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SPFT 223 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drago Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roland Fredriksson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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211 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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215 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drago Maximov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roland Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maximov clinches up against the cage.
Maximov lands a left hand.
It looks like Roland Fredriksson has been cut.
Maximov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maximov tries to pull guard but Fredriksson holds him up against the cage and eventually Maximov drops back down to his feet.
Maximov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maximov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fredriksson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maximov.
Maximov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drago Maximov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximov has Fredriksson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fredriksson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maximov is trying to drag Fredriksson to the mat but Fredriksson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maximov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fredriksson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov lands with a short shot to the head.
Maximov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov blocking some punches.
Fredriksson manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maximov.
A nice side step and Fredriksson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fredriksson with a jab.
Maximov tries to clinch up.
Maximov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fredriksson, pushing him back against the cage.
Fredriksson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fredriksson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maximov tries for a takedown but Fredriksson manages to get underhooks.
Maximov looking for a takedown.
Fredriksson misses with some punches.
Maximov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maximov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fredriksson regains guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Maximov from controlling successfully.
Maximov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Maximov from controlling successfully.
Maximov 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fredriksson throws a low kick, looking for Maximov's leg but Maximov calmly moves out of range.
Maximov shoots in but no luck this time.
A countering left hand to the body from Fredriksson misses.
Fredriksson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Maximov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Maximov from controlling successfully.
Fredriksson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maximov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maximov throws a big elbow that misses.
Maximov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Maximov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximov trying to control but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maximov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fredriksson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximov manages to avoid it.
Maximov tries to clinch but Fredriksson is having none of it.
Fredriksson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maximov checks a leg kick.
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 Drago Maximov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roland Fredriksson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fredriksson slaps away a takedown attempt from Maximov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maximov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fredriksson as he jumps to the side.
Maximov checks a leg kick nicely.
Fredriksson is looking to slow Maximov down with leg kicks.
Maximov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fredriksson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drago Maximov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredriksson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fredriksson tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximov fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredriksson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson prevents the takedown attempt.
Maximov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Maximov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximov wants to sweep here but Fredriksson controlling him for the moment.
Maximov looking for a guillotine here but Fredriksson defends easily.
Maximov trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maximov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fredriksson passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Maximov has a hand on Fredriksson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fredriksson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Fredriksson controlling the position easily from mount.
Maximov working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maximov is working to get back to half guard.
Maximov tries to hold on but Fredriksson pushes him away.
Maximov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Maximov trying to control but Fredriksson postures up.
Maximov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximov missing with punches from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maximov is trying to maintain the position but Fredriksson is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good leg kick by Fredriksson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fredriksson stuffs the takedown attempt from Maximov. Maximov gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Fredriksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roland Fredriksson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Maximov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maximov dives in and grabs Fredriksson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fredriksson pushes down on Maximov's head and hops out.
Maximov goes for a double leg but Fredriksson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fredriksson continues to drive forward.
Fredriksson lands with a nice body punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maximov or perhaps it was just good defense by Fredriksson, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drago Maximov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maximov checks a leg kick nicely.
Maximov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fredriksson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fredriksson tries to avoid it but Maximov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fredriksson to the ground. Fredriksson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maximov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFredriksson.
Fredriksson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maximov is looking to clinch but Fredriksson is avoiding it.
Maximov dives in and scores a takedown into Fredriksson's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maximov trying to control but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson is trying to control the position but Maximov postures up.
We've been hearing that Maximov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Maximov trying to control but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
Maximov postures up in Fredriksson's guard and throws a big left but Fredriksson blocks it.
Maximov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Maximov from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maximov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drago Maximov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maximov tries to close the distance and clinch but Fredriksson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maximov tries to clinch up but Fredriksson circles away and keeps his distance.
Roland Fredriksson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maximov shoots for a double leg takedown but Fredriksson sprawls well. He's pushed Maximov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maximov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maximov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maximov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov throws a strike but Fredriksson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Maximov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Maximov from controlling successfully.
Maximov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maximov wants to control from the top but Fredriksson keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maximov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maximov moves into the clinch.
Fredriksson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fredriksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drago Maximov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximov fails with the takedown.
Maximov wants to clinch up but Fredriksson keeps it at a distance.
Maximov shoots in but no luck this time.
Maximov wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximov has Fredriksson up against the cage in a clinch.
Maximov blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Fredriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fredriksson 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Fredriksson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joonas Mustonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Lankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lankari has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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30
140 lbs
19 - 16 - 0 |
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37
142 lbs
18 - 27 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joonas Mustonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Lankari!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lankari closes the distance and clinches up with Mustonen, looking for a takedown. Lankari pushes Mustonen against the cage but Mustonen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Mustonen misses the target.
Jab from Mustonen.
Mustonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mustonen wants it to stay on the feet.
Mustonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lankari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mustonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lankari takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mustonen connects with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lankari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lankari fails with the takedown
and Mustonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joonas Mustonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustonen thumps Lankari with a low kick.
Lankari throws a sloppy head kick
letting Mustonen counter with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lankari or perhaps it was just good defense by Mustonen, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lankari shoots in looking for a takedown. Mustonen tries to sprawl out of it but Lankari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mustonen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lankari clinches with his opponent.
Mustonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lankari misses the body punch
and Mustonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lankari moves to clinch but Mustonen breaks away
and Mustonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Mustonen misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lankari looks for a takedown but Mustonen sprawls well.
Lankari fails with the takedown
and Mustonen counters with a nice right hand that sends Lankari toppling to the canvas! Lankari scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mustonen finish him?!
Lankari is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mustonen throws a head kick that misses
and Lankari counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lankari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lankari scoring with some ground and pound.
Mustonen looking for a guillotine here but Lankari defends easily.
Lankari works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari drops an elbow to the side of Mustonen's head.
Lankari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mustonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lankari is looking for a kimura but Mustonen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lankari to get the leverage.
Mustonen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mustonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mustonen is trying to stand back up but Lankari is controlling him
Lankari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lankari trying to pass the guard but Mustonen defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ground and pound from Lankari.
Mustonen trying to control but Lankari postures up.
Lankari wants to pass to mount but Mustonen is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mustonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lankari missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lankari working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mustonen trying to hold on to Lankari's head to control him but Lankari postures up.
Lankari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mustonen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lankari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Mustonen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mustonen missing with a left hand there. Lankari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lankari feints the counter takedown.
Mustonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lankari can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Lankari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body kick there by Mustonen.
Lankari tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mustonen defends well and Lankari ends up having to push Mustonen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mustonen is looking for a counter combo.
Hans Lankari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mustonen misses with a looping left.
Lankari is looking for the big counter here.
Mustonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mustonen wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankari is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mustonen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mustonen throws a series of punches but Lankari avoids them all with ease.
Mustonen gets tackled into the cage by Lankari. Lankari maintains the clinch.
Mustonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lankari backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustonen throws an elbow that misses.
Mustonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lankari fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joonas Mustonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
Lankari shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hans Lankari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lankari is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mustonen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mustonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lankari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mustonen sees it coming and defends easily.
My spies in Noble Intentions inform me that Lankari has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mustonen is trying to stand back up but Lankari is controlling him
Mustonen actively working from the bottom here.
Mustonen trying to control but Lankari postures up.
Lankari throwing shots but Mustonen is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mustonen is looking to escape.
Lankari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mustonen keeps working.
Lankari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mustonen sees it coming and defends easily.
Lankari decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lankari wants to clinch
and Mustonen counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Mustonen misses its intended target.
Lankari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mustonen but Mustonen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Lankari off the cage and back into range.
Lankari gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lankari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mustonen looks to land a combination but Lankari avoids it well.
Lankari is looking for the big counter here.
Lankari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lankari is looking for the big counter here.
Mustonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mustonen tries to sprawl but Lankari drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lankari seems to be working for a kimura but Mustonen defends the submission attempt.
Mustonen wants to control but Lankari is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Mustonen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mustonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lankari's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Lankari.
Lankari looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lankari decides to return to a standing position.
Joonas Mustonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Lankari gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mustonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mustonen misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankari jabs at Mustonen's body.
Lankari shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lankari looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustonen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mustonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lankari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mustonen moves out of range as Lankari throws a body kick.
Mustonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mustonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lankari counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mustonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lankari fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lankari has a takedown stuffed.
Joonas Mustonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen throws a right and a left that Lankari avoids nicely.
Lankari shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lankari showed some decent athleticism there.
Lankari working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mustonen looking for submissions off his back.
Mustonen is trying to maintain the position but Lankari is very close to passing his half guard.
Mustonen looking for submissions off his back.
Mustonen looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lankari pulls his head out easily.
Lankari is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mustonen defends it well.
Mustonen wants to control but Lankari is keeping busy.
Lankari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mustonen defending well though.
Lankari winds up and cracks Mustonen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mustonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lankari is looking for a kimura but Mustonen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lankari to get the leverage.
Lankari missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lankari lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mustonen is looking to escape.
Nice strikes from Lankari there.
Lankari seems to be working for a kimura but Mustonen defends the submission attempt.
Hans Lankari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mustonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lankari.
Joonas Mustonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mustonen actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Lankari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mustonen 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joonas Mustonen!
A determined Joonas Mustonen didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Winkler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Pavil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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280 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benny Winkler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcos Pavil!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winkler looks to score with a jab to the body but Pavil is just out of range.
Winkler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pavil was well out of range. Poor timing from Winkler.
Winkler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Winkler coming out on top.
Pavil connects with a good right hand that stumbles Winkler. Winkler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pavil scores with a punch to the head.
Pavil misses with a looping left.
Winkler misses with a hook. Pavil ducked under it nicely.
Pavil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Winkler does it's job there.
Pavil uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Winkler looks to land a left hand but Pavil moved out of range nicely.
Winkler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pavil.
Pavil throws out a loose jab but Winkler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winkler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pavil throws a right hand that Winkler ducks under and follows up with a left that Winkler also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winkler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pavil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winkler.
Winkler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Winkler misses.
Pavil blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Winkler misses its intended target.
Winkler takes a swing at Pavil's ribcage but misses.
Pavil misses the shot to the body.
Pavil misses with a hook
and Winkler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pavil connects with a single shot there.
