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EVO 138: Warpath PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ninja Monk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Monk might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to On To The Next One. This should be fireworks!
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36
176 lbs
34 - 24 - 1 |
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179 cm
34
186 lbs
22 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
34 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninja Monk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Monk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soderberg has his takedown stuffed
and Monk counters with a nice uppercut.
Monk tries a head kick but it misses.
Soderberg with a poor takedown
and Monk counters with a two punch combo.
Soderberg on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Soderberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Monk swivels and escapes.
Ninja Monk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Soderberg.
Monk jabs Soderberg right on the nose. Soderberg blinks but takes it well.
Monk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monk moves in looking to clinch but Soderberg pushes him off.
Soderberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Monk defends it well.
Soderberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monk.
Soderberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monk. Soderberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soderberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monk's hands.
Soderberg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monk's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg lands a really nice looking cross but Monk seems unphased.
Soderberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Monk is just out of range.
Soderberg throws a leg kick that misses.
Monk missing with a left hand there. Soderberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monk clinches up with Soderberg and pushes him back against the cage.
Monk lands a right hand.
Monk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monk working hard to break the clinch.
Monk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soderberg backwards.
Monk misses with the head strike.
Monk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Monk lands a hook that snaps the head of Soderberg backwards.
Monk scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg is working for takedown but Monk is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Monk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monk looking to slow down the pace here.
Soderberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Monk.
Monk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monk has a couple of punches blocked by Soderberg.
Soderberg tightens his grip and picks Monk up, before dumping him to the ground. Monk manages to land in guard.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Monk keeps moving.
Soderberg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Monk manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Soderberg has Monk in his guard.
Soderberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monk is pushing down on Soderberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Soderberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Monk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Monk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monk slows the pace down in half guard.
Monk wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is defending well.
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Monk stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Monk is taking a breather. Soderberg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Soderberg wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Monk wants to pass to mount but Soderberg is defending the position.
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ninja Monk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Monk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Soderberg under the eye.
Soderberg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Monk quickly recovers to half guard.
Monk controlling the position for now.
Soderberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Monk trying to control from the bottom.
Soderberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Monk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monk won't allow Soderberg to pass to mount.
Monk moves into full guard.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Monk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monk keeping full guard, as Soderberg tries to pass.
Monk working a defensive guard here.
Soderberg passes into half guard.
Monk wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Soderberg is looking to advance position but Monk won't allow it.
Soderberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Soderberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Monk is controlling Soderberg's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Soderberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Monk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monk slips a jab and a cross from Soderberg.
A head kick misses from Monk.
Monk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soderberg can do to turn this around?
Soderberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monk throws out the jab.
Soderberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Soderberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monk is fending him off so far but Soderberg persists. Nope, Monk circles away and we're back to standing.
Monk tries to clinch there but Soderberg circles away.
Monk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Soderberg shoots in and drives through. Monk sprawls well.
Monk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soderberg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg wants to advance to full mount but Monk doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Soderberg stopping the sweep attempt from Monk.
Monk keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Monk has his hands on Soderberg's head, controlling the position.
Monk's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Monk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soderberg is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Monk keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Monk looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monk misses with a wild combination.
Soderberg drives through with a takedown into Monk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soderberg trying to control but Monk is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Soderberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Monk avoids the body shot from Soderberg.
Soderberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Monk defends it nicely.
Monk is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Soderberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soderberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Soderberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Soderberg tries to bum rush Monk with a series of wild strikes but Monk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Soderberg drops his hands momentarily and Monk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Soderberg sizes up Monk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Monk tries to clinch but Soderberg moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown but Monk shows good takedown defense.
Sloppy strikes from Monk. Those never looked like landing.
And Soderberg tries to counter it with a takedown but Monk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Soderberg misses with the body kick
enabling Monk to counter with a crisp jab.
Monk tries a low kick but Soderberg avoids it.
Ninja Monk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soderberg thows a leg kick but Monk checks it
and Monk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Soderberg scores with a nice body kick.
Soderberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monk throws a nice looking combination but Soderberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soderberg cracks the inside of Monk's front leg.
Monk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Monk.
Monk throws a head kick that Soderberg semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Soderberg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soderberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monk. Monk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Monk throws a body shot but no joy.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Monk as he jumps to the side.
Ninja Monk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Soderberg.
Soderberg tries to land a body kick
and Monk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Monk.
Soderberg is looking to score with low kicks.
Monk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ninja Monk is winning the standup battle so far.
Soderberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monk.
Monk throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg is looking to chop away at Monk's legs.
Monk doesn't manage to clinch there - Soderberg circles away.
And Soderberg tries to counter it with a takedown but Monk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown but Monk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monk rushes Soderberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soderberg prevents Monk from breaking the clinch.
Monk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Monk.
Soderberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Monk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Monk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monk is working Soderberg over against the cage.
Soderberg tries to pull guard but Monk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ninja Monk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Soderberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soderberg is trying to drag Monk to the mat but Monk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Soderberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A frustrated look appears on Monk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monk takes a swing at Soderberg's ribcage but misses.
Soderberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monk.
Soderberg scoring well with a low kick there.
Monk lands with a nice body punch.
Soderberg tries to work over Monk's front leg with a kick but Monk checks it.
Monk jabs Soderberg right on the nose. Soderberg blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soderberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Monk tried to counter with a leg kick but Soderberg avoided it.
Monk throws a leg kick but Soderberg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Soderberg misses.
Monk quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ninja Monk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Monk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ninja Monk!
Ninja Monk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Rufus Soderberg spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not done. I'm not done. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zak Drezner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Greenthumb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drezner's entrance music is Cypress Hill - Checkmate. A fine choice. Greenthumb comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Wanna Riot! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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38
162 lbs
34 - 14 - 3 |
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31
170 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Zak Drezner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doctor Greenthumb!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drezner fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Greenthumb misses.
Greenthumb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greenthumb has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Drezner is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zak Drezner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Greenthumb does no damage.
Drezner fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Greenthumb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drezner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Doctor Greenthumb has been cut.
Greenthumb slips a straight right by Drezner.
Drezner lands with a nice combination. Greenthumb backs away looking to recover.
Drezner throws a leg kick
and Greenthumb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greenthumb lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greenthumb misses the shot to the body.
Greenthumb misses with a straight left.
Greenthumb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drezner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Drezner tries to clinch up but Greenthumb circles away and keeps his distance.
Greenthumb lands a high kick!
Greenthumb shoots in but Drezner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Drezner.
Drezner takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Greenthumb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greenthumb is looking to chop away at Drezner's legs.
Drezner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Greenthumb throws a looping overhand right but Drezner ducks down to avoid it.
Drezner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Greenthumb with the counter takedown but Drezner avoids it easily.
Drezner throws a low kick, looking for Greenthumb's leg but Greenthumb calmly moves out of range.
Greenthumb misses with a double jab.
Greenthumb takes a swing at Drezner's ribcage but misses.
