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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joey Nix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karri Koira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nix's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gorilla Militia by Bliss n Eso. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Nix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karri Koira!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koira lands with a straight right. Nix didn't see that one coming.
Nix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites in the buildup to the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nix.
Koira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nix keeps Koira at a distance using the push kick.
Koira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nix motions for Koira to come forward. Nix throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nix misses with a low kick.
Koira moves out of range as Nix strikes.
Koira moves out of range as Nix throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nix tries to land a front kick but Koira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koira throws out a counter right but Nix avoids it with no problem.
Koira throws out a loose jab but Nix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koira. Nix does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nix tries to land a body kick
and Koira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nix misses with a takedown
and Koira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nix darts in looking for a takedown but Koira gets double underhooks and turns Nix into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Nix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crunch! Nix slams his shin into Koira's torso.
Nix throws a low kick but Koira avoids it.
Koira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nix lands an overhand right.
Nix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koira throws a hook but Nix blocks it.
Nix half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nix misses with a head kick.
Koira takes a swing at Nix's ribcage but misses.
Nix throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koira moves out of range of the body kick from Nix.
Nix throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Koira flicks out a counter leg kick but Nix steps away.
Koira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nix misses with a head kick.
Nix throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Nix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nix misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koira defending well as Nix loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koira was well out of range. Poor timing from Nix.
Koira throws the left hand but Nix avoids the punch easily.
Nix takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nix tries for a takedown but Koira circles away easily
and Koira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koira.
Nix feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nix goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nix tries to clinch but Koira is having none of it.
Koira lands a jab to Nix's midsection.
Nix misses with a body shot
enabling Koira to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koira cracks Nix with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nix is rocked!
Koira walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Nix drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Koira swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Nix's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karri Koira!
An out of breath Karri Koira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Riordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Qarni has chosen Hells Bells as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Riordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fahad Al Qarni!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Qarni scores with a body shot.
Al Qarni swats away the attempt to clinch by Riordan.
Riordan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riordan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Riordan tries to clinch but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Al Qarni - just one landing.
Al Qarni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Riordan wants to clinch.
Al Qarni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riordan.
Al Qarni throws a counter combo.
Riordan tries to clinch up but Al Qarni circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Al Qarni. That snapped Riordan's head back.
Riordan wants to clinch up but Al Qarni keeps it at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Al Qarni there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riordan is looking to clinch.
Jab by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Riordan tries to clinch but Al Qarni is having none of it.
Riordan tries to clinch but Al Qarni is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riordan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Al Qarni napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Al Qarni tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Qarni prevents Riordan from improving position.
Al Qarni is looking to reverse the position.
Al Qarni takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Al Qarni sneaks back into half guard.
Al Qarni looking for submissions off his back.
Al Qarni wants to improve his position but Riordan is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Riordan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni gets full guard.
Al Qarni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Qarni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Qarni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riordan defends well.
Riordan forces his way into half guard.
Riordan wants to work for an arm triangle but Al Qarni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riordan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Riordan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been hearing good reports from Riordan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Riordan is keen to just control but Al Qarni is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Qarni looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Qarni looking for submissions off his back.
Al Qarni looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Riordan wants to pass to mount but Al Qarni is defending the position.
Al Qarni trying to control but Riordan postures up.
Al Qarni is looking to improve his position.
Riordan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Qarni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Riordan.
Riordan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fahad Al Qarni dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Riordan is looking to clinch but Al Qarni is avoiding it.
Al Qarni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riordan.
Riordan slips a jab and a cross from Al Qarni.
Riordan goes for a double leg but Al Qarni avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Al Qarni continues to drive forward.
Al Qarni shoots and misses
and Riordan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riordan is looking to clinch.
Al Qarni fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Al Qarni has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Riordan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A lazy left from Al Qarni finds it's target.
Riordan misses with a hook.
Riordan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Al Qarni.
Riordan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Al Qarni cracks Riordan with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riordan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al Qarni avoids it really well and circles away.
Riordan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Al Qarni is fending him off so far but Riordan persists. Nope, Al Qarni circles away and we're back to standing.
Al Qarni throws out a counter right but Riordan avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Riordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riordan is looking to clinch but Al Qarni is avoiding it.
Riordan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Al Qarni tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Riordan defends well and Al Qarni ends up having to push Riordan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni scores with a nice head shot.
Al Qarni 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.
Riordan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Qarni throws out the jab.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Qarni connects with a crisp jab.
Al Qarni decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Al Qarni looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Riordan wants to get back to full guard.
Riordan won't allow Al Qarni to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riordan wants to control but Al Qarni is keeping busy.
Riordan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Al Qarni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riordan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riordan trying to control here.
Al Qarni is working for a kimura but Riordan is defending it quite comfortably.
Al Qarni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riordan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Qarni is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riordan controlling the position for now.
Riordan tries to roll over but Al Qarni keeps him under control.
Al Qarni is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Al Qarni is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riordan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Qarni.
Al Qarni is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Riordan sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Riordan wants to improve his position but Al Qarni is controlling well.
