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SFC 112: Fadden vs Gaarlandt PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Travis Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maria Ozawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zangief kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is We Own It. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Zangief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maria Ozawa!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozawa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zangief throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zangief misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zangief keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ozawa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ozawa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zangief was covering up waiting for the punch and Ozawa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zangief wants to stand up but Ozawa is controlling him.
Zangief preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozawa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ozawa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good leg kick by Zangief there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice takedown defense from Zangief. No joy for Ozawa on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Travis Zangief has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maria Ozawa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief lands with a thumping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Zangief there.
Ozawa avoids a kick to the body.
Travis Zangief is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ozawa misses with a wild combination.
Ozawa gets a double leg takedown into Zangief's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zangief looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ozawa gets to his feet. Zangief looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ozawa shoots in and drives through. Zangief sprawls well.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Zangief! Ozawa is out on his feet! Zangief rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Ozawa is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Ozawa is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Zangief!
Travis Zangief made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Mad props to Ozawa, he's been around the block like myself but I just simply outworked him tonight. I got a lot of respect for his grappling and its an honor to fight hime. Hope you guys enjoyed our fight!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Juan Matus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davidson comes into the arena with August Burns Red - Meridian blaring out of the sound system. Matus has chosen Crow Spirit as his entrance music. Don Juan Matus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dustin Davidson's chin.
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158 lbs
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145 lbs
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dustin Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Juan Matus!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Matus.
Matus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Davidson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Matus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Davidson misses with a lunging right hand
and Matus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Davidson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Matus 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davidson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davidson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Davidson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matus checks it well.
Matus throws a low kick but Davidson avoids it.
Dustin Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Matus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davidson doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hook to the body lands for Matus.
Davidson stalling in the clinch but Matus improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matus misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Matus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Davidson looking to stall.
Davidson is trying to maintain a safe position but Matus gets an underhook and turns Davidson into the cage.
Davidson can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Matus lands with a right to the head.
Davidson can't find room to land a body shot as Matus controls the action.
A short right from Davidson on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Davidson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Matus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Davidson.
Davidson is trying to break the clinch but Matus is controlling him.
Matus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Matus as the two fighters clinch.
Matus scores with a shot to the side of Davidson's head.
Davidson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matus misses with a knee to the head.
Matus is trying to force a seperation but Davidson has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matus lands a shot to the body.
Davidson tries to break free but Matus pushes him back against the cage.
Davidson can't find room to land a body shot as Matus controls the action.
Davidson is trying to push Matus away but Matus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davidson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidson tries to pull guard but Matus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oh Davidson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davidson can't break the clinch.
Davidson seems to have got his legs back now.
Good body shot from Matus.
Davidson is breathing heavily.
Davidson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Matus on the inside.
Matus stalling.
Davidson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davidson tries to work over Matus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Matus.
Matus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matus digs a right hand into Davidson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Davidson's gas tank.
Matus lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Matus fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Matus.
Matus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davidson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Matus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matus working Davidson over with knees to the body.
Matus taking a breather.
Davidson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matus smiles and moves away.
Matus throws a monster overhand right that drops Davidson! Matus follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Juan Matus!
Don Juan Matus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Callum Pagnozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Berzerk. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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181 lbs
6 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Callum Pagnozzi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pagnozzi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pagnozzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miller throws a series of punches but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
Pagnozzi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pagnozzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Pagnozzi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pagnozzi lands an overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pagnozzi.
Miller is rocked!
Pagnozzi closes the distance looking for a takedown. Miller stuffs it but Pagnozzi still has hold of him. Pagnozzi picks Miller up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Pagnozzi slams Miller to the floor and that's really hurt Miller - he doesn't know where he is! Pagnozzi throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum Pagnozzi!
In his post fight interview, Callum Pagnozzi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yize Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oswald Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yize Li is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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265 lbs
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240 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yize Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oswald Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Li looks to land a right hand but Jokinen moved out of range.
Jokinen throws a counter combo.
Jokinen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Yize Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Li takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jokinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Jokinen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jokinen tries to bum rush Li with a series of wild strikes but Li uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Li misses.