Greenthumb just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb throws a body shot but no joy.
Drezner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Greenthumb.
Drezner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Greenthumb looks to throw a body kick
and Drezner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drezner feints and then cracks Greenthumb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Greenthumb down.
Greenthumb has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Greenthumb there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greenthumb scores with a jab. Drezner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Drezner tries to close the distance and clinch but Greenthumb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greenthumb checks a low kick from Drezner.
Greenthumb scores with a jab.
A head kick misses from Greenthumb.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drezner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greenthumb manages to avoid it.
Greenthumb swats away the attempt to clinch by Drezner.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Drezner. Greenthumb shrugs it off though.
Drezner lands a slapping body shot.
Drezner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drezner moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGreenthumb.
Greenthumb misses with a body shot.
Drezner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Drezner checks a low kick from Greenthumb.
Drezner thuds his right hand into Greenthumb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Greenthumb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Greenthumb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Greenthumb staying out of range there.
Greenthumb throws a hook but Drezner avoids it easily.
Drezner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Drezner.
Greenthumb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Drezner throws a body punch but Greenthumb moves out of range.
Greenthumb takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Greenthumb blocks a head kick by Drezner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greenthumb throws the kick towards the body but Drezner avoids it.
Greenthumb circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Greenthumb misses.
Greenthumb cracks the inside of Drezner's front leg.
Greenthumb lets loose with a powerful body kick. Drezner will feel that in the morning.
Drezner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drezner wants to clinch up but Greenthumb keeps it at a distance.
Greenthumb shoots in but Drezner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drezner throwing a counter right hand but Greenthumb manages to avoid it.
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 Zak Drezner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Doctor Greenthumb's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Drezner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greenthumb.
Drezner punishes Greenthumb's body with a nice straight punch.
Greenthumb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greenthumb digs a good hook to Drezner's body.
Greenthumb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Doctor Greenthumb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drezner throws a body shot but no joy.
Greenthumb tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Greenthumb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drezner.
Drezner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drezner throws the kick towards the body but Greenthumb avoids it.
Drezner misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drezner tries to clinch up but Greenthumb circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drezner.
A telegraphed right hand from Greenthumb misses the target.
Drezner slips under a jab from Greenthumb.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenthumb misses with a body shot.
Greenthumb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Greenthumb scores with a kick to the midsection.
Drezner lands with a nice body kick.
Drezner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greenthumb.
Drezner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Greenthumb misses with an uppercut. Drezner saw that one coming.
Greenthumb lands a nice looking body shot.
Drezner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zak Drezner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greenthumb misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Greenthumb checks a leg kick.
Greenthumb looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Drezner!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drezner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Greenthumb has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Greenthumb throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Drezner wants to get back to his feet but Greenthumb drags him back down.
Greenthumb controlling the position.
Greenthumb throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Drezner takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Drezner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb tries to get to full guard but Drezner has control of the leg.
Drezner wants to control but Greenthumb is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Greenthumb manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Greenthumb is trying to keep Drezner in close.
Greenthumb working a defensive guard but Drezner manages to pass into side control anyway.
Greenthumb is looking to regain half guard here but Drezner keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb regains half guard there - taking advantage of Drezner's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Drezner seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Greenthumb works his way to full guard. Good work.
Greenthumb wants to improve his position but instead Drezner has moved into half guard.
Greenthumb is looking to get back to is feet but Drezner passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Greenthumb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doctor Greenthumb's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Greenthumb connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drezner. Drezner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Drezner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greenthumb.
Greenthumb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drezner.
Greenthumb avoids the head kick by Drezner.
Greenthumb takes one to the side of the head.
Drezner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drezner lands a lovely overhand right.
Drezner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Drezner feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Greenthumb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drezner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenthumb fails with the takedown
and Drezner counters with a stiff right hand.
Drezner clinches up with Greenthumb and pushes him back against the cage.
Drezner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Greenthumb's defenses.
Greenthumb connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenthumb drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greenthumb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Greenthumb swings for the body but Drezner moves out of range.
Drezner tries to move into range but Greenthumb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Drezner throws a jab when Greenthumb was well out of range.
Greenthumb throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Greenthumb shoots in for a takedown but Drezner shows good takedown defense.
Zak Drezner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctor Greenthumb.
Drezner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Drezner throws a good cross that connects.
Drezner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drezner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drezner misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drezner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Drezner throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenthumb misses with a head kick.
Drezner slips under a jab.
Drezner throws out a leg kick but Greenthumb moves out of range and Drezner only half commits.
Drezner misses with a few strikes there.
Greenthumb lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Drezner thumps Greenthumb with a low kick.
Drezner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Drezner moves out of range as Greenthumb throws a body kick.
Drezner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Greenthumb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Greenthumb misses.
Drezner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Greenthumb counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Greenthumb works his foot free and advances to mount.
Drezner tries to hold on but Greenthumb postures up.
Drezner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Drezner is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drezner tries to hold on but Greenthumb postures up.
Greenthumb looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Drezner somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drezner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Greenthumb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drezner throws an off balance right hand
and Greenthumb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drezner pushes Greenthumb away with a front kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Greenthumb!
Drezner clinches.
Drezner tries to land knees in the clinch but Greenthumb avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zak Drezner.
I think Drezner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theoran Fleury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silas Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fleury comes to the cage accompanied by Drake - Pound Cake (featuring Jay Z). Theoran Fleury has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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281 lbs
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270 lbs
24 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theoran Fleury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silas Storm!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleury tried to score with a low kick but Storm checks it.
Fleury fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fleury, as that shot connected.
Fleury misses with a body shot.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
Fleury will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Storm closes the distance and clinches up with Fleury, looking for a takedown. Storm pushes Fleury against the cage but Fleury circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Storm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Storm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Storm throws a wild body kick that Fleury sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleury throws a sloppy head kick and Storm moves out of range easily.
Storm shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fleury eats them both and turns towards Storm to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fleury misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Theoran Fleury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleury misses with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleury misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleury lands with a nice body punch.
Storm tries a head kick but it misses.
Fleury is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fleury throws a head kick that misses.
Fleury lands a head kick!
It looks like Silas Storm has been cut.
Storm moves forwards but Fleury connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Storm has taken the fight to the clinch.
Storm misses with a body punch.
Storm tries to work over Fleury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fleury tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Fleury.
Fleury can't break the clinch.
Fleury fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleury manages to break the clinch.
Storm throws the left hand but Fleury avoids the punch easily.
Storm throws a front kick aimed at Fleury's knee but Fleury avoids it well.
Fleury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fleury, right into the meat.
Fleury fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Storm avoids it really well and circles away.
Storm changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theoran Fleury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm scores with a push kick.
Storm feints and then cracks Fleury's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fleury down.
Storm misses with a looping left.
Fleury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Fleury.
Storm pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fleury is out of range and Storm settles back down.