Al Qarni seems to be working for a kimura but Riordan defends the submission attempt.
Riordan is controlling Al Qarni's trapped leg to prevent Al Qarni from advancing to side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Al Qarni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riordan dives in and grabs Al Qarni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Qarni pushes down on Riordan's head and hops out.
Al Qarni looks to land a right hand but Riordan moved out of range.
Al Qarni lands with a right hand.
Riordan goes for a double leg but Al Qarni avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Al Qarni continues to drive forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Al Qarni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fahad Al Qarni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Al Qarni cracks Riordan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Riordan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al Qarni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Riordan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riordan fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Al Qarni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al Qarni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Qarni moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Riordan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al Qarni avoids it really well and circles away.
Al Qarni swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riordan throws an overhand right that lands on Al Qarni's shoulder, as Al Qarni tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Riordan misses.
Riordan clinches up with Al Qarni and pushes him back against the cage.
Al Qarni lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Qarni avoids the elbow strike from Riordan, against the cage.
Riordan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riordan is pushing Al Qarni up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni is trying to break free.
Riordan is looking to control Al Qarni's arms but Al Qarni gets an underhook and turns him. Now Riordan has his back to the cage.
Al Qarni is trying to push Riordan away but Riordan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Al Qarni is working for takedown but Riordan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Al Qarni lands a shoulder strike.
Riordan lands a body punch.
Al Qarni gets underhooks to prevent Riordan's takedown attempt.
Al Qarni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riordan wants to clinch up but Al Qarni keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Riordan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Riordan tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Al Qarni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch combination from Al Qarni misses.
Al Qarni scores with a hook.
Al Qarni misses with a few strikes there.
Al Qarni thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Al Qarni.
Al Qarni throws a good cross that connects.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al Qarni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riordan shoots for a takedown but Al Qarni saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Riordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Qarni misses with a two punch combination.
Riordan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Al Qarni finds it's way round the side to connect with Riordan's head.
Al Qarni closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Riordan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Al Qarni wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riordan, who protects the arm well.
Al Qarni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Qarni working away.
Riordan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Riordan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Riordan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is working for a kimura but Riordan is defending it quite comfortably.
Riordan is controlling Al Qarni's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Riordan is looking for a sweep. Al Qarni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riordan is doing well to control the position and prevent Al Qarni from advancing to side control.
Riordan wants to control but Al Qarni is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Al Qarni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riordan's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Riordan is looking to improve his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Al Qarni is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riordan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Riordan is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tommy Riordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riordan trying to hold on to Al Qarni's head to control him but Al Qarni postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fahad Al Qarni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Al Qarni 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fahad Al Qarni!
During a confident post fight interview, Fahad Al Qarni thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikki Tysson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meat Chris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikki Tysson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meat Chris!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chris has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chris throws a leg kick but Tysson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tysson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Meat Chris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chris connects with a leg kick. Tysson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chris tries to sprawl but Tysson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chris has his hands clasped together around Tysson's back. He's all about the action.
Chris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tysson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chris sees it coming and defends easily.
Tysson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tysson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tysson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tysson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chris keeps working.
Chris is trying to get back to full guard.
Tysson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chris keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tysson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tysson looking to control but Chris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tysson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tysson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tysson trying to control but Chris is having none of it.
Tysson has control of Chris's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chris regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tysson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chris wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tysson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Tysson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tysson looking to control but Chris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chris can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chris tries to reverse the position but Tysson maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tysson tries to control but Chris wriggling away.
Chris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tysson controlling from mount.
Tysson tries to control but Chris wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chris is bucking up trying to escape but Tysson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tysson looking to control but Chris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikki Tysson 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.
Chris thumps Tysson with a low kick.
Chris throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tysson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tysson lands in his opponent's guard.
Chris trying to keep a closed guard but Tysson is proving a slippery customer.
Chris is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chris keeping moving, preventing Tysson from controlling successfully.
Tysson advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tysson wants to control but Chris is keeping him busy.
Tysson wants to pass to mount but Chris is defending the position.
Chris wants to get back to full guard.
Tysson is pressing down on Chris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chris is holding on for now.
Tysson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chris is trying to control but can't.
Tysson wants to take a breather but Chris is having none of it.
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.
Chris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tysson postures up in Chris's guard and throws a big left but Chris blocks it.
Tysson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chris can do to turn this around?
Chris trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tysson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chris manages to circle out of the way.
Tysson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tysson shoots in for a takedown but Chris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chris tries a low kick but Tysson avoids it.
Tysson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Meat Chris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tysson misses with an uppercut
and Chris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tysson blocks a leg kick.
Chris throws a low kick but Tysson moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chris.
Chris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tysson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chris throws the left hand but Tysson avoids the punch easily.
Chris lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tysson takes a step back to recover.
Chris misses with a combination
and Tysson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chris!
Tysson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tysson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chris tries to improve position but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tysson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tysson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tysson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tysson trying to control the action but Chris is working from the bottom.
Chris wants to control but Tysson postures up.
