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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Radev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zbynek Taticzek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taticzek has chosen Feuer Frei as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nikolai Radev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zbynek Taticzek!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radev slips under a jab.
Radev throws a body shot but no joy.
Radev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Taticzek misses the target.
Radev slips a jab from Taticzek.
Radev feinted with a counter takedown.
Radev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Radev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Taticzek.
Radev bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Taticzek! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Taticzek is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taticzek is still in real trouble! Can Radev finish him?
Taticzek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taticzek seems to have recovered his senses.
Radev with a nice head shot there.
Radev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radev is stalling in the full guard.
Taticzek is adopting a defensive guard.
Radev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Radev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Radev stops Taticzek from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Radev throws an elbow that misses. Taticzek uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Radev's guard. Nice move by Taticzek!
Radev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taticzek controls the pace.
Taticzek preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taticzek wants to stand but Radev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Radev wants to sweep but no luck.
Radev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Taticzek sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Radev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Radev misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taticzek counters with a stiff right hand.
Nikolai Radev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taticzek tries to clinch there but Radev circles away.
Taticzek loads up on a big right hand but Radev slips the punch.
Radev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taticzek lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Nikolai Radev has been cut.
Radev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taticzek tries to avoid it but Radev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taticzek to the ground. Taticzek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taticzek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taticzek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Radev attempts a counter takedown but Taticzek avoids it well and moves away.
Radev lands a jab to the nose.
Taticzek misses with a looping right.
Radev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Radev throws an off balance right hand
and Taticzek counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taticzek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Radev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taticzek cracks Radev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oooooh!!! Taticzek has knocked Radev down with a huge combo! Taticzek steps away and waves a wobbly Radev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Radev is rocked!
Nice body punch from Taticzek.
Oh Radev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Radev lands a body shot.
Radev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Radev throws a body punch but Taticzek moves out of range.
Radev seems to have got his legs back now.
Taticzek throws an overhand right that drops Radev like a sack of potatoes! Taticzek dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zbynek Taticzek!
A victorious Zbynek Taticzek thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leeroy Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theoran Fleury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fleury's choice of entrance music: Drake - Pound Cake (featuring Jay Z). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leeroy Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theoran Fleury!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo looks to score with a jab to the body but Fleury is just out of range.
Fleury steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Russo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Russo.
Fleury throws a head kick but Russo moves out of range.
Russo misses the jab.
Russo throws a head kick that misses.
Fleury avoids the head kick by Russo.
Fleury closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fleury lands in his opponent's guard.
Fleury working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fleury scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fleury trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Russo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fleury doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fleury manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fleury has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo working for a triangle but Fleury defends it easily.
Russo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleury distracts Russo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Russo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fleury is one step ahead there.
Russo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fleury is aware though and is defending well.
Fleury wants to stand but Russo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fleury tries to free his leg and advance position but Russo is retaining full guard.
Fleury is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fleury wants to pass the guard but Russo is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fleury trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo controls Fleury momentarily but Fleury frees himself.
Russo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fleury manages to get himself to full guard.
Fleury lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo working for a triangle but Fleury defends it easily.
Russo is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleury trying to control but Russo is working from the bottom.
Russo has his foot on Fleury's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fleury works his way back into a safe position though.
Russo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fleury defends it easily.
Fleury lands a couple of elbows.
Fleury wants to control from the top but Russo keeps moving.
Fleury working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Russo's head.
Fleury trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleury looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Fleury postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Russo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fleury working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Fleury distracts Russo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fleury throws a big elbow that misses.
Russo keeping moving, preventing Fleury from controlling successfully.
Fleury landing some decent shots from guard.
Russo is looking for a triangle but Fleury pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fleury passes Russo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theoran Fleury dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fleury wants a takedown.
Russo tries a body shot but Fleury blocks it.
Russo is struggling to control the position.
Fleury is looking to take this one to the mat.
Russo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fleury avoiding damage as Russo throws knees to the body.
Fleury doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Russo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fleury tries to score a body lock takedown but Russo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leeroy Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theoran Fleury.
Fleury with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleury can't get the takedown.
Fleury goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fleury lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russo is pressed up against the cage. Fleury has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Russo down to the mat. Russo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've been told by Russo's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leeroy Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleury bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Russo clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fleury avoids it.
Fleury struggles to land a body shot inside as Russo controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Fleury.
Fleury is looking for a takedown.
Fleury stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Fleury.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fleury tries to throw a body punch but Russo avoids it by throwing Fleury back against the cage.
Russo misses with an elbow over the top.
Fleury tries for a takedown but Russo manages to get underhooks.
Russo stalling in the clinch.
Russo can't find room to land a body shot as Fleury controls the action.
Fleury manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fleury looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fleury trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo throws a big right hand that misses.
Russo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fleury is keeping the position for now.