Fleury doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fleury lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Storm has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Storm and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fleury throws a body kick that misses.
Storm decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Storm wants to pass to mount but Fleury is defending the position.
Fleury works his way to full guard. Good work.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Storm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fleury will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm won't allow Fleury to sweep him here.
Storm postures up in Fleury's guard and throws a big left but Fleury blocks it.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Fleury is retaining full guard.
Fleury bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Storm's guard.
Storm wants to sweep here but Fleury controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleury content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fleury stopping the sweep attempt from Storm.
Fleury controlling from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleury with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fleury drops back, looking for a kneebar! Storm looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Storm looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Storm!
You can see the frustration on Fleury's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Silas Storm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Silas Storm's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fleury throws a front kick aimed at Storm's knee but Storm avoids it well.
Storm throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fleury.
A punch lands to the side of Storm 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fleury dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Storm. That did some damage!
Fleury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Fleury fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Fleury misses.
Fleury goes for a double leg but Storm avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Storm continues to drive forward.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fleury shoots in looking for a takedown but Storm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fleury's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theoran Fleury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fleury is looking to wear down Storm with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Storm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fleury counters with a three punch combo that has Storm backing up. Storm nods at Fleury to acknowledge the strikes.
Fleury lands a nice looking kick to the body. Storm takes a step back to recover.
Nice body punch from Storm.
Storm finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fleury throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Fleury blocks the leg kick.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm feints the counter takedown.
Storm lands a jab to Fleury's midsection.
Fleury fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Storm is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fleury on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleury pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Storm back to the cage. Fleury follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fleury avoids a punch combination nicely.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
Storm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fleury shoots in looking for a takedown. Storm tries to sprawl out of it but Fleury keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Storm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleury throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Storm.
Fleury on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Storm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fleury. That did some damage!
Fleury looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Storm drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fleury defends it well.
Fleury slips a jab from Storm.
Storm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from Fleury.
A nice leg kick lands there from Storm.
A shot to the body from Fleury misses
and Storm counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fleury!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lull in the action here as Storm stalls from top position.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm looks up at the clock and then as Fleury takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Storm smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Storm lands a decent elbow from side control.
Storm lands an elbow.
Storm connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fleury some visible discomfort.
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Fleury is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fleury struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Silas Storm's cut.
That's time! Fleury's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fleury lunges at Storm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Storm's hand.
Fleury fails with the takedown.
Fleury scores with the left hand. Storm knows he should have avoided that one.
Fleury just misses with a punch to the body.
Fleury loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Fleury.
Silas Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm wants to clinch up but Fleury keeps it at a distance.
Storm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fleury counters with a stiff right hand.
Storm scores with a shot to the body.
Storm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fleury tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Storm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm throws a left that rocks Fleury and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Storm dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Fleury regain composure!
Fleury is rocked!
Storm scoring with punches from side control.
Oh Fleury is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fleury is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Storm landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Storm lands a huge shot from side control! Fleury is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Silas Storm!
Silas Storm was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Kurze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Lomax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lomax has chosen Ace of Spades as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Clint Lomax is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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130 lbs
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141 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Konrad Kurze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
58 - 16 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clint Lomax!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomax throws the kick towards the body but Kurze avoids it.
Kurze looks for the body kick but Lomax saw that one coming.
Kurze throws the kick towards the body but Lomax avoids it.
Lomax now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lomax throws the left hand but Kurze avoids the punch easily.
Lomax misses with a hook. Kurze ducked under it nicely.
Lomax just misses with a punch to the body.
Lomax moves into range and clinches up with Kurze.
Kurze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kurze takes a shot to the head.
Kurze tries to work over Lomax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Kurze as the two fighters clinch.
Kurze misses with some punches.
Kurze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kurze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Kurze.
Lomax throws a head punch that misses.
Kurze scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax prevents a body shot from Kurze.
Lomax swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurze prevents a body shot from Lomax.
Kurze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurze decides to pull guard.
Kurze has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lomax has passed into side control.
Kurze tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lomax wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kurze is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax stands up and beckons Kurze to his feet.
Lomax throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kurze throws a big shot that misses.
Kurze misses with a straight left.
Kurze fails to land the takedown.
Lomax throws a body punch but Kurze moves out of range.
Kurze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kurze throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lomax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax misses with a leg kick.
Lomax looks to land a left hand but Kurze moved out of range nicely.
Lomax throws a head kick that Kurze semi-blocks.
Kurze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kurze takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kurze drops his hands momentarily and Lomax takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kurze defending well as Lomax loads up on a big left hand.
Lomax connects with a looping right hand.
Kurze looks to throw the jab but Lomax is out of range.
Lomax looks to land a body kick but Kurze moved away.
Kurze swings for the body but Lomax moves out of range.
Kurze throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Lomax to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurze throws a poor cross that misses
and Lomax counters with a nice uppercut.
Clint Lomax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Lomax throws the left hand but Kurze avoids the punch easily.
As Lomax backs away, Kurze returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kurze cracks Lomax with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kurze cracks a nice hook into Lomax's ribs.
Kurze lands a lovely overhand right.
Kurze changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lomax tries to avoid it but Kurze manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lomax to the ground. Lomax escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lomax looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lomax misses with a looping left.
Kurze tries a head kick but it misses.
Kurze misses with a body shot
and Lomax counters with a thumping low kick.
Lomax misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clint Lomax will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kurze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kurze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lomax.
Kurze throws a body kick that misses.
Lomax thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurze connects with a solid leg kick.
Kurze misses with a low kick.
Kurze gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lomax counters with a solid body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kurze blocks the leg kick.
Kurze takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax moves into the clinch successfully.
Kurze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lomax blocks an uppercut.
Lomax takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lomax.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurze lands a shoulder strike.
Kurze tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lomax just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kurze lands an uppercut.
Kurze struggles to land a body shot inside as Lomax controls his hands.
Kurze prevents a body shot from Lomax.
Kurze tries a body shot but Lomax blocks it.
Lomax takes a shot to the head.
Lomax misses with a punch on the inside.
Lomax breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lomax lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kurze takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kurze throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lomax throws out a counter right but Kurze avoids it with no problem.
Lomax staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurze drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lomax keeping moving, preventing Kurze from controlling successfully.
Lomax pulls Kurze in close to his closed guard and prevents Kurze from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've been hearing that Kurze has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kurze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lomax is adopting a defensive guard.
Lomax is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax wants to stand up but Kurze is controlling him.
Kurze showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lomax is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kurze tries a head kick but it misses.
Lomax chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kurze can pounce on him.
Lomax throws a big shot that misses.
Kurze gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kurze scores with a takedown into Lomax's guard.
Lomax working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurze trying to control the position from guard on top but Lomax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lomax has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kurze has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lomax throws a head punch that misses.
Lomax throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurzes head.
Kurze pushes Lomax back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lomax.
Kurze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kurze fails to land.