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 Mikki Tysson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Tysson tries for a takedown but Chris circles away easily
and Chris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tysson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chris cracks Tysson with a good jab.
It looks like Mikki Tysson has been cut.
Chris misses with a looping left.
Tysson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tysson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tysson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chris. Chris obviously looking to wear him down.
Chris throws a low kick, looking for Tysson's leg but Tysson calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tysson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tyssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tysson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chris punishes Tysson's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Tysson.
Chris misses with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Chris. No joy for Tysson on that attempt.
Chris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tysson moves away.
Chris scores with a nice strike.
Chris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tysson.
Tysson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chris.
Chris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tysson.
Chris wants to land a leg kick but Tysson is out of range.
Chris lands a body shot.
Meat Chris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Chris tenderised Tysson's leg. Tysson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tysson moves out of range as Chris throws a body kick.
Meat Chris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tysson slips under a jab from Chris.
Tysson shoots in but Chris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikki Tysson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tysson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tysson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chris defends well and Tysson ends up having to push Chris into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tysson moves away.
Tysson feinted with a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Chris misses.
Tysson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chris sprawls and moves away.
Chris is looking to land body kicks.
Chris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tysson or perhaps it was just good defense by Chris, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chris throws a looping overhand right but Tysson ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Chris.
Tysson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tysson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chris was well out of range. Poor timing from Tysson.
Chris throws out a counter right but Tysson avoids it with no problem.
Chris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tysson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tysson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chris working a defensive guard but Tysson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Chris gets back to half guard.
Tysson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chris keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tysson slows the pace down in half guard.
Tysson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tysson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chris trying to hold on to Tysson's head to control him but Tysson postures up.
Chris misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meat Chris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tysson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mikki Tysson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alphonse Tchami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tero Karhula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karhula has chosen Will Smith - Men In Black as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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16 - 7 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alphonse Tchami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Karhula!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Karhula.
Karhula throws a hook to the side of Tchami's head but Tchami sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tchami appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tchami drives through and clinches with Karhula against the cage.
Tchami throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tchami lands an elbow just above Karhula 's eye.
Karhula is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tchami gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tchami swings wildly with an uppercut but Karhula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tchami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tchami pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tchami throws an elbow that misses.
Karhula wants the takedown. Tchami is fighting it off but Karhula persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tchami's guard against the cage.
Karhula works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Karhula not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karhula throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Karhula there.
Tchami wants to improve his position but Karhula is controlling well.
Tchami looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Karhula working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Karhula is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchami tries to roll over but Karhula keeps him under control.
Karhula is keen to just control but Tchami is a slippery customer.
Tchami is trying to control but can't.
Karhula looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Karhula passes to side control.
Karhula tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tchami manages to work his way to half guard, despite Karhula's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tchami is not content to let Karhula control the position.
Karhula is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tchami avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karhula.
Tchami tries to get to full guard but Karhula has control of the leg.
Karhula wants to pass the guard but Tchami is defending well.
Tchami gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karhula looking to pass the guard.
Karhula is looking to work some ground and pound but Tchami has wrist control.
Karhula sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tchami is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tchami is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhula manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tchami manages to get himself to full guard.
Tchami 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.
Tchami can't keep his opponent in guard - Karhula advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tchami is in trouble now - Karhula has advanced to mount!
Karhula dominating with strikes here.
Karhula lands a big shot there that rocks Tchami but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Karhula has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tchami tries to hold on but Karhula postures up.
Karhula lands a big elbow.
Karhula lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karhula scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tchami?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhula landing punches.
Tchami is rocked!
Karhula lands a big elbow - Tchami is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Tchami is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tero Karhula!
Tero Karhula thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Alphonse Tchami was interviewed post fight and said 'It's disappointing, but I'll train hard and come back stronger next time.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aapo Ik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aapo Ik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy O Brien!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ik shoots in for a takedown but O Brien shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for O Brien, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Brien misses with a hook. Ik ducked under it nicely.
O Brien misses with a left hand
and Ik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Brien takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
O Brien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Brien.
An attempted straight right counter from Ik misses the target.
Ik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
O Brien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Billy O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ik throws a hook but O Brien blocks it.
Ik cracks O Brien with an open hand slap.
O Brien has his takedown stuffed
and Ik counters with a single leg into guard. O Brien didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Brien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ik trying to control but O Brien is working from the bottom.
Ik throwing strikes from guard but O Brien blocks nicely.
Ik throws a big right hand that misses.
Ik is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ik trying to control the position from guard on top but O Brien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ik throwing strikes from guard but O Brien blocks nicely.
Ik trying to control but O Brien is working from the bottom.
Ik postures up in O Brien's guard and throws a big left but O Brien blocks it.
Ik landing with the ground and pound.
Ik 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ik trying to control but O Brien is working from the bottom.
Ik got a little sloppy there for a moment and O Brien has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ik has managed to get both his arms back between O Brien's legs - danger averted.
O Brien looking for a guillotine here but Ik defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Brien looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ik landing with the ground and pound.
Ik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ik wants to control from the top but O Brien keeps moving.
Ik drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ik jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ik defends it easily.
