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Asanov blocking some punches.
Barnes keeps control of Asanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Asanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Asanov is trying to push Barnes away but Barnes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Asanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asanov wants to break free but Barnes has control.
Asanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes misses with the head strike.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barnes lands a left hand.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Asanov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Asanov is trying to break the clinch but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
Asanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deion Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barnes 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deion Barnes !
A victorious Deion Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Guljigit Asanov stepped up to the mic, saying 'best 2 of 3?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimo Ovaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Lagk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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217 lbs
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205 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimo Ovaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Lagk!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovaska digs a good hook to Lagk's body.
Lagk tries to clinch there but Ovaska circles away.
Ovaska misses with an uppercut
and Lagk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ovaska thinking.
Lagk wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Lagk misses.
Lagk walks into a straight right hand from Ovaska.
Ovaska throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lagk dodges the punch combination from Ovaska.
Ovaska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lagk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagk doesn't manage to clinch there - Ovaska circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lagk.
Ovaska misses with a series of wild punches.
Kimo Ovaska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lagk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lagk swings wildly with an uppercut but Ovaska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ovaska prevents the takedown attempt.
Lagk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ovaska prevents it.
Kimo Ovaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Lagk.
Lagk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ovaska gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska manages to break the clinch.
Ovaska scores with a nice right hand.
Lagk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ovaska sprawls well. Ovaska wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lagk gets slowly back to his feet.
As Lagk backs away, Ovaska returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ovaska with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A clash of legs there as Lagk blocks the low kick.
Lagk dodges the punch combination from Ovaska.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lagk is out of range and Ovaska settles back down.
Lagk slips under a jab from Ovaska.
Lagk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ovaska.
Lagk slips a jab from Ovaska.
Ovaska misses with a hook. Lagk ducked under it nicely.
Lagk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lagk shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ovaska manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ovaska is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lagk is controlling him.
Lagk wants to control from the top but Ovaska keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagk passes Ovaska's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lagk wants to free his trapped foot but Ovaska is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ovaska has his hands clasped together around Lagk's back. He's all about the action.
Ovaska trying to control but Lagk postures up.
Ovaska pushes Lagk off looking to stand but Lagk dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lagk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lagk throwing shots but Ovaska is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimo Ovaska dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lagk moves to clinch but Ovaska breaks away
and Ovaska counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lagk thinking.
Ovaska takes a swing at Lagk's ribcage but misses.
Lagk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ovaska misses with a double jab.
Kimo Ovaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ovaska scores with a sloppy right hand. Lagk should have avoided that one.
We've been told by Ovaska's head coaches at The Shark Tank that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lagk scores with a one two! Ovaska had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nick Lagk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lagk doesn't manage to clinch there - Ovaska circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lagk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lagk lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ovaska drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lagk darts in trying to clinch
and Ovaska counters with a nice uppercut.
Ovaska throws a one two combo.
Ovaska throws a poor cross that misses
and Lagk counters with a shoot takedown. Ovaska fights it but they end up in guard.
Lagk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ovaska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lagk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lagk trying to control but Ovaska is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lagk throws an elbow that misses. Ovaska uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lagk's guard. Nice move by Ovaska!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lagk has a closed guard, preventing Ovaska from standing up.
Lagk 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.
Lagk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lagk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska wants to stand and escape but instead Lagk has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lagk trying to control but Ovaska is working from the bottom.
Lagk tries to free his leg and advance position but Ovaska is retaining full guard.
Lagk stands and throws Ovaska's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lagk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ovaska has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lagk controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagk working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nick Lagk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ovaska is trying to improve his position.
Lagk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lagk lands an elbow.
Ovaska is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lagk working the ground and pound.
Ovaska prevents Lagk from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Lagk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ovaska is looking to slow Lagk down with leg kicks.
A jab from Lagk misses.
Ovaska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ovaska is looking to chop away at Lagk's legs.
Lagk tries to clinch up
and Ovaska counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ovaska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lagk tries to clinch up.
Ovaska throws a hook but Lagk avoids it easily.
Lagk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagk moves in looking to clinch but Ovaska pushes him off.
Lagk wants to clinch up but Ovaska keeps it at a distance.
Ovaska is looking to counter punch.
Lagk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ovaska.
Ovaska tests Lagk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ovaska lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lagk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lagk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Ovaska does it's job there.
Ovaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lagk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ovaska sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lagk somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lagk tries to close the distance and clinch but Ovaska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ovaska displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lagk.
Ovaska was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kimo Ovaska is winning the standup battle so far.
Ovaska throws a nice looking combination but Lagk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ovaska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Ovaska wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lagk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lagk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ovaska defends it nicely.
Kimo Ovaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Lagk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska scores with a nice strike.