Jokinen throws a big counter head kick but Li avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jokinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Li feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jokinen's calf.
Jokinen thumps Li with a low kick.
We've been told by Li's head coaches at Alpha Elite Private Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Li works Jokinen's body with a nice hook.
Jokinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Li throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Oswald Jokinen has been cut.
Li will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Li, pushing him back against the cage.
Li working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jokinen as the two fighters clinch.
Jokinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Li prevents a body shot from Jokinen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jokinen.
Li wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jokinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Li misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen lands with a right to the head.
Li tries to circle away but Jokinen has him pinned against the cage.
Jokinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Jokinen has Li pressed against the cage, preventing Li from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Li's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jokinen - that landed with a thud.
Jokinen lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Li's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jokinen lands with a light punch inside.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Li's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jokinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land.
Li tries to break free but Jokinen pushes him back against the cage.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Li blocking some punches.
Jokinen is working Li over against the cage.
Li is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Li blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Li.
Jokinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow.
Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jokinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jokinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Li.
Jokinen slips a jab from Li.
Li lands a right hook to the body.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Jokinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Li digs a good body shot into Jokinen's ribs.
Li throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jokinen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Li swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen thumps Li with a low kick.
Li misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Li tries to counter with a takedown but Jokinen is quick to defend against it.
Li fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Li throws a lazy uppercut
and Jokinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Li on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jokinen. That's going to slow Li down.
Li drops Jokinen with a nice combination! Li dives into Jokinen's guard, looking to finish!
Jokinen is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li stopping the sweep attempt from Jokinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jokinen keeps trying to improve his position.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li gets to his feet. Jokinen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswald Jokinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oswald Jokinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jokinen. That's going to slow Li down.
Li is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Li scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jokinen takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
Li clobbers Jokinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Li drops Jokinen with a nice combination! Li dives into Jokinen's guard, looking to finish!
Jokinen is still in real trouble! Can Li finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jokinen is looking for a triangle but Li pushes his legs off easily.
Li avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jokinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Li wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Li defends well.
Li looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jokinen throwing strikes but missing.
Li wants to control but Jokinen passes easily into half guard.
Li manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li managing to control the position.
Li is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Li seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Li slows the pace down in half guard.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Li keeps him under control.
Jokinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Jokinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Li stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Li wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Li decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jokinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Li circles away quickly and effectively.
Li tries to counter with a takedown but Jokinen is quick to defend against it.
Yize Li is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen has closed the distance and engaged Li in a clinch.
Li tries to break free but Jokinen pushes him back against the cage.
Li is trying to force a seperation but Jokinen has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yize Li dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oswald Jokinen's cut.
That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jokinen blocks the body kick.
Jokinen lands with a cross.
Li lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jokinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Jokinen wants to counter with a clinch but Li pushes him away.
Jab by Jokinen.
Jokinen looks to land a combination but Li avoids it well.
Li keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a hook. Li ducked under it nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jokinen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jokinen lands a high kick!
Li is looking to score with low kicks.
Jokinen takes one to the chin there.
Li pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Li throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Li misses its intended target.
Li lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li swats away the attempt to clinch by Jokinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li misses with a few strikes there.
Li swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Li tries to land a front kick but Jokinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jokinen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Li's head.
It looks like Yize Li has been cut.
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Li.
Jokinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jokinen lands with a slapping head kick.
Jokinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Li.
Jokinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Li's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Li wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Li's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Li tries to break free but Jokinen pushes him back against the cage.
Li blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
Li wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jokinen lands a nice uppercut.
Li is trying to force a seperation but Jokinen has the dominant position.
Li escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That kick from Jokinen tenderised Li's leg. Li is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Li circles away.
Li attempts a counter takedown but Jokinen avoids it well and moves away.
Li dodges the punch combination from Jokinen.
Jokinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jokinen tries to clinch but Li is having none of it.
Jokinen scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Nice defenses there by Jokinen.