Ik scoring with some ground and pound.
O Brien is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ik frees his head nicely. Oh but O Brien has switched to an armbar! Ik is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Billy O Brien!
Billy O Brien decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place.
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Lewis and Juan Morales. Lewis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nelly - Hot In Herre. 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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183 lbs
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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
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Morales!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis throws a hook to the side of Morales's head but Morales sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice combination there by Lewis.
No luck for Morales with that takedown attempt.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch but Lewis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lewis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morales's calf.
Lewis cracks the inside of Morales's front leg.
Morales lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morales will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Morales clinches up against the cage.
Morales misses with an elbow over the top.
Morales misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morales struggles to land a body shot inside as Lewis controls his hands.
Morales works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Morales.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis tries to stall but Morales uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Morales lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lewis lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morales pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lewis back to the cage. Morales follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Ray Lewis has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Morales.
Lewis throws a jab but it's blocked by Morales.
Lewis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for Lewis.
Lewis throws a body punch but Morales moves out of range.
Lewis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lewis tries to work over Morales's front leg with a kick but Morales checks it.
Lewis throws a body shot but no joy.
Lewis throws a body punch but Morales moves out of range.
We've been told by Lewis's head coaches at LOD: Gym of the Gods that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lewis lands a head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morales.
Lewis half committed to a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Morales.
Lewis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lewis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morales is able to avoid easily.
Lewis avoids a kick to the body.
Morales slips a straight right by Lewis.
Morales misses with an uppercut
and Lewis counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Morales. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Lewis does it's job there.
Lewis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lewis tries to land a leg kick but Morales saw it coming and moves away.
Lewis throws a jab when Morales was well out of range.
Morales shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Lewis misses.
Lewis throws a body shot but no joy.
Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morales fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Lewis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morales dives in and grabs Lewis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lewis pushes down on Morales's head and hops out.
Lewis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lewis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis walks into a stiff left hand from Morales.
Lewis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morales misses with a series of wild punches.
Lewis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Morales is just out of range.
Lewis lands a right hook to the body.
Morales lands a nice shot that snaps Lewis's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Morales.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales misses with an uppercut. Lewis saw that one coming.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morales moves away.
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
Lewis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lewis missing with a left hand there. Morales was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Lewis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morales throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morales, right into the meat.
Morales moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off.
Lewis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morales defending well as Lewis loads up on a big left hand.
Morales keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lewis.
Good exchange - Morales coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morales fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lewis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lewis scores with a jab. Morales acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morales misses with a takedown
and Lewis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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 Ray Lewis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ray Lewis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lewis misses with a body shot.
Lewis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morales throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morales takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morales has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jab by Lewis.
Lewis feints and then cracks Morales's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morales down.
Lewis thuds a left hand into Morales's body.
Morales ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morales moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Morales shoots in looking for a takedown but Lewis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morales's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lewis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morales.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morales.
Ray Lewis is winning the standup battle so far.
Morales misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lewis circles away quickly and effectively.
Lewis swings for the body but Morales moves out of range.
Ray Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morales lands a nice hook to Lewis's body. Lewis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lewis walks into a jab.
Lewis tests Morales's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morales misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Morales checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Morales throws a hook to the side of Lewis's head but Lewis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morales misses the shot to the body.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morales was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Lewis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lewis lands with an overhand left.
Lewis tries to keep at a distance but Morales has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morales has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lewis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lewis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Lewis.
Morales tries to throw a body punch but Lewis avoids it by throwing Morales back against the cage.
Morales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morales drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lewis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ray Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Morales.
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Lewis misses with a straight left.
Morales scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis looks to throw the jab but Morales is out of range.
Morales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Lewis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lewis misses with an uppercut.
Morales clobbers Lewis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
Morales appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morales connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales clobbers Lewis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lewis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morales throws a lazy body kick
and Lewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morales scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lewis in his tracks.
Morales connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lewis looks to land a left hand but Morales moved out of range nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lewis, right into the meat.
Morales throws a jab but it's blocked by Lewis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morales. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morales moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Morales.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morales is looking to clinch.
Lewis misses the jab.
Morales cracks a nice hook into Lewis's ribs.
Morales decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lewis trying to control from the bottom.
Morales takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Morales not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lewis tries to kick Morales off but Morales keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Morales thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morales is trying to control. Lewis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lewis is holding on to half guard well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Morales looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Morales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ray Lewis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lewis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morales counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Morales.
Lewis throws the left hand but Morales avoids the punch easily.
Morales takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters circling a little - Lewis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Morales throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Morales lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lewis at a distance.
Morales moves out of range of the strikes.
Lewis just misses with a punch to the body.
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lewis counters with an outside leg kick.
Morales slips a straight right by Lewis.
Lewis misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Morales tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morales. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis throws a big counter combination but Morales scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Morales ducks right into an uppercut from Lewis.
Morales takes the fight into the clinch.
Lewis is trying to force a seperation but Morales has the dominant position.
Morales is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lewis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Lewis.
Morales lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Lewis throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales.