Kurze can't find room to land a body shot as Lomax controls the action.
Lomax struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurze controls his hands.
Kurze has a couple of punches blocked by Lomax.
Kurze misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Konrad Kurze will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kurze thows a leg kick but Lomax checks it
and Lomax counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lomax stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lomax wants it to stay on the feet.
Kurze throws out a leg kick but Lomax moves out of range and Kurze only half commits.
Lomax misses with a low kick.
Kurze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lomax throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kurze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kurze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lomax was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurze.
Lomax throws out a powerful jab.
Kurze looks to land a body kick but Lomax moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax misses with an uppercut. Kurze saw that one coming.
Kurze ducks right into an uppercut from Lomax.
Kurze moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot lands for Kurze.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax looks to throw the jab but Kurze is out of range.
A head kick misses from Lomax.
Kurze slips under a jab from Lomax.
Lomax staying out of range there.
Kurze throws a head kick that misses.
Kurze shoots for a double leg takedown but Lomax sprawls well. He's pushed Kurze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kurze jabs Lomax right on the nose. Lomax blinks but takes it well.
Lomax keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurze.
Good shot there by Lomax.
Lomax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lomax feints a counter leg kick.
Kurze just misses with a punch to the body.
Lomax misses with a body shot
enabling Kurze to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurze scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lomax slips a straight right by Kurze.
Lomax swings widly with a right hand
and Kurze counters with a left to the body.
Kurze tries for a takedown but Lomax sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konrad Kurze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurze misses with a low kick.
Lomax moves into the clinch.
Kurze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurze tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lomax smiles and moves away.
Kurze lands a nice looking body kick.
Lomax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurze.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurze on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kurze wants to land a leg kick but Lomax is out of range.
Kurze shoots in for a double leg but Lomax sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lomax flicks out a counter leg kick but Kurze steps away.
Lomax blocks a leg kick.
Lomax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lomax throws a shot from downtown. Kurze moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Lomax.
Lomax jabs Kurze to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Lomax.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lomax.
Lomax checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lomax looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax avoids the body shot from Kurze.
It seemed like Lomax was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kurze avoids the head kick by Lomax.
Kurze looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kurze is rocked!
Kurze throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lomax is looking to land body kicks.
Kurze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lomax.
Kurze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Lomax misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurze tries for a takedown but Lomax sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kurze throws a head kick that misses.
Lomax stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lomax wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Lomax comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lomax has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Lomax!
After the fight, Clint Lomax was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Manoel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Manoel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fantaisie-Impromptu. 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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222 lbs
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28
208 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Lynch.
Manoel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Manoel throws a body shot but no joy.
Lynch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manoel.
Manoel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lynch.
Manoel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lynch's calf.
Manoel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch misses with a right hand
and Manoel makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lynch really felt that one!
Manoel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lynch misses with a takedown attempt
and Manoel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lynch tries to clinch but Manoel is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manoel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lynch.
Manoel checks a leg kick.
Manoel scores with a leg kick.
Manoel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lynch misses with a body shot
and Manoel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Manoel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lynch at a distance.
Manoel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lynch if he has to take too many more of those.
Manoel lands a leg kick that knocks Lynch off balance momentarily.
Manoel throws a head kick that misses.
Manoel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manoel cracks Lynch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Manoel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lynch.
A shot to the body from Manoel misses
and Lynch counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manoel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Manoel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lynch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Manoel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynch.
Manoel thows a leg kick but Lynch checks it
and Lynch counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lynch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lynch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lynch working the head and body with strikes.
Lynch throwing shots but Manoel is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch trying to pass the guard but Manoel defending well.
Lynch is working for a kimura but Manoel is defending it quite comfortably.
Lynch working the head and body with strikes.
Lynch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manoel is doing well to control the position and prevent Lynch from advancing to side control.
Manoel is trying to maintain the position but Lynch is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Lynch trying to pass the guard but Manoel defending well.
Lynch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manoel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manoel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lynch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lynch's back!
Manoel wants to control the position but Lynch frees himself and scrambles - Manoel manages to regain control in side control.
Manoel controls the position.
We've been informed that Lynch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Manoel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynch keeps working.
Manoel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Manoel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Manoel throws a low kick, looking for Lynch's leg but Lynch calmly moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Lynch misses.
Manoel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lynch on the side of the head.
Lynch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Manoel tries to bum rush Lynch with a series of wild strikes but Lynch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manoel. That's going to slow Lynch down.
Manoel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lynch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Manoel throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lynch avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manoel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lynch is able to avoid easily.
Manoel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manoel throws a push kick but Lynch slaps the foot to one side.
Antonio Manoel is winning the standup battle so far.
Manoel lands a lovely overhand right.
Lynch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lynch thumps Manoel with a low kick.
Antonio Manoel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lynch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Antonio Manoel has been cut.
A big right from Lynch misses.
And Manoel counters with a quick kick to the body but Lynch blocks it.
Lynch checks a leg kick nicely.
Lynch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lynch throws a body punch but Manoel moves out of range.
Manoel with a jab.
Manoel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manoel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Manoel moves out of range as Lynch throws a body kick.
Manoel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lynch lands a glancing blow to the side of Manoel's head.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch but Manoel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manoel lands a leg kick that knocks Lynch off balance momentarily.
Manoel throws a lazy body kick
and Lynch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Manoel's guard.
Lynch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lynch stopping the sweep attempt from Manoel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manoel pulls Lynch in to control the position.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Manoel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manoel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lynch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynch throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lynch stopping the sweep attempt from Manoel.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Lynch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lynch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manoel.
Lynch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manoel.
Manoel throws a shot from downtown. Lynch moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lynch moves away from the strike by Manoel.
Lynch with the counter takedown but Manoel avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Manoel.
Manoel misses with a looping left.
Manoel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Manoel swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Lynch counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manoel misses with a hook. Lynch ducked under it nicely.
Manoel misses with a low kick as Lynch jumps back.
Lynch only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Manoel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lynch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Manoel throws a big counter combination but Lynch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Manoel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Manoel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Manoel throws a low kick but Lynch avoids it.
Lynch looks to land a left hand but Manoel moved out of range nicely.
Manoel swinging wildly here.
Lynch scores with a nice head shot.
Manoel thuds a left hand into Lynch's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manoel throws a shot to the body.
Lynch checks a leg kick nicely.
Lynch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lynch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lynch blocks a jab.
Lynch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch misses with a straight right.
Manoel is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lynch misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Manoel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manoel throws a poor cross that misses
and Lynch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lynch avoids the head kick by Manoel.
Manoel misses with a leg kick.
Lynch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Manoel.
Manoel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manoel throws a shot to the body.
Lynch scores with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Manoel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manoel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lynch counters with an outside leg kick.
Lynch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manoel tries to move into range but Lynch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manoel's head.
Manoel is rocked!
Lynch scoring well with a low kick there.