Fleury has his foot on Russo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Russo works his way back into a safe position though.
Russo won't allow Fleury to sweep him here.
Fleury doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Russo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fleury looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Russo looking to pass the guard.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleury has control of Russo's left arm, preventing Russo from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleury dives in and grabs Russo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Russo pushes down on Fleury's head and hops out.
Russo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fleury now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Russo throws a leg kick but Fleury checks it.
Fleury scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Fleury there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Russo.
Fleury closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Russo did well to prevent Fleury getting side control.
Russo is looking to improve his position.
Fleury is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Russo punching from the bottom.
Fleury trying to control the action but Russo is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo trying to control here.
Fleury seems to be looking for submissions.
Russo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Russo is not content to let Fleury control the position.
Fleury seems to be working for a kimura but Russo defends the submission attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fleury. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fleury seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Russo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theoran Fleury showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Russo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Russo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Russo blocks a head kick by Fleury.
Russo drives through and clinches with Fleury against the cage.
Fleury is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Russo is defending well.
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fleury tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Russo's elbow.
Russo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fleury softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Russo.
Russo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fleury wants the takedown. Russo is fighting it off but Fleury persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Russo's guard against the cage.
Fleury is fighting to break Russo's control of his arms but Russo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fleury avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fleury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fleury preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fleury can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fleury wants to control from the top but Russo keeps moving.
Fleury avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Russo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fleury gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fleury trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leeroy Russo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fleury with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fleury trying to control but Russo is working from the bottom.
Fleury thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fleury lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Russo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fleury lands a couple of elbows.
Fleury is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fleury is in close to Russo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fleury drops back looking for a leg! Russo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Russo manages to kick Fleury off! Fleury jumps back into Russo's guard.
Fleury trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleury slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fleury working away.
Russo striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Fleury scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Russo to see if he's OK.
Fleury tries for a kimura but Russo is defending well.
Russo wants to control but Fleury postures up.
Russo is not content to let Fleury control the position.
Fleury tries for a kimura but Russo is defending well.
Theoran Fleury is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleury wants to lay and pray for a moment but Russo keeps working.
Russo seems a little lost for a moment, as Fleury dominates the positioning.
Fleury wants to lay and pray for a moment but Russo keeps working.
Fleury blocks the strikes from Russo.
The referee asks Fleury politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fleury prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fleury has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russo is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Russo's face as Fleury controls the position.
Russo is not content to let Fleury control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theoran Fleury comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fleury winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theoran Fleury!
After the big win, Theoran Fleury made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellbent and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Manoel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Budo Rei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manoel comes to the cage accompanied by Maresia. Rei has chosen Alice in Chains - No Excuses 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Manoel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Budo Rei!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rei wants to land a leg kick but Manoel is out of range.
Rei misses with a head kick.
Manoel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manoel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Antonio Manoel has been cut.
Manoel scores with a kick to the body.
Rei throws a leg kick but Manoel checks it.
Manoel throws an off balance right hand
and Rei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manoel scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Budo Rei has been cut.
Manoel misses with a body kick.
Rei misses with a leg kick
and Manoel counters with a nice uppercut.
Manoel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Manoel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manoel misses with an uppercut. Rei saw that one coming.
Manoel misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manoel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rei.
Manoel throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Rei tumbling to the canvas!
Manoel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rei is pulling down on Manoel's head. It's preventing any offense from Manoel, at least for the moment.
Manoel advances to half guard.
Manoel trying to mount his opponent but Rei defends it.
Rei blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manoel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manoel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rei trying to control but Manoel postures up.
Still in half guard, Manoel seems content to control.
Manoel stands up out of the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manoel tries to land a body kick
and Rei counters with a nice uppercut.
Manoel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rei tries to land a leg kick but Manoel saw it coming and moves away.
Manoel throws out a loose jab but Rei uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manoel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rei.
Rei throws a wild body kick that Manoel sees coming a mile off.
Manoel misses with a body kick.
Rei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manoel throws a nice looking combination but Rei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rei tries a low kick but Manoel avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Manoel.
Rei throws a poor cross that misses
and Manoel counters with a nice kick to the body.
Manoel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rei.
Rei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manoel.
Manoel connects with a body shot.
Manoel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manoel throws the left hand but Rei avoids the punch easily.
Manoel digs a good hook to Rei's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manoel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice defenses there by Rei.
Rei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rei swings for the body but Manoel moves out of range.
Manoel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manoel lands a jab.
That has opened up Budo Rei's cut even more.
Rei misses with an uppercut. Manoel saw that one coming.
Manoel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manoel misses with a left hand
and Rei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rei is looking to slow Manoel down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Manoel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Manoel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Manoel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rei can do to turn this around?
A decent looking cross lands there for Manoel.