Pavil throws the left hand but Winkler avoids the punch easily.
Winkler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pavil displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Winkler.
Pavil misses with an uppercut.
Winkler lands with a nice body punch.
Winkler lands with a straight right. Pavil didn't see that one coming.
Marcos Pavil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Pavil looks to throw the jab but Winkler is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavil misses with an uppercut.
Winkler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pavil throws a body shot but no joy.
Pavil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pavil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winkler throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Pavil was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pavil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winkler moves away.
Pavil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winkler.
Nice defenses there by Winkler.
Pavil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Winkler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winkler lands with a nice body punch.
Winkler throws a looping overhand right but Pavil ducks down to avoid it.
Pavil throws a counter combo.
Pavil ducks under a wild hook from Winkler.
Pavil bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Winkler's head.
Pavil fails to land with a series of punches.
Pavil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Pavil misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Pavil.
Pavil missing with a left hand there. Winkler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winkler misses with an uppercut.
Pavil is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Winkler moves out of range as Pavil strikes.
Pavil throws a hook to the side of Winkler's head but Winkler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pavil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winkler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Pavil there.
Winkler throws a lazy right hand but Pavil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Pavil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pavil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pavil misses with an uppercut.
Winkler lands a lovely overhand right.
Pavil falls off balance throwing a combination
and Winkler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavil swings for the body but Winkler moves out of range.
Pavil throws a nice looking combination but Winkler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winkler with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winkler misses the shot to the body.
Winkler digs a good body shot into Pavil's ribs.
Winkler misses with a wild body shot.
Pavil tries to clinch but Winkler moves out of range.
Winkler connects with a nice looking jab.
Winkler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Winkler avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Pavil misses.
Winkler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pavil.
Winkler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pavil takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcos Pavil will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Winkler.
Winkler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pavil throws a jab but it's blocked by Winkler.
Pavil misses with a left hand
and Winkler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pavil thinking.
Pavil doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pavil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winkler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Winkler misses the target.
Winkler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pavil looks to land a left hand but Winkler moved out of range nicely.
Winkler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pavil misses with a wild body shot.
Winkler throws a body punch but Pavil moves out of range.
A jab from Pavil misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavil throws a series of punches but Winkler avoids them all with ease.
Pavil misses with a two punch combination.
Pavil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pavil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winkler throws a body punch but Pavil moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winkler.
Pavil throws a right and a left that Winkler avoids nicely.
Pavil might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pavil throws a big shot that misses.
Pavil misses with an uppercut
and Winkler counters with a straight right hand.
Pavil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Winkler scores with a punch to the head.
Pavil throws a hook to the side of Winkler's head but Winkler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winkler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pavil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winkler moves away.
Marcos Pavil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winkler avoids the body shot from Pavil.
Winkler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Winkler throws a hook to the side of Pavil's head but Pavil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pavil slips under a jab.
Pavil lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Winkler cracks Pavil with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Winkler finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winkler ducks under a wild hook from Pavil.
Pavil fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Winkler, as that shot connected.
Pavil throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Winkler to counter with a crisp jab.
Pavil with a nice cross.
Pavil throws a hook but Winkler avoids it easily.
Pavil loads up on a big right hand but Winkler slips the punch.
Winkler throws a looping overhand right but Pavil ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winkler. Pavil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winkler loads up on a big right hand but Pavil slips the punch.
Winkler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pavil misses with a series of wild punches.
Winkler ducks under a wild hook from Pavil.
Pavil lands a nice hook to Winkler's body. Winkler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Winkler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winkler misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Pavil.
Winkler misses the shot to the body.
Pavil misses with a hook.
It looked like Winkler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pavil misses with a straight right.
Winkler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Winkler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winkler avoids the body shot from Pavil.
Pavil misses with a right hand
and Winkler counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Winkler.
Winkler throws a lazy right hand but Pavil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pavil swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winkler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Winkler misses the target.
Pavil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winkler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Winkler cracks Pavil with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pavil tries to close the distance and clinch but Winkler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pavil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winkler misses with a series of wild punches.
Winkler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pavils jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pavil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winkler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pavil misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Winkler. Beautiful body shot.
Pavil throws a shot from downtown. Winkler moves away and avoids it.
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 Benny Winkler will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pavil moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pavil looks to score with a jab to the body but Winkler is just out of range.
Winkler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pavil lands the left hand.
Pavil looks to score with a jab to the body but Winkler is just out of range.
Winkler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Winkler misses with a body shot.
Pavil misses with a straight right.
Pavil throws a big shot that misses.
Winkler throws a right and a left that Pavil avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavil takes a swing at Winkler's ribcage but misses.
Winkler lands a jab to the head.
Winkler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Pavil misses its intended target.
Winkler ducks under a wild hook from Pavil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Pavil misses its intended target.
Pavil looks to score with a jab to the body but Winkler is just out of range.
Winkler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pavil defending well as Winkler loads up on a big left hand.
Pavil slips under a jab.
Pavil fails to land with a series of punches.
Winkler appears to be looking for a big counter.
Winkler lands a right hook to the body.
Winkler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pavil just misses with a punch to the body.
Winkler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pavil wants to clinch but Winkler slips to the side
and Pavil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pavil lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Winkler just misses with a punch to the body.