Oh Manoel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Antonio Manoel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch dances in with a quick combination. Manoel is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Lynch snaps Manoel's head back. Manoel stumbles backwards against the cage. Lynch steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Manoel's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Manoel just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Lynch!
Post fight, an emotional Eric Lynch said 'A fighter who has won 4 in a row is set up against a fighter who has lost 4 of his last 5. This org has the worst matchmaking in the game. I'm out.'.
In defeat, Antonio Manoel stepped up to the mic, saying 'Great Fight, He deserved it.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adelbert Gainsborough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Daigle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gainsborough comes to the cage accompanied by Dope - Debonaire. Daigle has chosen Molesta Ewenement - Wszystko wporzo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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27
270 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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36
259 lbs
27 - 19 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adelbert Gainsborough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Luke Daigle!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gainsborough avoids the body shot from Daigle.
Gainsborough scores with a shot to the body.
Gainsborough throws a big shot that misses.
Daigle scoring well with a low kick there.
Gainsborough feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daigle's calf.
Daigle checks a low kick from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Daigle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gainsborough at a distance.
Gainsborough feints a jab promting Daigle to slip. Gainsborough then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Daigle slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gainsborough shoots in but no luck this time.
Daigle was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gainsborough fails to land with a series of punches.
Daigle throws a leg kick but Gainsborough sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gainsborough throws a leg kick but Daigle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough throws out a loose jab but Daigle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daigle connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gainsborough takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daigle is looking to clinch but Gainsborough is avoiding it.
Daigle misses with a wild body shot.
Gainsborough lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gainsborough.
A big left from Gainsborough misses.
Daigle avoids the head kick by Gainsborough.
Gainsborough looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gainsborough delivers a nice body kick.
Daigle lands with a good body shot.
Gainsborough looks to throw the jab but Daigle is out of range.
Gainsborough throws a sloppy body shot
and Daigle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daigle throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gainsborough falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daigle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gainsborough uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daigle has time to react.
Adelbert Gainsborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gainsborough throws an overhand right that lands on Daigle's shoulder, as Daigle tries to avoid the shot.
Crunch! Daigle slams his shin into Gainsborough's torso.
Daigle lands with a nice body punch.
Gainsborough has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tenement of Conviction in the buildup to the fight.
Daigle connects with a leg kick. Gainsborough looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gainsborough cracks Daigle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Daigle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gainsborough has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gainsborough throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daigle.
Gainsborough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daigle.
Gainsborough tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Daigle to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDaigle.
Daigle misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gainsborough lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gainsborough struggles to land a body shot inside as Daigle controls his hands.
Daigle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gainsborough's efforts to push away.
Gainsborough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daigle keeps control of Gainsborough as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gainsborough is working Daigle over against the cage.
Gainsborough tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daigle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gainsborough misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Daigle misses with some punches.
Gainsborough blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough tries to land knees in the clinch but Daigle avoids the damage to the body.
Daigle keeps control of Gainsborough as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Daigle fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daigle.
Daigle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gainsborough blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daigle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gainsborough is trying to break the clinch but Daigle has him pressed against the cage.
Gainsborough tries to throw a body punch but Daigle avoids it by throwing Gainsborough back against the cage.
Gainsborough lands a right hand.
Gainsborough wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daigle has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gainsborough.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daigle prevents a body shot from Gainsborough.
Daigle throws a punch but it's blocked by Gainsborough.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gainsborough creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daigle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daigle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gainsborough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daigle tries to work over Gainsborough's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Daigle.
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 Adelbert Gainsborough will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daigle.
Daigle blocks the body kick.
Gainsborough checks a leg kick nicely.
Daigle avoids a kick to the body.
Gainsborough connects with a solid leg kick.
Daigle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gainsborough misses with a right hand
letting Daigle counter with a right hand.
Gainsborough avoids the head kick by Daigle.
Gainsborough misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daigle! But no joy.
Gainsborough connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gainsborough tries to land a leg kick but Daigle saw it coming and moves away.
Daigle tries a quick counter leg kick but Gainsborough is wise to it.
A jab lands there for Daigle.
Gainsborough connects with a body shot that sends Daigle's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daigle moves out of range of the body kick.
Daigle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gainsborough momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daigle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daigle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gainsborough has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Daigle checks a leg kick.
Gainsborough scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Look low, kick high! Gainsborough uses the oldest trick in the book to send Daigle tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Gainsborough is absolutely delighted - when Daigle wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Adelbert Gainsborough!
Adelbert Gainsborough took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, LOPS 160q $149 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Luke Daigle was interviewed post fight and said 'I WANT REMATCH!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabol Asteroid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asteroid is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Asteroid. Anabol Asteroid will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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34
178 lbs
33 - 11 - 0 |
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40
192 lbs
52 - 26 - 5 |
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World class boxer
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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
33 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
52 - 26 - 5, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabol Asteroid!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior connects with a solid leg kick.
Asteroid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
Junior attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Junior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asteroid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Junior checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Junior throws a series of punches but Asteroid moves out of range.
Junior turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Junior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Junior.
Asteroid misses with a low kick.
Asteroid scores with a nice strike.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt - Asteroid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Junior ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a shot from downtown. Junior moves away and avoids it.
Junior half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Asteroid throws a jab when Junior was well out of range.
Asteroid with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Junior feints and then cracks Asteroid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asteroid down.
Asteroid moves in looking to clinch but Junior pushes him off.
Asteroid scores with a hook to the body. Junior takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Asteroid.
Good shot there by Junior.
Asteroid scores with a body shot.
Asteroid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asteroid tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Junior is able to avoid easily.
Junior shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Junior showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
The fighters are battling for position here. Asteroid manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Junior throws a big right hand that misses.
Junior looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Asteroid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asteroid is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Asteroid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asteroid misses with a head kick.
Asteroid connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Junior rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asteroid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asteroid steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Junior.
Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Junior.
Asteroid throws a leg kick but Junior sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Junior tries to counter with a takedown but Asteroid is quick to defend against it.
Junior shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asteroid but Asteroid pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Junior misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Asteroid releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Junior swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Asteroid counters with a straight right hand.
Asteroid has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Junior throws a left and a right that both miss
and Asteroid counters with a straight right hand.
Asteroid misses with a series of wild punches.
Asteroid has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Asteroid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Junior throws out the jab.
Asteroid digs a good hook to Junior's body.
Asteroid throws a head kick that misses.
Junior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Asteroid's waist but Asteroid gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Junior off to one side.
Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asteroid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Junior. That did some damage!
Anabol Asteroid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asteroid is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior misses with a left hand
and Junior takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asteroid slips a jab and a cross from Junior.
Asteroid scores with a decent looking hook.
Asteroid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Junior is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Asteroid's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Asteroid blocks a jab.
Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Junior is having none of it.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Junior.
Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Junior.
Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Junior drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asteroid sprawls and moves away.