Morales lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morales is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lewis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lewis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Morales misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a knee to the head.
Morales misses with some punches.
Juan Morales seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morales misses with the head strike.
Lewis breaks from the clinch.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Morales.
Lewis throws a right and a left that Morales avoids nicely.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch but Lewis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lewis swings for the body but Morales moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lewis misses the target.
Good leg kick by Morales there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morales lunges at Lewis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lewis's hand.
Morales throws a shot from downtown. Lewis moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morales.
Morales misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morales shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lewis is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lewis kicks off Morales and gets to his feet.
Morales with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morales tries to clinch up.
Morales misses with a body shot.
Lewis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morales ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Morales feints the counter takedown.
Morales chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lewis can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lewis doesn't seem bothered though.
Lewis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Morales's head.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morales.
Lewis slaps away a takedown attempt from Morales, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ray Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Morales.
Morales misses with a hook. Lewis ducked under it nicely.
Morales dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lewis avoids the body shot from Morales.
A combination from Lewis does no damage.
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick and Morales moves out of range easily.
Lewis connects with a single shot there.
Morales misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morales's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lewis under the eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ray Lewis.
I think Lewis 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juan Morales!
Juan Morales decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maurício Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josiah Bartlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartlet has chosen Gary Numan- Praying to the Alien as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurício Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Josiah Bartlet!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartlet moves away.
Aurelio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bartlet throws a body kick that misses.
Bartlet closes the distance and clinches.
Aurelio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aurelio throws a head punch that misses.
Bartlet missing with knees to the body.
Aurelio avoids the elbow strike from Bartlet, against the cage.
Aurelio takes an elbow to the temple.
Bartlet misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bartlet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aurelio's brow.
Aurelio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bartlet blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio can't find room to land a body shot as Bartlet controls the action.
Aurelio swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartlet uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Aurelio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bartlet digs a right hand underneath Aurelio's ribcage. Aurelio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aurelio throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartlet.
Aurelio stalling in the clinch but Bartlet improves position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bartlet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aurelio's brow.
Bartlet tries a body shot but Aurelio blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bartlet throws an elbow but misses.
Aurelio is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bartlet is keeping busy.
Bartlet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aurelio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aurelio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aurelio avoids a wild elbow strike from Bartlet.
Aurelio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bartlet backwards.
Bartlet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aurelio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Bartlet.
Aurelio tries to stall but Bartlet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio tries to work over Bartlet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aurelio blocks the elbow strike.
Bartlet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bartlet lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Bartlet.
Bartlet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartlet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartlet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bartlet lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bartlet scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Bartlet.
Aurelio is trying to stall.
Bartlet lands an elbow inside that Aurelio shrugs off.
A knee to the head by Bartlet.
It looks like Maurício Aurelio has been cut.
Aurelio jumps guard and drags Bartlet to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bartlet passes Aurelio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet stalling.
Bartlet is looking to take a break and control but Aurelio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aurelio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bartlet is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aurelio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bartlet controlling the pace.
Aurelio is looking to control Bartlet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aurelio avoid being mounted?
Bartlet wants to control but Aurelio is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aurelio won't allow Bartlet to pass to mount.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Aurelio is predictable there
so Bartlet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bartlet trying to control but Aurelio is working from the bottom.
Bartlet tries to stand but Aurelio is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josiah Bartlet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurício Aurelio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aurelio misses with a looping left.
Aurelio tests Bartlet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aurelio loads up on a big right hand but Bartlet slips the punch.
Bartlet throws a nice head kick!
Bartlet throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A clash of legs there as Aurelio blocks the low kick.
Bartlet lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bartlet delivers a nice body kick.
Bartlet scores with a punch to the head.
A punch combination from Aurelio misses.
Bartlet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aurelio.
Aurelio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bartlet throws a chopping leg kick but Aurelio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aurelio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bartlet moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartlet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bartlet misses with a head kick.
Bartlet ducks under a wild hook from Aurelio.
Aurelio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bartlet.
Bartlet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Josiah Bartlet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bartlet.
Bartlet misses with a kick to the body.
Bartlet plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Josiah Bartlet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bartlet misses with a straight left.
Aurelio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bartlet.
Aurelio connects with a right hand. Bartlet shakes it off.
Bartlet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aurelio moves out of range of the body kick.
Aurelio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartlet.
Bartlet lands a nice shot that snaps Aurelio's head back.
Josiah Bartlet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelio looks to land a body kick but Bartlet moved away.
Bartlet looks to land a body kick but Aurelio moved away.
Aurelio clobbers Bartlet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelio takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aurelio throws a hook to the side of Bartlet's head but Bartlet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bartlet tries to clinch but Aurelio moves out of range.
Bartlet moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet's corner calls for a 1-2. Bartlet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bartlet.
Aurelio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Aurelio misses.
Bartlet throws a push kick but Aurelio slaps the foot to one side.
Aurelio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bartlet.
Bartlet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartlet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bartlet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aurelio. That did some damage!
Aurelio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bartlet takes a swing at Aurelio's ribcage but misses.