Rei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manoel blocks a head kick by Rei.
It looked like Manoel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Manoel! Rei is out on his feet! Manoel rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Rei is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Rei is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Manoel!
A very excited looking Antonio Manoel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viacheslav Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Tilthammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tilthammer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Autumn - Suffer the wild dogs kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Viacheslav Datsik has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Viacheslav Datsik seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viacheslav Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 22 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felix Tilthammer!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik connects with an inside leg kick.
Datsik doesn't manage to clinch there - Tilthammer circles away.
Tilthammer is looking for the big counter here.
Datsik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tilthammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Datsik.
Tilthammer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tilthammer misses with a jab to the body
and Datsik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tilthammer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Viacheslav Datsik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Datsik scores with a hook to the body. Tilthammer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Datsik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tilthammer swings widly with a right hand
and Tilthammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Datsik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Datsik backs off Tilthammer throws a huge counter combo but Datsik manages to avoid it all.
Tilthammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Datsik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Datsik defending well as Tilthammer loads up on a big left hand.
Datsik tries to counter by clinching up but Tilthammer breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik jabs Tilthammer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tilthammer throws a hook but Datsik blocks it.
Datsik moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Datsik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tilthammer.
Datsik lands a jab to the head.
Tilthammer tries to land a leg kick but Datsik saw it coming and moves away.
Datsik tries a head kick but it misses.
Datsik throws a series of punches but Tilthammer avoids them all with ease.
Datsik throws a big shot that misses.
Datsik is looking to clinch but Tilthammer is avoiding it.
Tilthammer works Datsik's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer avoids the head kick by Datsik.
Datsik staying out of range there.
Datsik throws a shot from downtown. Tilthammer moves away and avoids it.
Tilthammer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tilthammer moves out of range of the strikes.
Tilthammer lands a big uppercut and Datsik crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Datsik looks OK. Tilthammer waves Datsik back to his feet!
It looks like Viacheslav Datsik has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datsik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Datsik pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Datsik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tilthammer dodges an elbow strike from Datsik.
Tilthammer tries to work over Datsik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tilthammer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Datsik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tilthammer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tilthammer tries to throw a body punch but Datsik avoids it by throwing Tilthammer back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Datsik just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tilthammer's brow.
Datsik lands a damaging elbow.
Datsik can't find room to land a body shot as Tilthammer controls the action.
Datsik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tilthammer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tilthammer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Datsik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Datsik.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Datsik just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tilthammer's brow.
Tilthammer scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tilthammer.
Datsik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Datsik lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Felix Tilthammer has been cut.
A hook to the body from Datsik.
Datsik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tilthammer misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Tilthammer as the two fighters clinch.
Datsik misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Datsik throws an elbow but misses.
Datsik misses with an elbow over the top.
Datsik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tilthammer misses with a punch to the body.
Tilthammer takes an elbow to the temple.
Datsik lands an elbow inside.
Tilthammer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik blocks a body shot from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer blocks the elbow strike.
Tilthammer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Datsik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Datsik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tilthammer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Datsik pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Viacheslav Datsik will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Datsik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tilthammers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Datsik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tilthammer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Datsik.
Datsik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tilthammer on the side of the head.
Datsik moves out of range of the body kick.
Datsik throwing a counter right hand but Tilthammer manages to avoid it.
Datsik misses with a jab to the body
and Tilthammer counters with a crisp one two that drops Datsik! Tilthammer thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Datsik to his feet! Datsik is in big trouble!
Datsik is rocked!
Datsik glances at the clock... BAM! Tilthammer nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Datsik crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Datsik is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Tilthammer!
Felix Tilthammer took some time post fight to say the following; '44 years old and I still kicked your ass!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Stehling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Sirkiä (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stehling comes to the cage accompanied by Turmion Kätilöt - Minä MÄÄRÄÄN!. Sirkiä has chosen Thergothon - Elemental as his entrance music. Niko Sirkiä has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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38
261 lbs
58 - 30 - 0 |
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230 lbs
31 - 10 - 0 |
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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
58 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitchell Stehling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Sirkiä!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Stehling misses
and Sirkiä counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sirkiä.
Stehling controls Sirkiä momentarily but Sirkiä frees himself.
Sirkiä works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stehling wants to improve his position but Sirkiä is controlling well.
Sirkiä is trying to work for a kimura but Stehling is defending well.
Sirkiä seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stehling is looking for a sweep. Sirkiä is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sirkiä is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stehling!
Stehling tries to lock up and control but Sirkiä gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Stehling blocking the ground and pound.
Sirkiä pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stehling is working to get back to half guard.
Sirkiä connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sirkiä looking to finish Stehling with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stehling!
Stehling is rocked!
Sirkiä cracks Stehling with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Sirkiä!