Lagk defending well as Ovaska loads up on a big left hand.
Lagk unleashes a big counter combination but Ovaska bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ovaska takes a swing at Lagk's ribcage but misses.
Ovaska wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ovaska scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lagk tries to clinch up but Ovaska circles away and keeps his distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lagk checks a leg kick.
Lagk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagk walks into a stiff left hand from Ovaska.
Lagk closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Ovaska.
Ovaska breaks from the clinch.
Lagk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ovaska misses with an uppercut. Lagk saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lagk throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ovaska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ovaska just misses with a punch to the body.
Lagk wants to clinch up but Ovaska keeps it at a distance.
Ovaska was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ovaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Ovaska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimo Ovaska showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ovaska 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimo Ovaska!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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292 lbs
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299 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Abbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Abbott. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner gets a clinch.
Banner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Abbott lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Bruce Banner has been cut.
Banner misses with an elbow strike.
Come on Banner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Abbott comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Abbott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Banner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abbott stalling in the clinch but Banner improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Banner - that landed with a thud.
Abbott wants to get back to striking at distance but Banner won't allow it.
Banner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like David Abbott has been cut.
Abbott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner lands with a right to the head.
Abbott throws a punch but it's blocked by Banner.
Banner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Banner blocks an elbow strike from Abbott.
Banner slows down the pace here.
Abbott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abbott dodges an elbow strike from Banner.
Stalling in the clinch from Banner.
Banner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abbott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banner blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Banner.
Abbott is trying to force a seperation but Banner has the dominant position.
Banner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Abbott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banner's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner is struggling to control the position.
Abbott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abbott lands with a left to the head.
Banner has Abbott pressed against the cage.
Abbott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abbott misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Abbott fails to land.
Abbott taking a breather.
Banner lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner lands an elbow inside.
A body shot lands from Banner.
Abbott is trying to push Banner away but Banner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Banner blocks an uppercut.
Abbott misses with a body punch.
Banner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner blocks an elbow strike from Abbott.
Banner stalling against the cage.
Banner taking a breather.
Abbott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Abbott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Banner tries to work over Abbott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abbott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abbott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abbott throws an elbow but it misses.
Abbott throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Banner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Abbott working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banner.
Abbott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Banner misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Abbott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Abbott on the inside.
Banner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Banner lands with a left to the head.
Banner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Banner taking a breather.
Banner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abbotts head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abbott's brow.
Abbott is leaning against Banner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abbott looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Abbott misses with a punch on the inside.
Banner lands a shoulder strike.
Abbott pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Abbott blocks an elbow strike from Banner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce Banner will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Abbott drops his hands momentarily and Banner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Abbott misses.
Banner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Abbott circles away.
Abbott appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Abbott misses the shot to the body.
Abbott swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Abbott misses with a right hand
and Banner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abbott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Abbott.
Banner is rocked!
Abbott closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Banner out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Abbott!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Atunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keller has chosen War Music as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Atunes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Virgil Keller!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atunes throws a leg kick
and Keller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Atunes tried to score with a low kick but Keller checks it.
Atunes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keller misses with a low kick.
Atunes tries to counter by clinching up but Keller breaks away and moves out of range.
Keller throws a looping overhand right but Atunes ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Atunes blocks the leg kick.
Keller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've been hearing reports that Atunes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Atunes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Atunes throws a sloppy head kick and Keller moves out of range easily.
Keller blocks the body kick.
Atunes lands with a straight right. Keller didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes throws a front kick aimed at Keller's knee but Keller avoids it well.
Atunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keller looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
Atunes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Virgil Keller has been cut.
Keller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Atunes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller throws a series of punches but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
Keller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Atunes takes one to the chin there.
Keller throws a combination that misses
and Atunes counters with a big head kick but Keller shrugs it off.
Atunes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keller checks it well.
Keller cracks Atunes with an open hand slap.
Keller blocks a leg kick.
Keller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keller misses with a series of wild punches.
Atunes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Keller.
Atunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Keller as he checks the leg kick.
Atunes backing away here, and Keller unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Atunes.
Keller tries a quick counter leg kick but Atunes is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Keller.
Atunes misses with an uppercut
and Keller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Keller.
Keller scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes throws a low kick, looking for Keller's leg but Keller calmly moves out of range.
Atunes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keller, right into the meat.
Atunes throws a sloppy head kick
and Keller counters with a stiff right hand.
Atunes misses with a low kick as Keller jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keller! But no joy.
Keller lands a right hook to the body.
Atunes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Atunes misses
and Keller counters with a nice low kick that buckles Atunes's knee momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atunes. That's going to slow Keller down.
Atunes throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Keller misses its intended target.
Atunes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Keller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Atunes.