Pavil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Winkler lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pavil misses with a straight right.
Winkler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavil misses with a body shot.
A combination from Pavil does no damage.
Winkler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pavil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winkler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Winkler misses the shot to the body.
Pavil moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Winkler works Pavil's body with a nice hook.
Pavil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pavil scores with a nice strike.
Pavil missing with a left hand there. Winkler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winkler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pavil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pavil misses with a left hand
and Winkler counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Pavil misses.
Winkler punishes Pavil's body with a nice straight punch.
Winkler jabs Pavil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pavil in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winkler lands a jab-cross combination.
Pavil throws out a loose jab but Winkler uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Winkler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pavil.
No joy there for Winkler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Winkler misses.
Pavil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Winkler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pavil.
Winkler swings for the body but Pavil moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pavil! But no joy.
Winkler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winkler missing with a left hand there. Pavil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winkler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pavil slips under a jab from Winkler.
Pavil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winkler.
Winkler moves out of range as Pavil strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Winkler misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pavil has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pavil cracks Winkler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Winkler there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winkler scores with a shot to the body.
Pavil throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winkler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pavil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winkler looks to score with a jab to the body but Pavil is just out of range.
Winkler slips a jab from Pavil.
Winkler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pavil.
Pavil scores with a nice strike.
Winkler looks to throw the jab but Pavil is out of range.
Pavil misses with an uppercut
and Winkler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winkler moves out of range of the strikes.
Pavil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Winkler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Winkler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Leopold Scotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zander Murie (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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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leopold Scotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zander Murie!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scotch slaps away a takedown attempt from Murie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scotch slips a jab and a cross from Murie.
Jab, jab by Murie - just one landing.
Scotch blocks the body kick.
Scotch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scotch half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zander Murie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murie misses with a shot to the body
and Murie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murie has closed the distance and engaged Scotch in a clinch.
Murie looking to throw knees to the head but Scotch is blocking nicely.
Murie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murie with a knee to the head.
Murie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scotch avoids it.
Murie tries to land a knee to the head but Scotch blocks with his arms.
Murie tries a knee to the head but Scotch blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murie.
Murie connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Scotch jumps guard and drags Murie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Scotch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murie with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Murie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Scotch wants to stand up but Murie is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murie throws a strike but Scotch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Murie manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
I was talking to Scotch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scotch blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murie prevents Scotch from breaking the clinch.
Murie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murie tries a knee to the head but Scotch blocks it.
Scotch has had enough of the clinch but Murie keeps him there for the moment.
Murie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murie tries to land knees in the clinch but Scotch avoids the damage to the body.
Murie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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!
Murie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scotch blocks it with crossed arms.
Murie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scotch blocks it with crossed arms.
Scotch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Murie tries to land a knee to the head but Scotch blocks with his arms.
Murie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murie keeps control of Scotch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scotch blocks it with crossed arms.
Murie looking to throw knees to the head but Scotch is blocking nicely.
Murie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scotch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scotch can't get the takedown.
Murie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scotch avoids it.
A short right from Murie on the inside.
Murie with a knee to the head.
Scotch blocks an uppercut.
Scotch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leopold Scotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scotch blocks it with crossed arms.
Scotch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scotch avoids it.
Murie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murie tries to land knees in the clinch but Scotch avoids the damage to the body.
Murie tries to land a knee to the head but Scotch blocks with his arms.
Murie looks winded!
Scotch is trying to force a seperation but Murie has the dominant position.
Murie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scotch avoids it.
Murie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murie throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scotch has Murie pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Scotch pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Murie tumbling to the mat - Scotch dives into Murie's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scotch with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander Murie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Murie looks to throw the jab but Scotch is out of range.
Scotch feinted with a counter takedown.
Murie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scotch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murie pushes Scotch up against the cage in a clinch.
Murie landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Murie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Scotch turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Scotch manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scotch prevents Murie from escaping the position.
Scotch sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Murie is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Scotch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murie is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Scotch has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murie parries the strikes from Scotch easily there. Scotch is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Murie to escape.
Sloppy strikes there by Scotch.
Murie is trying to buck Scotch off.
Scotch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murie is trying to buck Scotch off.
Scotch misses with the ground and pound.
Murie is trying to buck Scotch off.
Scotch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scotch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Murie is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Murie throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Murie connects with the punch.
Murie tries to clinch up.
Scotch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Scotch as Murie shoots in.
Scotch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murie throws a combination that misses
and Murie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scotch throws out a loose jab but Murie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scotch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murie was well out of range. Poor timing from Scotch.
Murie throws a combination that misses
and Scotch counters with a stiff right hand.
Murie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Murie doesn't manage to clinch there - Scotch circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scotch avoids it really well and circles away.
Scotch ducks under a wild hook from Murie.
Murie misses with the combination.
Murie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murie slips under a jab from Scotch.
Scotch dives in and grabs Murie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murie pushes down on Scotch's head and hops out.
Murie shoots for a double leg takedown but Scotch sprawls well. He's pushed Murie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leopold Scotch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Murie.
Murie throws a series of punches but Scotch moves out of range.