Aurelio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aurelio blocks the body kick.
Bartlet cracks the inside of Aurelio's front leg.
Aurelio lands a jab.
Aurelio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aurelio misses with a wild body shot.
Bartlet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aurelio checks a leg kick nicely.
Bartlet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet looks to land a body kick but Aurelio moved away.
Bartlet connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aurelio throws a lazy right hand but Bartlet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aurelio swings for the body but Bartlet moves out of range.
Aurelio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartlet was well out of range. Poor timing from Aurelio.
Bartlet throws a push kick but Aurelio slaps the foot to one side.
A cross from Aurelio lands.
Bartlet throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bartlet staying out of range there.
Bartlet is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bartlet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Aurelio.
Aurelio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bartlet has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Aurelio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aurelio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bartlet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aurelio just misses with a punch to the body.
Bartlet swings for the body but Aurelio moves out of range.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Bartlet as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bartlet moves out of range as Aurelio strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bartlet lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aurelio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aurelio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bartlet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bartlet throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bartlet misses with a kick to the body.
Aurelio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bartlet sprawls and moves away.
Aurelio looks to land a left hand but Bartlet moved out of range nicely.
Bartlet is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Aurelio slips a jab and a cross from Bartlet.
Bartlet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bartlet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aurelio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bartlet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aurelio.
Aurelio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartlet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aurelio throws out the jab.
Bartlet moves away from the strike by Aurelio.
Bartlet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aurelio moves out of range as Bartlet throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josiah Bartlet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maurício Aurelio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bartlet misses with a kick to the body.
Bartlet lands a jab to Aurelio's midsection.
Aurelio misses with a hook.
Bartlet feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aurelio's calf.
A swing and a miss from Aurelio.
Aurelio stuns Bartlet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aurelio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bartlet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bartlet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aurelio misses with an uppercut. Bartlet saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bartlet.
Aurelio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bartlet.
Aurelio sizes up Bartlet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aurelio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartlet.
Aurelio works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartlet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aurelio will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice shot by Aurelio.
Aurelio takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio lands a jab to the head.
Aurelio throws a leg kick but Bartlet checks it.
A head kick misses from Bartlet.
Good leg kick by Bartlet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bartlet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aurelio throws a push kick but Bartlet slaps the foot to one side.
Bartlet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aurelio throws out a loose jab but Bartlet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartlet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bartlet avoids a kick to the body.
Bartlet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aurelio.
Aurelio throws a leg kick but Bartlet checks it.
Aurelio checks a leg kick.
Aurelio throws a body kick that misses
and Bartlet counters with a shoot takedown. Aurelio fights it but they end up in guard.
Bartlet trying to control but Aurelio is working from the bottom.
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!
Maurício Aurelio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bartlet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aurelio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bartlet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bartlet looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet gets to his feet. Aurelio looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bartlet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aurelio.
Bartlet tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aurelio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bartlet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bartlet throws a head kick but Aurelio moves out of range.
Bartlet throws a right hand that Aurelio ducks under and follows up with a left that Aurelio also avoids with ease.
Bartlet moves out of range of the body kick from Aurelio.
Bartlet is looking to slow Aurelio down with leg kicks.
Bartlet misses with an uppercut. Aurelio saw that one coming.
Aurelio appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Bartlet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aurelio, as that shot connected.
Bartlet avoids the body shot from Aurelio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet lands a leg kick that knocks Aurelio off balance momentarily.
Bartlet throws a front kick that sends Aurelio stumbling back into the cage.
Aurelio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aurelio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Josiah Bartlet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body kick there by Bartlet.
A jab from Aurelio misses.
And Bartlet tries to counter it with a takedown but Aurelio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bartlet throws a head kick that misses.
Aurelio misses the jab.
Bartlet defending well as Aurelio loads up on a big left hand.
Bartlet lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aurelio misses with a hook.
Aurelio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Bartlet.
Bartlet lands a slapping body shot.
Bartlet scores with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josiah Bartlet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bartlet has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josiah Bartlet!
Josiah Bartlet tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lazano De Anda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fadden has chosen Johnny by CORTEZ as his entrance music. John Fadden has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lazano De Anda's chin.
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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
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lazano De Anda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Fadden!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Anda scores with a nice strike.
De Anda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Anda scores with a body shot.
De Anda misses with a hook. Fadden ducked under it nicely.
Fadden gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Anda to score an easy takedown into full guard.
De Anda working some strikes from top position.
De Anda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fadden is looking to stand up but De Anda isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadden is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Anda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Anda wants to pass the guard but Fadden is keeping the position.
De Anda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fadden managing to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
De Anda trying to control but Fadden is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Fadden misses.
De Anda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fadden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Anda thinking.
Fadden lunges at De Anda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Anda's hand.
De Anda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fadden throws out a counter right but De Anda avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Fadden. Beautiful body shot.
Fadden changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. De Anda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadden tries to advance to mount but can't.
De Anda is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rape Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Anda struggling a bit here.
Fadden wants to take a breather but De Anda manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fadden.