Post fight, Niko Sirkiä took to the microphone: '"That is not dead which can eternal lie, and with strange aeons even death may die." '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuji Rikidozan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Katsuji Rikidozan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Rikidozan misses
and Lynch counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lynch postures up in Rikidozan's guard and throws a big left but Rikidozan blocks it.
Rikidozan wants to sweep here but Lynch controlling him for the moment.
Rikidozan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lynch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rikidozan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lynch is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rikidozan is trying to get back to full guard.
Rikidozan trying to control but Lynch postures up.
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.
Rikidozan is trying to get back to full guard.
Rikidozan trying to control here.
Lynch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lynch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rikidozan misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Rikidozan misses
and Lynch makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rikidozan really felt that one!
A chopping leg kick lands by Lynch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rikidozan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rikidozan throws a low kick, looking for Lynch's leg but Lynch calmly moves out of range.
Rikidozan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rikidozan throws a head kick but Lynch moves out of range.
Rikidozan throws out a leg kick but Lynch moves out of range and Rikidozan only half commits.
A head kick misses from Rikidozan.
Lynch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rikidozan.
Rikidozan throws a nice head kick!
Rikidozan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rikidozan misses with a hook. Lynch ducked under it nicely.
Rikidozan throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lynch to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rikidozan drops his hands momentarily and Lynch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rikidozan throws a head kick that misses.
Rikidozan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rikidozan's coach down at Axia Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rikidozan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Lynch finds it's way through Rikidozan's defenses.
It looks like Katsuji Rikidozan has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Lynch.
Rikidozan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lynch cracks Rikidozan with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Rikidozan falls to his knees and Lynch doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Lynch!
After winning the bout, Eric Lynch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Daigle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adelbert Gainsborough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Daigle might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Molesta Ewenement - Wszystko wporzo. Gainsborough has chosen Dope - Debonaire as his entrance music. Adelbert Gainsborough has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Luke Daigle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adelbert Gainsborough!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Gainsborough.
Daigle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gainsborough's calf.
Gainsborough throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice shot lands for Gainsborough.
Daigle dodges the punch combination from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough loads up on a big right hand but Daigle slips the punch.
Daigle tries to score with a low kick but Gainsborough moves his leg out of the way.
Daigle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gainsborough stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daigle.
We've been told by Daigle's head coaches at Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gainsborough uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daigle.
Daigle thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gainsborough if he has to take too many more of those.
Gainsborough gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Daigle counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gainsborough throws a big shot that misses.
Daigle lands a leg kick that knocks Gainsborough off balance momentarily.
Gainsborough misses the jab.
Gainsborough throws a head kick but Daigle moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gainsborough lands a nice hook to Daigle's body. Daigle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gainsborough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gainsborough avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daigle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gainsborough sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daigle staying out of range there.
Gainsborough throws a nice looking combination but Daigle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gainsborough has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Adelbert Gainsborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gainsborough.
Daigle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daigle's head.
Daigle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gainsborough pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Daigle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gainsborough misses with a head kick.
Daigle quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Luke Daigle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daigle is looking to chop away at Gainsborough's legs.
Gainsborough throws a series of punches but Daigle avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gainsborough dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daigle. That did some damage!
Daigle tried to score with a low kick but Gainsborough checks it.
Daigle stuffs the takedown.
Gainsborough keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gainsborough blocks a jab.
Daigle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daigle wants it to stay on the feet.
Daigle fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gainsborough just manages to avoid it.
Gainsborough with a lazy takedown attempt
and Daigle moves into the clinch.
Luke Daigle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adelbert Gainsborough.
Daigle scores with a shoulder strike.
Daigle tries to throw a body punch but Gainsborough avoids it by throwing Daigle back against the cage.
Daigle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gainsborough backwards.
Gainsborough misses with some punches.
Gainsborough being controlled against the cage.
Daigle misses with some punches.
Gainsborough is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gainsborough is trying to break the clinch but Daigle has him pressed against the cage.
Gainsborough breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gainsborough lands a nice shot that snaps Daigle's head back.
Daigle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gainsborough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daigle lands with a kick to the temple. Gainsborough shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gainsborough takes a jab right on the kisser.
Daigle wants to slow Gainsborough down by chopping away at his legs.
Daigle throws a leg kick
and Gainsborough counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gainsborough misses with a wild combination.
Daigle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gainsborough looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daigle is fending him off so far but Gainsborough persists. Nope, Daigle circles away and we're back to standing.
Daigle wants to clinch up but Gainsborough keeps it at a distance.
Gainsborough goes for a double leg but Daigle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Daigle continues to drive forward.
Daigle blocks a head kick by Gainsborough.
Daigle misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daigle lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daigle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Daigle bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gainsborough looks winded!
Daigle scores with a jab. Gainsborough acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daigle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daigle throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daigle.