Scotch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murie doesn't manage to clinch there - Scotch circles away.
Murie scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murie tries for a takedown but Scotch circles away easily
and Scotch counters with a straight right hand.
Scotch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murie throws a shot from downtown. Scotch moves away and avoids it.
Scotch tries to counter with a takedown but Murie is quick to defend against it.
Murie gets a clinch.
Murie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scotch is looking for a takedown.
Murie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scotch blocks it with crossed arms.
Murie looking to throw knees to the head but Scotch is blocking nicely.
Murie tries a knee to the head but Scotch blocks it.
Scotch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zander Murie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Murie darts in and clinches Scotch up against the cage.
Scotch turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Scotch manages to end up in side control.
Murie throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Murie misses with a two punch combination.
Scotch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murie.
Murie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Scotch counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scotch won't allow Murie to get back to his feet.
Scotch drops back looking for a leg! Murie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murie manages to kick Scotch off! Scotch jumps back into Murie's guard.
Scotch prevents Murie from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scotch works over Murie with some ground and pound from guard.
Scotch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Murie wants to stand and escape but Scotch is having none of it.
Murie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotch landing with the ground and pound.
Scotch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Scotch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scotch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murie's guard.
Murie is trying to stand back up but Scotch is controlling him
Scotch wants to pass the guard but Murie is defending well.
Murie tries to kick Scotch off but Scotch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Decent striking displayed by Scotch there.
Scotch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scotch. Scotch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Scotch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Scotch misses.
Murie tries to clinch up but Scotch circles away and keeps his distance.
Murie tries to clinch but Scotch is having none of it.
Murie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scotch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zander Murie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murie cracks Scotch with a good jab.
Zander Murie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murie connects with a looping right hand.
Scotch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Murie lets loose with a powerful body kick. Scotch will feel that in the morning.
Scotch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Scotch dodges the punch combination from Murie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murie closes the distance and clinches up with Scotch, looking for a takedown. Murie pushes Scotch against the cage but Scotch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murie dips to his left and cracks Scotch with an uppercut!
Murie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murie tries to clinch there but Scotch circles away.
Murie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scotch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Murie. That snapped Scotch's head back.
Murie tries to clinch up.
Murie misses with a body punch
and Scotch counters with a nice body shot.
A slow jab from Murie misses its intended target.
Murie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scotch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leopold Scotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scotch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Scotch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murie.
Scotch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scotch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Scotch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murie throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Scotch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Scotch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
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!
Scotch needs to keep his hands up - Murie had a free shot at his head there.
Scotch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scotch wants it to stay on the feet.
Leopold Scotch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Murie.
Murie slips a straight right by Scotch.
Scotch ducks under a wild hook from Murie.
Murie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scotch in his tracks.
Scotch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murie was well out of range. Poor timing from Scotch.
Scotch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scotch tries to clinch up but Murie circles away and keeps his distance.
Murie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scotch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murie.
Murie looks to land a combination but Scotch avoids it well.
It looked like Scotch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murie.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zander Murie.
I've got Murie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander Murie!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kekoa Konani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konani comes to the cage accompanied by Hawaii '78. Timmons has chosen Take Me To Church as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kekoa Konani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Timmons!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Timmons clinches with his opponent.
Timmons cracks Konani with a nice body shot.
Konani is breathing heavily.
Timmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Timmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Timmons moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Kekoa Konani has been cut.
Konani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Timmons feints and then cracks Konani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Konani down.
Konani tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Timmons defends well and Konani ends up having to push Timmons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Timmons clinches up against the cage.
Timmons lands with a right to the head.
Timmons tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Timmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Timmons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Konanis head.
Timmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Konani avoids the damage to the body.
Timmons lands with a left to the head.
Konani is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Timmons.
Oh Konani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Timmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That kick from Timmons tenderised Konani's leg. Konani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Timmons rushes Konani and presses him up against the cage.
Timmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Konani avoids the damage to the body.
Timmons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Timmons lands a big right hand that drops Konani! The killer instinct kicks in and Timmons finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Timmons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Timmons!
Nate Timmons decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manu Tuilagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Cabrillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manu Tuilagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Cabrillo!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrillo looks to clinch
and Tuilagi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tuilagi.
Tuilagi is stalling in the full guard.
Tuilagi trying to control but Cabrillo is working from the bottom.
Cabrillo has Tuilagi pulled in close to control his posture.
Tuilagi wants to control from the top but Cabrillo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrillo 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.
Cabrillo keeping moving, preventing Tuilagi from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrillo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tuilagi throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Cabrillo to counter with a crisp jab.
Tuilagi misses with a lunging right hand
and Cabrillo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cabrillo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tuilagi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tuilagi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tuilagi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tuilagi wants to control from the top but Cabrillo keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrillo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tuilagi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tuilagi throws a big elbow that misses.
Cabrillo keeping moving, preventing Tuilagi from controlling successfully.
Cabrillo trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cabrillo 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tuilagi shoots in looking for a takedown but Cabrillo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tuilagi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cabrillo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cabrillo lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrillo lands with a good body shot.
Cabrillo throws a series of punches but Tuilagi moves out of range.