Keller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Atunes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Atunes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keller can pounce on him.
A jab from Keller misses.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Keller throws a looping overhand right but Atunes ducks down to avoid it.
Atunes throws a leg kick
and Atunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Atunes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atunes throws a leg kick which misses Keller's front leg but catches the back leg as Keller tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Atunes.
Keller misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keller, as that shot connected.
Atunes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses.
Keller throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Keller misses its intended target.
Keller throws a jab when Atunes was well out of range.
Atunes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Keller scores with a one two! Atunes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Atunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Keller is out of range and Atunes settles back down.
Atunes misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Virgil Keller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Virgil Keller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Atunes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Keller counters with a stiff right hand.
Keller misses with a straight right.
Atunes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Keller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Atunes has time to react.
Atunes wants to land a leg kick but Keller is out of range.
Keller misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
Atunes thows a leg kick but Keller checks it
and Keller counters with a nice uppercut.
Keller misses with a straight left.
Atunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keller motions for Atunes to come forward. Keller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Keller backs away, Atunes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Keller misses with a straight right.
Atunes throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keller! But no joy.
Atunes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Keller throws a right hand that misses
and Atunes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Keller is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keller throws the left hand but Atunes avoids the punch easily.
Keller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keller.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atunes.
A low kick from Atunes misses
and Keller counters with a nice leg kick.
Atunes throws a big shot that misses.
Atunes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keller checks it well.
Keller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Keller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Keller checks it.
Keller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keller misses with a straight right.
Keller tries to work over Atunes's front leg with a kick but Atunes checks it.
Keller blocks a low kick nicely.
Keller throws a leg kick but Atunes moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Keller misses the target.
Keller throws a jab when Atunes was well out of range.
Atunes tries to counter by clinching up but Keller breaks away and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes connects with a high kick.
Atunes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses.
Atunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atunes appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atunes misses the body punch
and Keller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Atunes.
Atunes throws a nice looking combination but Keller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Atunes lands with a slapping head kick.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses
and Keller counters with a left and a right that stings Atunes.
Atunes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Keller missing with a left hand there. Atunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atunes moves out of range of the leg kick from Keller.
Keller misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Keller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Atunes is out of range and Keller settles back down.
Atunes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keller.
The fighters circle momentarily. Keller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Atunes might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Atunes.
Jab by Keller.
Atunes wants to slow Keller down by chopping away at his legs.
Atunes tries to score with a low kick but Keller moves his leg out of the way.
Keller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Atunes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Atunes.
Virgil Keller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keller looks to throw the jab but Atunes is out of range.
Atunes tries to bum rush Keller with a series of wild strikes but Keller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keller thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atunes circles away quickly and effectively.
And Atunes counters with a quick kick to the body but Keller blocks it.
Keller lands with a kick to the temple. Atunes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Atunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keller checks a low kick from Atunes.
Atunes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Keller counters with a stiff right hand.
Atunes is looking to land body kicks.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atunes has closed the distance and engaged Keller in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Keller can't break the clinch.
Keller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes is leaning against Keller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Keller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keller misses with a looping left.
Atunes thows a leg kick but Keller checks it
and Keller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Keller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Virgil Keller'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.
Keller looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Keller looks to land a right hand but Atunes moved out of range.
Atunes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Keller manages to circle out of the way.
Keller misses with a low kick.
Atunes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Keller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atunes staying out of range there.
Atunes scores with a leg kick.
Keller misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes is looking to counter with a body kick.
Atunes throws a hook but Keller avoids it easily.
Atunes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller connects with a body shot that sends Atunes's belly button to the back.
Keller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Atunes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Atunes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes slips a jab from Keller.
Atunes throws a counter high kick but Keller was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller misses with an uppercut. Atunes saw that one coming.
Keller throws a wild body kick that Atunes sees coming a mile off.
Atunes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Keller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Atunes counters with a good low kick that Keller was not able to check.
Atunes throws a front kick aimed at Keller's knee but Keller avoids it well.
Keller is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Atunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keller. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atunes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Keller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atunes throws a sloppy head kick
and Keller counters with a left to the body.
Keller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Keller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keller lands a nice looking kick to the body. Atunes takes a step back to recover.
Atunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keller.
Keller looks to throw the jab but Atunes is out of range.
Atunes misses with a hook
letting Keller counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Keller misses.
Atunes scores with a jab.
Atunes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Keller lands a nice looking body kick.
Keller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Keller looks to throw the jab but Atunes is out of range.
A low kick from Atunes is predictable there
and Keller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Atunes.
As Keller tries to get set, Atunes tries to push him back and clinch up but Keller manages to avoid the attempt.
Keller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keller looks to land a right hand but Atunes moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Keller.
Keller takes a kick to the side of the head.