De Anda throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
De Anda is trying to keep Fadden in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Anda has a closed guard, preventing Fadden from standing up.
Fadden got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Anda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fadden has managed to get both his arms back between De Anda's legs - danger averted.
De Anda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fadden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fadden throws a big elbow that misses.
Fadden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Anda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Anda looking to control.
My spies in Pahuyuth Muay Thai 12 elite coaches inform me that Fadden has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
De Anda pulls Fadden in close to his closed guard and prevents Fadden from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fadden looks to score with a jab to the body but De Anda is just out of range.
De Anda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Anda misses with a wild body shot.
Fadden scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
De Anda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fadden throws an elbow that misses. De Anda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fadden's guard. Nice move by De Anda!
De Anda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Anda wants to control from the top but Fadden keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Anda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Anda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fadden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Lazano De Anda will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fadden fails to land with a series of punches.
Fadden scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fadden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Anda's head.
De Anda is pressing down on Fadden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fadden passes into half guard.
Fadden stalling away here and it's allowed De Anda to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fadden trying to control the position from guard on top but De Anda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Anda controls Fadden momentarily but Fadden frees himself.
Fadden stands and throws De Anda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Anda is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fadden is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
De Anda wants to control but Fadden is having none of it.
Fadden landing shots from mount.
Fadden prevents De Anda from getting the reversal.
Fadden trying to control but De Anda is having none of it.
De Anda bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
De Anda wants to pass the guard but Fadden is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Anda postures up and lands a big shot to Fadden's brow.
De Anda stands and throws Fadden's legs to the side, diving into side control.
De Anda 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.
Fadden managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by De Anda.
De Anda grinds an elbow into Fadden's temple.
De Anda in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
De Anda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fadden keeps working.
De Anda in side control, throwing shots but Fadden defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Anda wants to control but Fadden is keeping him busy.
De Anda connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fadden some visible discomfort.
Fadden tries to escape but De Anda is in control.
De Anda tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
De Anda works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fadden is working to avoid the ground and pound but De Anda connects with a decent elbow.
Fadden is trying to get back to his feet.
De Anda in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Anda lands an elbow.
De Anda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fadden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De Anda throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fadden is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
De Anda working away.
De Anda cracks Fadden with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lazano De Anda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Anda tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fadden can't do much from the bottom here.
De Anda working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazano De Anda dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
De Anda takes one on the button.
Fadden ducks under a wild hook from De Anda.
De Anda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
John Fadden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Anda.
De Anda throws a jab when Fadden was well out of range.
Fadden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Anda throws a hook but Fadden avoids it easily.
Fadden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fadden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fadden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Anda.
Fadden unleashes a big counter combination but De Anda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
De Anda lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Anda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Anda.
Fadden lands with an overhand left.
De Anda takes one on the button.
De Anda is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh De Anda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Anda gets tackled into the cage by Fadden. Fadden maintains the clinch.
De Anda tries to circle away but Fadden has him pinned against the cage.
Fadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Anda is defending well for now.
Fadden cracks De Anda with a nice body shot.
Fadden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fadden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fadden weaves into range and cracks De Anda right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! De Anda goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Fadden is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Fadden!
John Fadden tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Salosen Mara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyrkilla Tapettava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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25
168 lbs
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162 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salosen Mara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nyrkilla Tapettava!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mara wants to land a leg kick but Tapettava is out of range.
Tapettava misses with a low kick.
Tapettava misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tapettava, right into the meat.
Mara throws a low kick but Tapettava avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tapettava.
A big right from Mara misses.
Mara thumps Tapettava with a low kick.
Mara looks to land a left hand but Tapettava moved out of range nicely.
A clash of legs there as Mara blocks the low kick.
Tapettava stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mara jabs Tapettava right on the nose. Tapettava blinks but takes it well.
Tapettava lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tapettava throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mara cracks Tapettava with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tapettava connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mara checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mara lands with an overhand left.
Mara blocks a head kick by Tapettava.
Tapettava tries to work over Mara's front leg with a kick but Mara checks it.
Mara sizes up Tapettava with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tapettava has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice uppercut lands for Mara. That snapped Tapettava's head back.
Mara thows a leg kick but Tapettava checks it
and Tapettava counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tapettava is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tapettava counters with a good low kick that Mara was not able to check.
Mara looks to throw the jab but Tapettava is out of range.
Tapettava walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tapettava throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tapettava bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tapettava can pounce on him.
Mara blocks a leg kick.
Mara looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tapettava tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara was well out of range. Poor timing from Tapettava.
Mara scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara tried to score with a low kick but Tapettava checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mara.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tapettava.
Tapettava throws a head kick that misses.
Tapettava fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mara.
Mara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tapettava shoots in for a takedown but Mara shows good takedown defense.
Mara tries to land a leg kick but Tapettava saw it coming and moves away.
Tapettava closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tapettava lands in his opponent's guard.
Mara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tapettava.
Tapettava looking to sit in guard and control but Mara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tapettava wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava is adopting a defensive guard.
Tapettava is striking off his back. Mara thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Tapettava is trying to maintain the position but Mara is very close to passing his half guard.