Daigle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gainsborough swinging wildly here.
Gainsborough throws a lazy uppercut
and Daigle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gainsborough loads up on a big right hand but Daigle slips the punch.
Daigle scores with a jab to the body.
Daigle pushes Gainsborough up against the cage in a clinch.
Gainsborough throws a punch but it's blocked by Daigle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Daigle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Daigle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gainsborough lands a head kick!
Nice defenses there by Gainsborough.
Gainsborough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daigle was well out of range. Poor timing from Gainsborough.
Daigle jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A jab from Gainsborough misses.
Gainsborough scores with a hook.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Daigle here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Daigle staying out of range there.
Daigle lands a slapping body shot.
Daigle looks for the body kick but Gainsborough saw that one coming.
Daigle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Luke Daigle is winning the standup battle so far.
Gainsborough has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daigle finds it's way round the side to connect with Gainsborough's head.
Gainsborough uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daigle.
Gainsborough throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daigle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Daigle.
Gainsborough tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daigle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gainsborough connects with a single shot there.
Daigle moves into the clinch.
Daigle takes a shot to the head.
Daigle is rocked!
Gainsborough's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oh Daigle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daigle wants to slow Gainsborough down by chopping away at his legs.
Gainsborough throws an uppercut from hell that sends Daigle clean off his feet! He's out cold! Gainsborough stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adelbert Gainsborough!
Adelbert Gainsborough managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fury Nutrition Inc., into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Luke Daigle stepped up to the mic, saying 'I WANT REMATCH!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Atomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simeon Malaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atomi's entrance music is Stratovarius - Abyss Of Your Eyes. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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35
175 lbs
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180 lbs
37 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tomi Atomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Simeon Malaya!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atomi avoids the body shot from Malaya.
Malaya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Atomi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malayas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Atomi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malaya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Atomi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Atomi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Atomi throws an elbow but Malaya slips to the side and avoids it well.
Atomi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Malaya managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Atomi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaya prevents Atomi from improving position.
Atomi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Atomi throws an elbow but Malaya slips to the side and avoids it well.
Malaya defending against the ground and pound.
Atomi throwing strikes but Malaya manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Malaya stands up.
Malaya digs a good hook to Atomi's body.
Malaya tries to score with a low kick but Atomi moves his leg out of the way.
Atomi ducks under a wild hook from Malaya.
Atomi lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malaya misses the jab.
Atomi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Atomi slips a jab and a cross from Malaya.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malaya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malaya moves out of range of the leg kick from Atomi.
Atomi moves out of range of the strikes.
Atomi missing with a left hand there. Malaya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atomi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malaya's calf.
Malaya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atomi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Malaya did well to prevent Atomi getting side control.
Malaya is holding on to half guard well.
Malaya trying to control but Atomi postures up.
Atomi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Atomi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Atomi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Atomi throwing strikes but missing.
Atomi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Atomi wants to control from the top but Malaya keeps moving.
Atomi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Atomi is looking to work some ground and pound but Malaya has wrist control.
Atomi slips nicely into half guard.
Malaya is in trouble now - Atomi has advanced to mount!
Malaya regains half guard.
Atomi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Atomi throwing shots but Malaya is blocking nicely.
Malaya trying to control from the bottom.
Malaya regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Atomi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tomi Atomi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Atomi checks a leg kick.
Malaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atomi manages to avoid it.
Atomi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Malaya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Atomi tries to score with a low kick but Malaya moves his leg out of the way.
Malaya connects with a solid leg kick.
Malaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atomi moves away.
Atomi moves out of range of the leg kick from Malaya.
Malaya connects with a solid leg kick.
Malaya misses the jab.
Atomi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malaya.
Malaya takes a jab right on the kisser.
Atomi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malaya lands a head shot.
Atomi fails with the takedown
and Malaya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atomi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Atomi staying out of range there.
Atomi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malaya lands with a hook. Atomi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Malaya throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Malaya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malaya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malaya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Atomi.
Atomi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malaya moves away.
Atomi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malaya missing with a left hand there. Atomi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malaya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Atomi misses with a low kick as Malaya jumps back.
Malaya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atomi.
Malaya throws a hook but Atomi blocks it.
Atomi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malaya.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atomi tried to score with a low kick but Malaya checks it.
A low kick from Atomi misses
and Malaya counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi throws a chopping leg kick but Malaya manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Atomi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Malaya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Atomi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tomi Atomi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Atomi tries to free his leg and advance position but Malaya is retaining full guard.
Atomi postures up in Malaya's guard and throws a big left but Malaya blocks it.
Atomi tries to free his leg and advance position but Malaya is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Malaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Atomi lands with an uppercut that bounces Malaya off the cage and back into range.
Atomi throws a leg kick which misses Malaya's front leg but catches the back leg as Malaya tries to avoid it.