Junior throws a hook but Asteroid blocks it.
Asteroid tried to score with a low kick but Junior checks it.
Asteroid is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Junior had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Asteroid blocks a jab.
Asteroid throws an overhand right that lands on Junior's shoulder, as Junior tries to avoid the shot.
Asteroid lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anabol Asteroid dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Junior lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asteroid's sensitive parts.
Junior thumps Asteroid with a low kick.
Junior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Asteroid enables Junior to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Asteroid manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Asteroid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asteroid is keeping the position for now.
Asteroid seems keen to control Junior's posture.
Asteroid keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid trying to control the position here.
Asteroid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior working some strikes from top position.
Asteroid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Junior wants to control from the top but Asteroid keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Asteroid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Asteroid.
Junior cracks the inside of Asteroid's front leg.
Asteroid looks to score with a jab to the body but Junior is just out of range.
Junior connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Asteroid.
Asteroid goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asteroid.
Sloppy strikes from Asteroid. Those never looked like landing.
Anabol Asteroid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asteroid has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Junior.
Junior connects with a looping right hand.
Junior finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Junior with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Junior.
A big right from Junior misses.
Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jorge Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asteroid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Junior attempts a counter takedown but Asteroid avoids it well and moves away.
Asteroid throws a hook but Junior avoids it easily.
Junior checks a leg kick.
Junior throws a hook but Asteroid avoids it easily.
Junior misses with a shot to the body
and Asteroid counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior connects with a single shot there.
Asteroid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asteroid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Asteroid.
Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Asteroid connects with a nice looking jab.
A low kick from Junior is predictable there
and Asteroid counters with a low kick, right behind Junior 's knee.
A telegraphed right hand from Asteroid misses the target.
Junior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asteroid.
Junior fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asteroid checks it well.
Asteroid lands with a shot to the body.
Junior throws a head kick but Asteroid moves out of range.
Asteroid lands a jab.
It looks like Jorge Junior has been cut.
That kick from Junior tenderised Asteroid's leg. Asteroid is trying to keep his angry face on.
Junior misses with a body kick.
Asteroid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Asteroid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior misses with a body kick.
Junior misses with a hook
and Asteroid counters with a straight right hand.
Junior dives in for a single leg takedown but Asteroid sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Asteroid fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Junior.
A leg kick checked by Asteroid.
Asteroid tries a quick counter leg kick but Junior is wise to it.
Asteroid wants to land a leg kick but Junior is out of range.
Asteroid throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asteroid misses with a straight left.
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Asteroid is just out of range.
Asteroid throws a jab when Junior was well out of range.
Asteroid defending well as Junior loads up on a big left hand.
Junior blocks a head kick by Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a big shot that misses.
Junior fakes the leg kick and cracks Asteroid in the body.
Junior throws an overhand right that lands on Asteroid's shoulder, as Asteroid tries to avoid the shot.
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 Jorge Junior will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Junior's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Junior misses with a double jab.
Junior tries to land a leg kick but Asteroid saw it coming and moves away.
Junior stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a leg kick that knocks Junior off balance momentarily.
Junior slips under a jab.
Asteroid scores with a jab to the body.
Junior takes a swing at Asteroid's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Junior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asteroid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Junior clobbers Asteroid with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Asteroid tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Junior is able to avoid easily.
Junior throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asteroid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Junior lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asteroid misses with a looping left.
Asteroid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A looping hook to the body misses from Junior. Asteroid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Junior throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asteroid connects with a looping right hand.
Junior lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Asteroid misses with a straight left.
Junior bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asteroid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Junior moves away.
Asteroid throws a wild body kick that Junior sees coming a mile off.
Junior misses with an uppercut. Asteroid saw that one coming.
Junior misses with a head kick.
Junior throws a series of punches but Asteroid moves out of range.
Asteroid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Junior checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Junior dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asteroid. That did some damage!
Asteroid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Asteroid's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Junior throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Junior checks a low kick from Asteroid.
Junior paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Junior checks a leg kick.
Asteroid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Asteroid steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Junior.
A head kick misses from Junior.
Asteroid only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Asteroid, right into the meat.
Asteroid tries to bum rush Junior with a series of wild strikes but Junior uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Junior throws the left hand but Asteroid avoids the punch easily.
Junior throws a leg kick but Asteroid checks it.
Junior looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Junior throws out a powerful jab.
Good work by Asteroid as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Asteroid.
Asteroid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asteroid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Asteroid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asteroid is looking to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Junior as he connects with a hook.
Asteroid lands a really nice looking cross but Junior seems unphased.
Junior avoids the body shot from Asteroid.
A swing and a miss from Asteroid.
Donk. Asteroid catches Junior right on the button with a cross.
Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Asteroid misses its intended target.
Junior throws a leg kick
letting Asteroid counter with a right hand.
Junior throws a sloppy body shot
and Asteroid counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid cracks Junior with a right hand to the side of the head.
Junior checks a low kick from Asteroid.
Junior throws a chopping leg kick but Asteroid manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asteroid slips a jab from Junior.
Junior sets himself, and Asteroid steps forward looking for the clinch! Junior avoids it this time.
Asteroid throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
Asteroid darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Junior misses with a hook.
Asteroid moves away from the strike by Junior.
Asteroid moves out of range of the leg kick from Junior.
Asteroid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Asteroid lands a jab to Junior's midsection.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Junior does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Asteroid appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Asteroid cracks a nice hook into Junior's ribs.
Asteroid tries to score with a low kick but Junior moves his leg out of the way.
Junior tries to counter with a takedown but Asteroid is quick to defend against it.
Junior thumps Asteroid with a low kick.
Asteroid throws a right and a left that Junior avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jorge Junior did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jorge Junior's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Junior looks to land a right hand but Asteroid moved out of range.
Asteroid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Junior connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Junior misses.
Asteroid uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Junior has time to react.
Asteroid throws a chopping leg kick but Junior manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asteroid connects with a good right hand that stumbles Junior. Junior circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asteroid misses with a straight left.
Junior drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asteroid sprawls and moves away.
Asteroid throws a lazy right hand but Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Junior defending well as Asteroid loads up on a big left hand.
Junior misses the shot to the body.
Asteroid looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asteroid throws out the jab.
Asteroid throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
Nice shot by Junior.
Asteroid blocks a head kick by Junior.
Asteroid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Junior with a body shot.
A punch combination from Asteroid misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior cracks Asteroid with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asteroid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Junior shoots in for a takedown but Asteroid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Asteroid throws a leg kick
and Junior counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Junior.
Asteroid working a defensive guard here.
Asteroid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Asteroid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Asteroid controlling the position.
Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asteroid is keeping the position for now.
Asteroid is pulling down on Junior's head to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Junior looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Junior checks the leg kick.
Asteroid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Junior.
Junior closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Asteroid's guard.
Asteroid controlling the position.
Junior postures up.
Junior scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior trying to control but Asteroid is working from the bottom.