A low kick from Atunes misses
and Keller counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Atunes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Keller connects with a leg kick. Atunes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Keller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Keller is trying to force a seperation but Atunes has the dominant position.
Keller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keller scores with a shot to the side of Atunes's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Atunes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Keller is keeping busy.
Keller lands a hook that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller is trying to push Atunes away but Atunes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Keller controls the action.
Keller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atunes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Keller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Keller fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keller.
Keller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Atunes has him pressed against the cage.
Keller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Keller wants to get back to striking at distance but Atunes won't allow it.
Atunes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keller blocks it with crossed arms.
Atunes working aggressively here.
Keller throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes.
A head punch on the inside from Keller fails to land.
Keller is trying to force a seperation but Atunes has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Keller really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Virgil Keller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Atunes lunges at Keller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Keller's hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Atunes.
Keller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keller punishes Atunes's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Keller.
Atunes looks to land a body kick but Keller moved away.
Keller lands a jab-cross combination.
Atunes throws a head kick that half lands.
Atunes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keller throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keller, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes throws a leg kick
and Keller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Keller misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slow jab from Keller misses its intended target.
Atunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keller.
Atunes throws a sloppy head kick
and Keller counters with a straight right hand.
Keller punishes Atunes's body with a nice straight punch.
Keller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atunes can pounce on him.
Keller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Atunes tries a low kick but Keller avoids it.
Keller throws out a counter right but Atunes avoids it with no problem.
Atunes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Atunes throws a leg kick
and Keller counters with a stiff right hand.
Atunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keller misses with a hook.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atunes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keller looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
Atunes stuns Keller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Atunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atunes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Atunes tries a low kick but Keller avoids it.
Atunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Atunes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keller thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Atunes.
Keller is looking for the big counter here.
Keller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atunes lands with a kick to the temple. Keller shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Keller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Atunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keller.
Atunes throws a leg kick
and Keller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Keller misses.
As Keller tries to get set, Atunes tries to push him back and clinch up but Keller manages to avoid the attempt.
Keller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
Atunes throws a solid leg kick but Keller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Atunes.
Atunes lands a front kick.
Keller misses with a head kick.
Atunes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Atunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keller.
Atunes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Atunes throws a head kick that half lands.
Atunes takes one on the button.
Keller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Atunes staying out of range there.
Atunes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller looks to throw the jab but Atunes is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keller.
Keller avoids the head kick by Atunes.
Keller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Atunes with a body shot.
Keller checks a leg kick.
Keller misses with a looping right.
Atunes swings for the body but Keller moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keller! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Atunes.
Atunes lands a nice looking body kick.
Atunes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Atunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Keller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Atunes clobbers Keller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Keller throws a looping overhand right but Atunes ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Virgil Keller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Virgil Keller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Atunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Keller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Atunes connects with a high kick.
Atunes motions for Keller to come forward. Atunes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keller lands the left hand.
A clash of legs there as Keller blocks the low kick.
Keller throws a counter combo.
Keller loads up on a big right hand but Atunes slips the punch.
Atunes looks to land a body kick but Keller moved away.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Keller checks it.
Keller throws a series of punches but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes throws a quick counter head kick but Keller was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Atunes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keller.
Keller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atunes misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Keller. That snapped Atunes's head back.
Keller takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Keller misses with an uppercut. Atunes saw that one coming.
Keller takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good work by Keller as he checks the leg kick.
Keller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Atunes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Keller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keller connects with a body shot.
Keller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Atunes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses.
Keller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Atunes.
Keller checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keller misses the jab.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atunes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Atunes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Keller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atunes.
Atunes scores with a kick to the body.
Atunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atunes throws a chopping leg kick but Keller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Keller misses with a looping right.
Keller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atunes.
Atunes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keller.
Arturo Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atunes throws a leg kick but Keller checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes connects with a leg kick. Keller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Atunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atunes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Keller lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Keller.
Atunes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Keller scoring well with a low kick there.
Atunes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Atunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keller checks a low kick from Atunes.
Atunes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Atunes.
Atunes scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Keller throws a series of punches but Atunes avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atunes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Keller if he has to take too many more of those.
Keller lands the left hand.
A good leg kick by Atunes.
Keller slips under a jab from Atunes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keller! But no joy.
Atunes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Virgil Keller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
You can see that Keller has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Keller misses with a head kick.
Keller throws a head kick that misses.
Keller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Atunes misses with a wild combination.
Atunes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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 Arturo Atunes.
Well Keller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgil Keller!
Virgil Keller is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Virgil Keller made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Arturo Atunes spoke after the fight, saying 'I came to put on a show. Keller is a stud, I am sorry I let everyone down tonight. Be back in 2015.'.
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