Atomi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Atomi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malaya.
Malaya throws a hook but Atomi avoids it easily.
Atomi lands a nice hook to Malaya's body. Malaya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Atomi tests Malaya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malaya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Malaya.
Atomi attempts a counter takedown but Malaya avoids it well and moves away.
Atomi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Malaya scores with a leg kick.
Malaya throws a body shot but no joy.
Atomi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Malaya scores with a jab.
Atomi clobbers Malaya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Malaya lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atomi scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Malaya.
Atomi misses with a body kick.
Atomi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malaya's half guard.
Malaya is trying to maintain the position but Atomi is very close to passing his half guard.
Atomi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malaya blocking the ground and pound attempt from Atomi.
Atomi is nestled in close to Malaya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atomi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malaya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Atomi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Atomi lands a big shot there that rocks Malaya but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomi Atomi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Atomi avoids a kick to the body.
Malaya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Atomi.
Malaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atomi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Malaya sprawls and moves away.
Atomi checks a leg kick.
Malaya lands a glancing blow to the side of Atomi's head.
Malaya misses with a body kick.
Atomi moves out of range as Malaya strikes.
Malaya misses with a head kick.
Atomi tries to counter with a takedown but Malaya is quick to defend against it.
Malaya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Atomi clobbers Malaya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Atomi scores with a jab.
Atomi avoids the body shot from Malaya.
Malaya checks a low kick from Atomi.
Atomi throws a jab when Malaya was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Atomi.
Atomi throws a leg kick
and Malaya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atomi misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaya swings widly with a right hand
and Atomi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Malaya won't be happy with that.
Malaya prevents Atomi from moving into mount.
Sloppy strikes there by Atomi.
Malaya parries the strikes from Atomi easily there. Atomi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Malaya to escape.
Atomi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Atomi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Malaya avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Atomi.
Atomi is chipping away with strikes.
Atomi is working Malaya over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi working the ground and pound but Malaya is defending the strikes.
Malaya struggling a bit here.
Malaya is trying to improve his position.
Malaya stops Atomi from passing to mount.
Atomi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Malaya down.
Atomi trying to control the action but Malaya is working from the bottom.
Malaya is looking to regain half guard here but Atomi keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaya wants to control but Atomi postures up.
Atomi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Atomi working away.
Atomi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Malaya gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Malaya avoids a series of strikes thrown by Atomi.
Atomi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Atomi punching from mount but Malaya doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Atomi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malaya can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atomi looking to control but Malaya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Malaya tries to lock up and control but Atomi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Atomi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Malaya tries to hold on but Atomi postures up.
Atomi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Malaya tries to lock up and control but Atomi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Atomi working the ground and pound effectively.
Simeon Malaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malaya really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomi Atomi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atomi, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomi Atomi!
Tomi Atomi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiyaro Feitsora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tolo Seia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feitsora kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Helmet - Unsung. Seia has chosen Limp Bizkit - Thieves as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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212 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiyaro Feitsora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tolo Seia!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feitsora throws a sloppy head kick
and Seia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seia jabs Feitsora right on the nose. Feitsora blinks but takes it well.
Seia has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Feitsora throws a head kick that misses.
Seia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Seia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Feitsora misses with a wild combination.
Seia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Feitsora with a body shot.
Feitsora is looking to clinch but Seia is avoiding it.
Seia lands a jab.
Feitsora closes the distance looking to clinch
and Feitsora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Feitsora fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Seia checks it well.
Seia throws a shot from downtown. Feitsora moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Seia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seia lands a big head kick that sends Feitsora tumbling to the mat! Seia takes a step backwards and waves Feitsora back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Tiyaro Feitsora has been cut.
Feitsora has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Seia moves out of range as Feitsora throws a body kick.
Feitsora tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Feitsora turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Seia slips under a jab from Feitsora.
A chopping leg kick lands by Feitsora.
Feitsora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Feitsora clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Feitsora creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Feitsora misses with a punch on the inside.
Seia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seia misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Feitsora missing with knees to the body.
Feitsora lands an elbow just above Seia 's eye.
Seia tries a body shot but Feitsora blocks it.
Seia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Feitsora backwards.
Feitsora tries to throw a body punch but Seia avoids it by throwing Feitsora back against the cage.
Feitsora tries to land a knee to the head but Seia blocks with his arms.
Feitsora tries a knee to the head but Seia blocks it.
Feitsora lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Seia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Feitsora pushes off an throws an elbow but Seia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Feitsora blocking some punches.
Seia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seia misses with a punch on the inside.
Feitsora blocking some punches.
Seia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Feitsora.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seia has a couple of punches blocked by Feitsora.
Seia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Feitsora lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seia.
Seia swings wildly with an uppercut but Feitsora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Feitsora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seia misses with the head strike.
Feitsora working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Seia fails to land.