Tuilagi tries to counter with a takedown but Cabrillo is quick to defend against it.
Danga de danga de dang - Cabrillo scores with a four punch combination!
Tuilagi cracks Cabrillo with a good jab.
Juan Cabrillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrillo tests Tuilagi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabrillo is looking to clinch.
Cabrillo looks to throw the jab but Tuilagi is out of range.
Cabrillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tuilagi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tuilagi attempts a counter takedown but Cabrillo avoids it well and moves away.
Cabrillo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tuilagi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cabrillo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tuilagi sprawls well. Tuilagi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cabrillo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrillo ducks under a wild hook from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cabrillo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrillo throws a nice looking combination but Tuilagi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tuilagi throws a quick counter head kick but Cabrillo was just out of range.
Cabrillo closes the distance and clinches.
Tuilagi leaning against his opponent.
Cabrillo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cabrillo misses with some punches.
Cabrillo misses with the head strike.
Cabrillo scores with a shoulder strike.
Tuilagi misses with the head strike.
Tuilagi has Cabrillo pushed against the cage.
Cabrillo tries to work over Tuilagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Cabrillo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cabrillo stalks Tuilagi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tuilagi's face. Tuilagi staggers backwards, shaken.
Tuilagi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cabrillo doesn't manage to clinch there - Tuilagi circles away.
Tuilagi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cabrillo scores with a decent looking hook.
Tuilagi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cabrillo scores with a decent looking hook.
Cabrillo 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.
Tuilagi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cabrillo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Juan Cabrillo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tuilagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cabrillo! But no joy.
Cabrillo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tuilagi to score with a decent uppercut.
Juan Cabrillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrillo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrillo digs a good hook to Tuilagi's body.
Cabrillo lands a really nice looking cross but Tuilagi seems unphased.
Cabrillo wants to clinch up but Tuilagi keeps it at a distance.
Tuilagi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cabrillo swivels and escapes.
Cabrillo works Tuilagi's body with a nice hook.
Cabrillo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tuilagi to the ground. Cabrillo is now in Tuilagi's guard.
Tuilagi is pulling down on Cabrillo's head to control his posture.
Cabrillo is pushing down on Tuilagi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tuilagi is fighting to maintain full guard but Cabrillo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cabrillo lands strikes from half guard.
Cabrillo prevents Tuilagi from improving his position.
Cabrillo is trying to control the action in half guard but Tuilagi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrillo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tuilagi actively working from the bottom here.
Tuilagi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Brown House, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tuilagi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tuilagi.
Cabrillo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tuilagi trying to keep a closed guard but Cabrillo is proving a slippery customer.
Tuilagi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cabrillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cabrillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuilagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cabrillo working his ground and pound in the gym.
Cabrillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tuilagi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrillo postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tuilagi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi keeps the fight on the outside.
Good standup being displayed there by Cabrillo as he connects with a hook.
Cabrillo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tuilagi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabrillo.
Tuilagi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cabrillo sprawls and moves away.
Cabrillo lands a nice looking body shot.
Cabrillo closes the distance and clinches.
Cabrillo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cabrillo prevents a body shot from Tuilagi.
Cabrillo scores with a hook to the body.
Tuilagi looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tuilagi looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi misses with some punches.
Tuilagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cabrillo scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Cabrillo.
Cabrillo lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tuilagi, right into the meat.
Cabrillo tries to close the distance and clinch but Tuilagi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tuilagi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cabrillo swings for the body but Tuilagi moves out of range.
Good shot there by Cabrillo.
Cabrillo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cabrillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tuilagi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Cabrillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tuilagi tries to keep at a distance but Cabrillo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cabrillo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tuilagi blocking some punches.
Tuilagi avoids the elbow strike from Cabrillo, against the cage.
Tuilagi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cabrillo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cabrillo takes a shot to the head.
Tuilagi prevents the takedown attempt.
Cabrillo throws an elbow that misses.
Cabrillo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cabrillo misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrillo lands a damaging elbow.
Tuilagi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tuilagi lands a good knee to the midsection. Cabrillo won't want to take too many of those.
Tuilagi wants the takedown. Cabrillo is fighting it off but Tuilagi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cabrillo's guard against the cage.
Tuilagi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuilagi 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.
Tuilagi postures up in Cabrillo's guard and throws a big left but Cabrillo blocks it.
Tuilagi wants to pass the guard but Cabrillo is keeping the position.
Tuilagi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cabrillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tuilagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tuilagi 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.
Tuilagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuilagi throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A shot to the liver by Cabrillo. Beautiful body shot.
Cabrillo throws a right and a left that Tuilagi avoids nicely.
Tuilagi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cabrillo throws a right hand that Tuilagi ducks under and follows up with a left that Tuilagi also avoids with ease.
Tuilagi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cabrillo avoids the body shot from Tuilagi.
Cabrillo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tuilagi avoids the head kick by Cabrillo.
Cabrillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrillo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cabrillo.
Cabrillo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tuilagi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Manu Tuilagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Cabrillo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrillo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cabrillo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tuilagi shoots and misses
and Cabrillo counters with a two punch combo.