Junior postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Asteroid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Junior thuds a left hand into Asteroid's body.
Asteroid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Junior throws a head kick but Asteroid moves out of range.
Junior misses with a two punch combination.
Junior throws a leg kick but Asteroid sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Junior shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asteroid sprawls well. Asteroid wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Junior gets slowly back to his feet.
Asteroid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid punishes Junior's body with a nice straight punch.
Junior throws a leg kick but Asteroid checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asteroid. Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Junior drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asteroid sprawls and moves away.
Asteroid throws a hook to the side of Junior's head but Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Junior tries to counter with a takedown but Asteroid is quick to defend against it.
Asteroid is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Junior will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Junior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asteroid.
Asteroid throws out a counter right but Junior avoids it with no problem.
Asteroid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Junior throws a jab but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Junior.
Junior misses with an uppercut.
Asteroid lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Junior had his way with Anabol Asteroid in that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Junior's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Junior takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Asteroid now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sloppy strikes from Junior. Those never looked like landing.
Asteroid delivers a nice body kick.
Asteroid throws out a leg kick but Junior moves out of range and Asteroid only half commits.
Junior lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Asteroid backs up against the cage.
Asteroid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Asteroid.
Asteroid is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid throws the left hand but Junior avoids the punch easily.
Junior takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Asteroid misses with a low kick.
Junior fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asteroid has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Junior finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asteroid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Junior throws a leg kick which misses Asteroid's front leg but catches the back leg as Asteroid tries to avoid it.
A big right from Asteroid misses.
Asteroid cracks Junior with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asteroid avoids the body shot from Junior.
Junior takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Junior throws out a leg kick but Asteroid moves out of range and Junior only half commits.
Asteroid lands with a cross.
Asteroid jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Junior on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asteroid. Asteroid obviously looking to wear him down.
Asteroid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asteroid tries a head kick but it misses.
Junior throws out a loose jab but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid drops his hands momentarily and Junior takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asteroid takes a kick to the side of the head.
Asteroid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Junior has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Junior there as he acknowledges the shot.
Junior avoids a kick to the body.
Asteroid throws a head kick that half lands.
Junior throws a nice inside leg kick.
Junior throws a looping overhand right but Asteroid ducks down to avoid it.
Asteroid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Junior.
Junior works Asteroid's body with a nice hook.
Junior throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Asteroid.
Asteroid leaves Junior with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anabol Asteroid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junior pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Asteroid back to the cage. Junior follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asteroid there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asteroid throws out a powerful jab.
Asteroid is looking to chop away at Junior's legs.
Asteroid wants to land a leg kick but Junior is out of range.
Asteroid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Junior throws a low kick but Asteroid moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Junior scores with a four punch combination!
Junior lands a nice looking kick to the body. Asteroid takes a step back to recover.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Junior - that will leave a mark!
Asteroid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Asteroid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Junior blocks a jab.
Asteroid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior dodges the punch combination from Asteroid.
Asteroid is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior throws a good cross that connects.
Junior getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Asteroid missing with a left hand there. Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Junior connects with a single shot there.
Junior cracks a nice hook into Asteroid's ribs.
Junior scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Asteroid misses with a head kick.
Asteroid throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Asteroid needs to keep his hands up - Junior had a free shot at his head there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Junior. That's going to slow Asteroid down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Junior lands a right hook to the body.
Junior pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asteroid.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jorge Junior.
I think Junior has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jorge Junior!
A victorious Jorge Junior 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 Jay Jay Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neo Kable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Jay Mutombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neo Kable!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kable scores with a nice body kick.
Mutombo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kable is looking to chop away at Mutombo's legs.
Mutombo avoids the head kick by Kable.
Mutombo throws a nice looking combination but Kable bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kable looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kable swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mutombo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kable avoids it.
Mutombo throws a series of punches but Kable moves out of range.
Mutombo scoring well with a low kick there.
Kable misses with an uppercut.
Kable lands with a cross.
No joy there for Kable, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick from Kable lands but Mutombo takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jay Jay Mutombo has been cut.
Mutombo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutombo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kable doesn't seem bothered though.
Kable scores with a hook.
Kable tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutombo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kable.
Mutombo looks for the body kick but Kable saw that one coming.
Mutombo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Mutombo misses its intended target.
Kable steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kable has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kable throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mutombo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Kable lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mutombo doesn't seem phased though.
Mutombo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mutombo checks the leg kick.
Mutombo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kable throws out a loose jab but Mutombo uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mutombo misses the target.
Kable misses with a straight left.
Kable throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kable misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mutombo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick by Kable misses
and Mutombo counters with a straight right hand.
Mutombo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mutombo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mutombo takes a swing at Kable's ribcage but misses.
Kable slips a jab from Mutombo.
The fighters circling - Kable throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutombo jabs Kable to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kable shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kable misses with an uppercut. Mutombo saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mutombo. Kable does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Kable was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mutombo is looking to chop away at Kable's legs.
Kable throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mutombo cracks Kable with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mutombo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kable to stand back up!
It looks like Neo Kable has been cut.
Kable throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mutombo throws a big shot that misses.
Kable takes a swing at Mutombo's ribcage but misses.
Mutombo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kable throws a sloppy head kick
and Mutombo counters with a stiff right hand.
Kable throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mutombo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kable uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mutombo.
Mutombo slips a straight right by Kable.
Mutombo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kable jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kable thuds his right hand into Mutombo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kable lands a head kick!
Mutombo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mutombo walks into a jab.
Kable throws a shot from downtown. Mutombo moves away and avoids it.
Mutombo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mutombo looks to land a left hand but Kable moved out of range nicely.
Kable takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mutombo jabs Kable right on the nose. Kable blinks but takes it well.
Kable tries to bum rush Mutombo with a series of wild strikes but Mutombo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kable takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kable looks winded!
Kable stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mutombo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kable fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mutombo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mutombo lands with a big right hook that stumbles Kable - he's out on his feet here! Mutombo follows up with another monster hook that separates Kable from consciousness! Kable falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Mutombo stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jay Jay Mutombo!
Jay Jay Mutombo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tolo Seia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seia's entrance music is Limp Bizkit - Thieves. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
35 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tolo Seia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Thor!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seia.
Thor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Seia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Tolo Seia has been cut.
Thor misses with a looping right.
Seia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Seia misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Thor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thor.
Seia misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Seia throws a big shot that misses.
Thor thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thor looks to throw the jab but Seia is out of range.
Seia throws a leg kick but Thor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Seia blocks the leg kick.
Thor moves out of range as Seia strikes.
Thor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seia is out of range and Thor settles back down.
Seia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thor.
Thor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thor.
Thor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seia.
Nice body kick there by Thor.
Thor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Hans Thor has been cut.
Thor works Seia's body with a nice hook.
Thor lands a big head kick that sends Seia tumbling to the mat! Thor takes a step backwards and waves Seia back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Seia is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seia misses the shot to the body.