Feitsora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Seia lands a shoulder strike.
Feitsora tries a body shot but Seia blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Feitsora.
Feitsora tries to land knees in the clinch but Seia avoids the damage to the body.
Feitsora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Feitsora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Seia.
Seia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Feitsora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Feitsora.
Seia blocking some punches.
Seia misses with a body punch.
Seia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Feitsora creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Feitsora tries to land knees in the clinch but Seia avoids the damage to the body.
Feitsora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Seia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seia misses with some punches.
Seia misses with the head strike.
Seia has a couple of punches blocked by Feitsora.
Seia misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Feitsora.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tolo Seia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiyaro Feitsora's cut.
That's time! Feitsora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Feitsora misses with a combination
and Seia counters with a straight right hand.
Feitsora looks to land a combination but Seia avoids it well.
Feitsora fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Seia.
Seia scores with a jab.
Tolo Seia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Feitsora throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A shot to the liver by Seia. Beautiful body shot.
Feitsora throws a nice inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Seia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feitsora lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Seia misses.
Feitsora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Feitsora misses with a leg kick
and Seia counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seia scores with a jab to the head.
Feitsora scores with a sloppy right hand. Seia should have avoided that one.
Seia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Seia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little jabbing left from Seia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Feitsora displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Feitsora swings for the body but Seia moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Seia blocks the leg kick.
Seia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Feitsora tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Feitsora misses the jab.
Seia takes a swing at Feitsora's ribcage but misses.
Feitsora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora throws a head kick but Seia moves out of range.
Feitsora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seia manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Feitsora.
Feitsora misses with a head kick.
Feitsora rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seia counters with a leg kick.
Feitsora moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Feitsora.
Feitsora swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Seia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Feitsora misses with a head kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Seia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feitsora moves away.
Feitsora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seia is looking to chop away at Feitsora's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Seia blocks the low kick.
Seia throws a looping overhand right but Feitsora ducks down to avoid it.
Seia throws a body punch but Feitsora moves out of range.
Feitsora moves into range and clinches up with Seia.
A short left from Seia.
Feitsora blocking some punches.
Feitsora prevents a body shot from Seia.
Seia avoids a wild elbow strike from Feitsora.
Feitsora lands a good knee to the midsection. Seia won't want to take too many of those.
Seia has a couple of punches blocked by Feitsora.
Feitsora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seia working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Seia fails to land.
Feitsora blocks an uppercut.
Feitsora with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Seia.
Seia misses with the head strike.
Seia tries to work over Feitsora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seia misses with a body punch.
Feitsora working aggressively here.
Seia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Seia.
Seia misses with a punch on the inside.
Feitsora lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Feitsora throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seias head.
Seia blocks the elbow strike.
Seia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seia tries to throw a body punch but Feitsora avoids it by throwing Seia back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Feitsora obliges.
Seia struggles to land a body shot inside as Feitsora controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Feitsora.
Seia misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Tiyaro Feitsora will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tiyaro Feitsora'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!
Feitsora goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Tolo Seia has been cut.
Good shot there by Seia.
Feitsora misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Seia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Feitsora feints and then cracks Seia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seia down.
Feitsora thows a leg kick but Seia checks it
and Seia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Feitsora throws a head kick that misses.
Feitsora slips under a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Seia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Seia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Feitsora.
Feitsora is looking to land body kicks.
Feitsora throws a lazy head kick
and Seia counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Seia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feitsora is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Seia scores with a nice head shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Feitsora is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seia is defending well for now.
Seia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Feitsora throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Feitsora blocking some punches.
Feitsora cracks Seia with a nice body shot.
Feitsora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seia.
Seia throws a head punch that misses.
Feitsora blocks a body shot from Seia.
Seia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Feitsora blocks a body shot from Seia.
Feitsora gets through Seia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Feitsora comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Feitsora missing with knees to the body.
Seia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Feitsora creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Seia's defenses.
Feitsora tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Seia avoids it.
Seia tries to work over Feitsora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seia blocks an elbow strike.
Seia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Feitsora lands a nice elbow.
Seia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Seia has a couple of punches blocked by Feitsora.
Seia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seia can't find room to land a body shot as Feitsora controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feitsora lands a hook that snaps the head of Seia backwards.
Seia swings wildly with an uppercut but Feitsora uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Seia.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Feitsora looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Seia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Seia throws a head punch that misses.
Feitsora blocks an uppercut.
Seia blocks a body shot from Feitsora.
Feitsora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Feitsora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Feitsora blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Feitsora.
Feitsora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Feitsora scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seia.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seia.
Feitsora misses with an elbow strike.
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!
Feitsora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seia lands with a right to the head.
Seia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tolo Seia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Seia misses with the head strike.
Feitsora is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seia is defending well for now.