Cabrillo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Juan Cabrillo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tuilagi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tuilagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tuilagi has his feet on Cabrillo's thighs here. He's pushed Cabrillo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cabrillo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manu Tuilagi!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Manu Tuilagi made sure he mentioned HERITAGE Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Blundell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viacheslav Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Blundell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Viacheslav Datsik's chin.
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Blundell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viacheslav Datsik!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik closes the distance and clinches.
Blundell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blundell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Datsik misses with an elbow over the top.
Blundell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Datsik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blundell.
A short left from Blundell.
Blundell lands an uppercut.
Datsik blocks a body shot from Blundell.
Datsik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Datsik has a couple of punches blocked by Blundell.
Blundell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Datsik up against the cage.
Blundell lands a hook that snaps the head of Datsik backwards.
Datsik throws an elbow that misses.
Datsik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blundell.
Blundell scores with a hook to the body.
Datsik misses with an elbow over the top.
Blundell misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blundell blocks an elbow strike.
Datsik lands an elbow inside that Blundell shrugs off.
Blundell takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blundell can't find room to land a body shot as Datsik controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Datsik.
Datsik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Datsik blocks an uppercut.
Datsik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blundell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blundell is trying to maintain a safe position but Datsik gets an underhook and turns Blundell into the cage.
Datsik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blundell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blundell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blundell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blundell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Datsik throws a punch but it's blocked by Blundell.
Blundell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blundell tries to work over Datsik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blundell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blundell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Datsik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blundell misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Datsik misses with the head strike.
Datsik missing with knees to the body.
Blundell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Datsik tries to land knees in the clinch but Blundell avoids the damage to the body.
A short body shot lands from Blundell as the two fighters clinch.
Blundell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Blundell lands a nice uppercut.
Blundell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Blundell lands a left hand.
Datsik is rocked!
Datsik throws an elbow but it misses.
Datsik is still on wobbly legs! Can Blundell finish him?
Blundell creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Datsik's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Datsik drops to his knees and Blundell pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Blundell!
Ryan Blundell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stash Kadowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly's entrance music is Black Belt Jones Theme Song, you Jive Turkey!. A fine choice. Kadowski has chosen Rammstein - Ohne Dich as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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281 lbs
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288 lbs
20 - 11 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Stash Kadowski!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kadowski misses with a wild body shot.
Kadowski misses with a hook.
Kadowski moves out of range of the leg kick from Kelly.
Kelly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kadowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kelly scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Jim Kelly has been cut.
Kelly's corner calls for a 1-2. Kelly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Stash Kadowski has been cut.
We've been informed that Kadowski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kelly tries to score with a low kick but Kadowski moves his leg out of the way.
Kelly avoids the head kick by Kadowski.
Kelly went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kadowski.
Kadowski cracks the inside of Kelly's front leg.
Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kelly delivers a nice body kick.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Kadowski.
Kadowski throws a series of punches but Kelly avoids them all with ease.
A bone on bone clash there as Kadowski blocks the leg kick.
Kelly misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kadowski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kelly.
Kelly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kadowski.
Kadowski closes the distance but Kelly moves to the side
and Kelly counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jim Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kadowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kelly takes the fight into the clinch.
Kelly unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kelly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kelly works on Kadowski's body with a couple of short punches.
Kelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly.
Kadowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly prevents a body shot from Kadowski.
Kadowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelly's elbow.
Kelly lands an elbow inside that Kadowski shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kadowski blocking some punches.
Kelly missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kadowski.
Kelly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kelly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
A short right from Kelly on the inside.
Kelly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kadowski looks winded!
Kelly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kadowski avoiding damage as Kelly throws knees to the body.
Kelly misses with an elbow strike.
Kelly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kadowski's defenses.
Kelly crunches a lovely knee into Kadowski's ribcage.
Kelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kadowskis head.
Kadowski avoiding damage as Kelly throws knees to the body.
Kelly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kelly.
Kadowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kadowski.
Kadowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
Kelly missing with knees to the body.
Kelly scores a nice knee to the body.
Kelly missing with knees to the body.
Kelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Kelly blocks the low kick.
Kadowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stash Kadowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kadowski avoids the head kick by Kelly.
Kadowski tries a quick counter leg kick but Kelly is wise to it.
Kelly delivers a nice body kick.
Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Kadowski with the counter takedown but Kelly avoids it easily.
Kelly lands a leg kick that knocks Kadowski off balance momentarily.
Kelly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kelly misses with a body kick.
Kelly thumps Kadowski with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kadowski wants to counter the offense by Kelly and move into the clinch position.
Kelly dips to his left and cracks Kadowski with an uppercut!
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!
Kadowski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kelly connects with an inside leg kick.
Kadowski throws a low kick but Kelly avoids it.
Kelly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick lands from Kelly.
Kelly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kelly checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kelly lands a glancing blow to the side of Kadowski's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Kelly.
Kadowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Kelly dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kelly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kelly looks to land a right hand but Kadowski moved out of range.
Jim Kelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Kelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Kelly blocks a head kick by Kadowski.
Jim Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kelly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kadowski. That did some damage!
Kelly throws a leg kick
enabling Kadowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Kelly throws a hook but Kadowski blocks it.
Kadowski looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range.