Thor misses with a straight right.
Thor misses with a right hand
and Seia counters with a solid body kick.
Seia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thor at a distance.
Seia misses with a head kick.
Thor scores with a jab to the body.
Thor has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Seia blocks a low kick nicely.
Thor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seia moves away.
Thor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Seia.
Thor moves away from the strike by Seia.
Thor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thor ducks under a wild hook from Seia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seia scores with a jab to the head.
Seia connects with the punch.
Seia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Seia with a jab.
Seia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thor.
Seia looks to score with a jab to the body but Thor is just out of range.
Seia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Seia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thor tries to score with a low kick but Seia moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Seia misses the target.
Seia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That has opened up Hans Thor's cut even more.
Thor slips under a jab from Seia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thor manages to avoid it.
Thor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seia checks a leg kick nicely.
A leg kick checked by Thor.
Seia moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThor.
Thor is looking to land body kicks.
Seia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hans Thor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seia lands the left hand.
A good leg kick by Thor.
Thor misses with a leg kick
and Seia counters with a good, hard body kick but Thor shrugs it off.
Thor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seia circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Thor misses
and Seia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seia moves in looking to clinch but Thor pushes him off.
Seia throws a hook but Thor avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hans Thor will probably get the nod.
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.
Seia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thor connects with a solid leg kick.
Thor tries to land a front kick but Seia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Seia misses the jab.
Seia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thor gets tackled into the cage by Seia. Seia maintains the clinch.
Seia misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Seia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seia misses with some punches.
Seia tries to throw a body punch but Thor avoids it by throwing Seia back against the cage.
Seia tries a body shot but Thor blocks it.
Seia swings wildly with an uppercut but Thor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seia working aggressively here.
Seia keeps control of Thor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Seia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seia backwards.
A short uppercut from Seia.
Thor lands with a short shot to the head.
Seia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thor blocking some punches.
Thor pushes Seia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seia can't find room to land a body shot as Thor controls the action.
Thor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seia's elbow.
Thor successfully pulls guard.
Thor is trying to keep Seia in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thor is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor trying to control the position from guard on top but Seia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thor won't allow Seia to get back to his feet.
Thor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor preventing the sweep.
Thor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Seia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Thor.
Thor misses with an uppercut.
Seia scores with the left hand. Thor knows he should have avoided that one.
Hans Thor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seia, right into the meat.
Thor misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thor throws out a leg kick but Seia moves out of range and Thor only half commits.
Thor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seia.
Thor staying out of range there.
Thor looks to land a body kick but Seia moved away.
Seia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Thor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Good leg kick by Thor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Seia cracks Thor with an open hand slap.
Thor looks to land a right hand but Seia moved out of range.
Thor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Seia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seia. That did some damage!
Seia throws a jab when Thor was well out of range.
Seia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thor.
Seia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thor.
Thor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seia darts in and clinches Thor up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thor connects with a leg kick. Seia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Seia scores with a punch to the head.
The cut above Hans Thor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Seia throws the left hand but Thor avoids the punch easily.
Thor scores with a leg kick.
Seia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Seia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Seia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tolo Seia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hans Thor's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seia moves away.
Seia throws a hook but Thor avoids it easily.
Seia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thor misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Seia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thor throws out a loose jab but Seia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thor with a nice cross.
Seia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thor throws a leg kick which misses Seia's front leg but catches the back leg as Seia tries to avoid it.
Seia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Seia connects with a crisp jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hans Thor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tolo Seia!
A relieved looking Tolo Seia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Declan Sweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Hyypia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeney comes to the cage accompanied by Four Star Mary - Pain. Hyypia has chosen Al Bowlly - Hang out the stars in Indiana as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Declan Sweeney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Hyypia!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweeney connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sweeney avoids the body shot from Hyypia.
Sweeney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hyypia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been hearing reports that Sweeney has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hyypia throws a leg kick that misses.
Sweeney changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sweeney throws a jab when Hyypia was well out of range.
Sweeney fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sweeney blocks a leg kick.
Sweeney drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hyypia sprawls and moves away.
Hyypia blocks a head kick by Sweeney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney moves out of range of the body kick from Hyypia.
Hyypia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sweeney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hyypia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sweeney scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyypia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sami Hyypia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sweeney throws a leg kick
and Hyypia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Declan Sweeney has been cut.
Hyypia misses the body punch
and Sweeney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sweeney avoids the head kick by Hyypia.
Sweeney half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hyypia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sweeney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sweeney slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hyypia blocks the body kick.
Hyypia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sweeney avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hyypia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sweeney is out of range and Hyypia settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia is looking to chop away at Sweeney's legs.
Sami Hyypia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sweeney checks a low kick from Hyypia.
Hyypia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sweeney takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyypia misses with a right hand
and Sweeney counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sweeney works the jab nicely.
Sweeney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hyypia.
Hyypia misses with a hook.
Hyypia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sweeney.
Hyypia throws a big shot that misses.
Hyypia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sweeney takes a step back to recover.
Hyypia throws a leg kick but Sweeney moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hyypia.
Hyypia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Sweeney. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sweeney.
Hyypia misses with a kick to the body.
Sweeney ducks under a wild hook from Hyypia.
Sweeney throwing a counter right hand but Hyypia manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Sweeney finds it's target.
Hyypia throws the left hand but Sweeney avoids the punch easily.
Hyypia is looking to land body kicks.
Hyypia avoids a kick to the body.
Sweeney misses with a leg kick
and Hyypia counters with a low kick, right behind Sweeney 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia lands a nice looking body shot.
Sweeney is breathing heavily.
Sweeney misses with an uppercut.
Sweeney throws a hook to the side of Hyypia's head but Hyypia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hyypia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hyypia. That's going to slow Sweeney down.
Sweeney lands with a nice combination. Hyypia backs away looking to recover.
Sweeney avoids the body shot from Hyypia.
Hyypia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hyypia wants to clinch up but Sweeney keeps it at a distance.
Hyypia throws a leg kick
and Sweeney counters with a nice leg kick.
Hyypia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sweeney has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sami Hyypia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Declan Sweeney's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sweeney looks to throw the jab but Hyypia is out of range.
Hyypia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hyypia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sweeney checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sweeney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sweeney throws a lazy right hand but Hyypia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hyypia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sweeney.
Sweeney throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sweeney sends Hyypia crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sweeney is motioning to the referee to let Hyypia up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hyypia is rocked!
It looks like Sami Hyypia has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sweeney scoring well with a low kick there.
Hyypia is still on wobbly legs! Can Sweeney finish him?
Hyypia is breathing heavily.
Sweeney cracks Hyypia with a left hook right on the temple and Hyypia goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Sweeney lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Hyypia is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Declan Sweeney!
Declan Sweeney took some time post fight to say the following; 'What's wrong fella? Didn't you enjoy the death touch?'.
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