Mara blocks the strikes from Tapettava.
Tapettava is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tapettava tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mara has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tapettava tries to reverse the position but Mara maintains control.
Mara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tapettava keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mara avoids the attempt from Tapettava to control.
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 Salosen Mara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tapettava lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tapettava scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mara is looking to regain half guard here but Tapettava keeps moving and retains side control.
Tapettava tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mara's legs.
Tapettava creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mara sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mara regains half guard, as Tapettava was trying to land strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tapettava.
Mara trying to hold on to Tapettava's head to control him but Tapettava postures up.
Nyrkilla Tapettava has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapettava throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tapettava.
Tapettava thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mara is refusing to be controlled, as Tapettava sits in half guard.
Tapettava missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mara has hold of Tapettava's hands but Tapettava slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tapettava thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tapettava frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tapettava punching from mount but Mara doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava throws some wild stikes that Mara manages to avoid easily.
Tapettava thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The referee warns Mara that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tapettava cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mara is trying desperately to improve position.
Tapettava throwing strikes here but Mara is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tapettava throwing strikes here but Mara is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mara wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tapettava.
Tapettava sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava tries to control but Mara wriggling away.
Tapettava misses with a head shot.
Mara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Tapettava.
Tapettava punching from mount but Mara doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tapettava lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tapettava unloading with bombs!
Mara has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Tapettava's lack of action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mara won't allow Tapettava to pass to mount.
Tapettava uses his free foot to push down on Mara's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mara.
Tapettava pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tapettava throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mara because Tapettava loaded up on that one.
Tapettava punching from mount but Mara doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tapettava scoring with strikes but Mara is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tapettava lands a nice shot to the head.
Mara blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkilla Tapettava showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A clash of legs there as Mara blocks the low kick.
It looked like Mara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tapettava.
Mara checks a low kick from Tapettava.
Tapettava lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tapettava fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Tapettava checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tapettava misses with a leg kick
and Mara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tapettava.
Mara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapettava bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tapettava connects with an inside leg kick.
Tapettava takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tapettava misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tapettava throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mara scores with a decent looking hook.
Tapettava throws a sloppy head kick
and Mara counters with a straight right hand.
Mara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tapettava tries a low kick but Mara avoids it.
Tapettava lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mara's sensitive parts.
Salosen Mara is winning the standup battle so far.
Mara loads up on a big right hand but Tapettava slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Mara misses the target.
Mara takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mara. Tapettava shrugs it off though.
Tapettava lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tapettava lands a leg kick that knocks Mara off balance momentarily.
Mara checks a low kick from Tapettava.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mara lands a nice shot to the body.
Mara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tapettava's sensitive parts.
Mara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tapettava checks it well.
Tapettava looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Mara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tapettava.
Tapettava throws a leg kick
and Mara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tapettava throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tapettava lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tapettava takes one on the button.
Tapettava is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mara's half guard.
Tapettava throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava lands strikes from half guard.
Tapettava missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tapettava landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tapettava throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tapettava missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tapettava looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tapettava thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tapettava missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mara is not content to let Tapettava control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Tapettava.
Good standup being displayed there by Tapettava as he connects with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Tapettava.
Tapettava tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tapettava misses with a head kick.
Tapettava lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tapettava fails with a takedown attempt.
Salosen Mara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nyrkilla Tapettava.
Mara scores with a leg kick.
Tapettava shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nyrkilla Tapettava comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tapettava has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nyrkilla Tapettava!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jarik Belson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rokki Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kukko has chosen Rokki puts asses in the seats! as his entrance music. Jarik Belson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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174 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jarik Belson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokki Kukko!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belson misses with a hook.
Kukko with the counter takedown but Belson avoids it easily.
Belson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kukko moves away.
Kukko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Belson looks to throw the jab but Kukko is out of range.
Belson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belson.
Jarik Belson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belson misses with a left hand
and Kukko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slow jab from Belson misses its intended target.
Belson throws a big shot that misses.
Kukko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kukko trying to control the pace.
Belson trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belson tries to get to full guard but Kukko has control of the leg.
Kukko trying to control from half guard but Belson is working away.
Belson is trying to control but can't.
Kukko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Belson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Belson is looking to improve his position.
Kukko is thwarting Belson's attempts to control the position.
Kukko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Belson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Belson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Belson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kukko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Belson stuns Kukko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Belson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kukko.
Kukko connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Belson misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Belson. Those never looked like landing.
Kukko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kukko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kukko thuds his shin into the meat of Belson's side.
Kukko scoring well with a low kick there.
Kukko slips a jab and a cross from Belson.
Belson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belson misses with a straight left.
Kukko clinches.
Belson tries a body shot but Kukko blocks it.
Kukko is struggling to control the position.
Belson looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kukko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Belson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kukko counters with a nice uppercut.
Belson misses with a hook.
Kukko is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kukko circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Belson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kukko follows Belson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rokki Kukko! Rokki Kukko retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Rokki Kukko rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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hype
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pop
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