Donk. Kelly catches Kadowski right on the button with a cross.
Kadowski lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly misses with a head kick.
Kadowski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kelly. That one must have hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Kadowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kadowski throws a right hand that misses
and Kelly counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kadowski is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly sends Kadowski crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kelly is motioning to the referee to let Kadowski up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kelly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kadowski's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Kadowski.
Kelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kadowski can do to turn this around?
Kelly throws a head kick but Kadowski moves out of range.
Kelly throws a chopping leg kick but Kadowski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Kelly.
Kelly catches Kadowski with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Kadowski forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Kelly!
Jim Kelly bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asko Vilenius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Ferrigno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vilenius might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Surfin Bird. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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29
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39
265 lbs
27 - 23 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Asko Vilenius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Ferrigno!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrigno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vilenius defends well and Ferrigno ends up having to push Vilenius into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ferrigno shoots in and drives through. Vilenius sprawls well.
Vilenius takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vilenius's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ferrigno under the eye.
Vilenius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferrigno.
Nice takedown defense from Vilenius. No joy for Ferrigno on that attempt.
Asko Vilenius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Ferrigno.
Vilenius throws the left hand but Ferrigno avoids the punch easily.
Ferrigno goes for a double leg but Vilenius avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vilenius continues to drive forward.
Vilenius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vilenius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferrigno. Ferrigno circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ferrigno misses with the combination.
Vilenius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferrigno throws out the jab.
Vilenius 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrigno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Vilenius.
Ferrigno looks winded!
Vilenius throws a looping overhand right but Ferrigno ducks down to avoid it.
Nice cross by Vilenius.
Ferrigno shoots in for a double leg but Vilenius sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vilenius swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno shoots in but no luck this time.
Vilenius connects with a crisp jab.
Ferrigno slips a straight right by Vilenius.
Ferrigno feints the counter takedown.
Ferrigno gets caught flat footed, as Vilenius shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vilenius working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vilenius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vilenius with a nice head shot there.
Vilenius trying to control but Ferrigno is working from the bottom.
Vilenius forces his way into half guard.
Vilenius stalling.
Vilenius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferrigno keeps working.
Ferrigno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno actively working from the bottom here.
Vilenius tries to pass to full mount but Ferrigno defends it.
Vilenius moves into full mount! Ferrigno won't be happy about that!
Vilenius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ferrigno wants to control but Vilenius is having none of it.
Vilenius lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilenius content just to control the position here.
Vilenius trying to control but Ferrigno is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ferrigno is trying to escape the mount.
Vilenius in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vilenius postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ferrigno looks a forlorn figure.
Ferrigno manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vilenius content to control rather than advance.
Ferrigno works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ferrigno looking for a guillotine here but Vilenius defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius connects with a couple of short punches.
Vilenius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vilenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrigno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferrigno looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferrigno, not yet.
Ferrigno is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vilenius trying to control but Ferrigno is working from the bottom.
Ferrigno escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vilenius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferrigno lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asko Vilenius dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vilenius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferrigno.
Vilenius scores with a hook to the body. Ferrigno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vilenius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferrigno.
Vilenius throws a series of punches but Ferrigno moves out of range.
Ferrigno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ferrigno misses with a jab to the body
and Vilenius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vilenius throws an overhand right that lands on Ferrigno's shoulder, as Ferrigno tries to avoid the shot.
Ferrigno with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vilenius counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferrigno shoots in for a takedown but Vilenius shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Vilenius was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ferrigno.
Ferrigno throws an overhand right that lands on Vilenius's shoulder, as Vilenius tries to avoid the shot.
Ferrigno throws a right hand that misses
and Vilenius counters with a straight right hand.
Vilenius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferrigno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilenius. Ferrigno does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilenius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferrigno moves away.
Lou Ferrigno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilenius lands with a right hand.
Ferrigno is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Vilenius.
Ferrigno with a poor takedown
and Vilenius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asko Vilenius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Ferrigno.
Vilenius drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilenius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrigno keeping moving, preventing Vilenius from controlling successfully.
Vilenius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vilenius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ferrigno keeping moving, preventing Vilenius from controlling successfully.
Vilenius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferrigno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferrigno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vilenius chips away with some ground and pound.
Vilenius is working Ferrigno over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vilenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferrigno is keeping the position for now.
Ferrigno is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius stands up over Ferrigno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vilenius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vilenius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vilenius has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ferrigno to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Vilenius is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ferrigno pulls down on the head and he's put Vilenius to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lou Ferrigno!
Lou Ferrigno thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sigvard Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Cronos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cronos's choice of entrance music: Sandstorm. Jose Cronos will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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117 lbs
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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
40 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sigvard Aurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Cronos!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A lazy body kick from Aurelius
and Cronos counters with a stiff right hand.
Aurelius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cronos throws a leg kick
and Aurelius counters with a straight right hand.
Aurelius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cronos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cronos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aurelius is rocked!
A low kick from Aurelius misses
and Cronos scores with a counter punch that sends Aurelius to the canvas! Cronos smells blood - he's punishing Aurelius with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Aurelius has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Cronos!
In his post fight interview, Jose Cronos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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