Seia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Feitsora backwards.
Seia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Feitsora tries to work over Seia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Seia.
Seia misses with the head strike.
Feitsora looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Feitsora is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seia is defending well for now.
Seia avoiding damage as Feitsora throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tolo Seia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Seia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tolo Seia!
An out of breath Tolo Seia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constantine Titanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Titanus comes to the cage accompanied by To Glory. Bruce Li acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Constantine Titanus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Li!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titanus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Titanus misses with a looping left.
Titanus throws a sloppy head kick and Li moves out of range easily.
Li tries to work over Titanus's front leg with a kick but Titanus checks it.
Titanus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Li moves into range and clinches up with Titanus.
Titanus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Bruce Li has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Li fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li stalls.
Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titanus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Titanus throws a jab but it's blocked by Li.
Titanus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Li scores with a hook.
It looks like Constantine Titanus has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li throws out a leg kick but Titanus moves out of range and Li only half commits.
Titanus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titanus connects with a body shot that sends Li's belly button to the back.
Nice shot lands for Titanus.
Li blocks a jab.
Titanus missing with a left hand there. Li was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Li looks to land a left hand but Titanus moved out of range nicely.
Titanus tries to counter by clinching up but Li breaks away and moves out of range.
Titanus checks a leg kick nicely.
Li throws a leg kick but Titanus moved away.
Titanus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Li manages to circle out of the way.
Titanus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Li.
Titanus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Titanus. That's going to slow Li down.
Li blocks a head kick by Titanus.
Titanus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li is looking to chop away at Titanus's legs.
Li throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Titanus is looking to counter the offense by Li and move into the clinch.
Titanus throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titanus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Titanus lands with a kick to the temple. Li shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Li.
Li avoids the head kick by Titanus.
Titanus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Li. That did some damage!
A low kick from Titanus is predictable there
and Li cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Li lands a glancing blow to the side of Titanus's head.
Titanus checks a low kick from Li.
Li looks to land a right hand but Titanus moved out of range.
As Li tries to get set, Titanus tries to push him back and clinch up but Li manages to avoid the attempt.
Bruce Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Titanus moves out of range as Li strikes.
Li throws a nice looking combination but Titanus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Titanus tries to score with a low kick but Li moves his leg out of the way.
Titanus throws a sloppy head kick and Li moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Li! But no joy.
Titanus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Li is out of range.
Titanus throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Titanus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li throws a looping overhand right but Titanus ducks down to avoid it.
Titanus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Li stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Li connects with a solid leg kick.
Li attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Titanus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Titanus takes one on the button.
Constantine Titanus's cut is getting worse.
Titanus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Titanus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Li throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Li is looking to score with low kicks.
Titanus closes the distance and clinches.
Titanus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Li throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Titanus tries a body shot but Li blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li misses with a short punch on the inside.
Titanus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li looking to slow down the pace here.
Titanus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Li's defenses.
Li misses with a short punch on the inside.
Titanus breaks the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Titanus blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Titanus.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch but Titanus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Titanus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Titanus misses the shot to the body.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Titanus moves away.
Li throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Titanus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Titanus tries to clinch but Li moves out of range.
Li throws a big counter head kick but Titanus avoids it with no problem.
Titanus tries to land a front kick but Li steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Li is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Titanus fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Constantine Titanus dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Li throws a low kick but it's checked well by Titanus.
Titanus misses with a head kick.
Li tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Titanus throws a leg kick but Li moved away.
Li thumps Titanus with a low kick.
Li looks to throw a body kick
and Titanus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Titanus.
Li misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li misses with some punches.
A short right from Titanus on the inside.
That has opened up Bruce Li's cut even more.
Li with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titanus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Li avoids it.
Titanus tries a knee to the head but Li blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
Titanus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section. Titanus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Li works on Titanus's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li scores with a shoulder strike.
Titanus lands with a light punch inside.
Titanus looking to slow down the pace here.
Titanus lands a right hand.
Li is trying to break free.
Titanus connects with a knee to the head.
Titanus can't find room to land a body shot as Li controls the action.
Titanus missing with knees to the body.
Li stalling in the clinch but Titanus improves position.
Titanus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li can do to turn this around?
Titanus has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Titanus.
Titanus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Titanus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Li lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Li misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Li throws a punch but it's blocked by Titanus.
A short body shot lands from Li as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titanus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Li has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Titanus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Li.
Li has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Titanus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Li can turn it around.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Titanus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Titanus landing knees to the head.
Li is rocked!
Titanus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li stalling.
Li takes a shot to the head.
Li is still on wobbly legs! Can Titanus finish him?
Titanus misses with a punch on the inside.
Clinched against the cage, Titanus lands a big elbow that drops Li! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Li is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Constantine Titanus!
A victorious Constantine Titanus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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