Jokinen motions for Li to come forward. Jokinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Li attempts a counter takedown but Jokinen avoids it well and moves away.
Li chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jokinen can pounce on him.
Jokinen looks to land a combination but Li avoids it well.
Li drops Jokinen with a nice combination! Li dives into Jokinen's guard, looking to finish!
That has opened up Oswald Jokinen's cut even more.
Li trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen trying to keep a closed guard but Li is proving a slippery customer.
Li passes Jokinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen is pressing down on Li's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Li avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 Yize Li.
I think Li has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Oswald Jokinen!
After winning the bout, Oswald Jokinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Qarni comes to the cage accompanied by Hells Bells. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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187 lbs
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fahad Al Qarni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Benton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Qarni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al Qarni throws a right hand that Benton ducks under and follows up with a left that Benton also avoids with ease.
Al Qarni misses with a straight right.
As Al Qarni backs off Benton throws a huge counter combo but Al Qarni manages to avoid it all.
Al Qarni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Qarni misses with a two punch combination.
Benton clobbers Al Qarni with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Benton moves into the clinch.
Al Qarni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Benton's efforts to push away.
Benton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benton clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Benton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Benton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Al Qarni or not.
Al Qarni is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benton misses with a body punch.
Al Qarni throws a head punch that misses.
Benton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Qarni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Benton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni lands a jab.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the side of Benton's head but Benton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Qarni misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Benton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Al Qarni eats them both and turns towards Benton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Benton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Qarni.
Al Qarni throws out a powerful jab.
Benton scores with a jab. Al Qarni acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A combination from Al Qarni does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Benton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Qarni throws out the jab.
Al Qarni takes a swing at Benton's ribcage but misses.
Benton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benton lands with a straight right. Al Qarni didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Qarni looks to land a right hand but Benton moved out of range.
Al Qarni throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton throws a shot from downtown. Al Qarni moves away and avoids it.
Benton tries to move into range but Al Qarni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Al Qarni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Benton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Al Qarni finds it's way round the side to connect with Benton's head.
Grant Benton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Qarni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benton.
Al Qarni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benton.
Al Qarni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benton in his tracks.
Benton tries to clinch up.
Benton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Qarni, pushing him back against the cage.
Benton tries to work over Al Qarni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Qarni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Qarni throws a jab when Benton was well out of range.
Benton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benton walks into a left hand.
Al Qarni works the jab nicely.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benton stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Qarni. Al Qarni gets slowly back to his feet.
Benton unleashes a big counter combination but Al Qarni bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Qarni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al Qarni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benton moves in looking to clinch but Al Qarni pushes him off.
Benton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut
and Benton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Qarni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Al Qarni dives in and grabs Benton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benton pushes down on Al Qarni's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fahad Al Qarni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benton lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Al Qarni. Those never looked like landing.
Benton tries to clinch but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Al Qarni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Qarni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benton fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Benton.
Al Qarni ducks under a wild hook from Benton.
Benton throws the left hand but Al Qarni avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Benton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Al Qarni missing with a left hand there. Benton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Al Qarni throws a right and a left that Benton avoids nicely.
Benton misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Al Qarni misses its intended target.
Benton has Al Qarni up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Qarni swings wildly with an uppercut but Benton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benton.
Al Qarni blocking some punches.
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 Fahad Al Qarni will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Benton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Al Qarni.
Benton throws a series of punches but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Al Qarni swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Qarni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Al Qarni catches Benton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Al Qarni keeps the fight on the outside.
Al Qarni scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Benton wants to clinch up but Al Qarni keeps it at a distance.
Al Qarni lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Qarni misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Benton misses.
Al Qarni misses the jab.
Al Qarni misses with a takedown
and Al Qarni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Benton does no damage.
Benton misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni moves into range and connects with a jab.
Al Qarni throws a looping overhand right but Benton ducks down to avoid it.
Benton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Qarni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benton has time to react.
Al Qarni is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Al Qarni missing with a left hand there. Benton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A combination from Al Qarni does no damage.
Benton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Qarni.
Al Qarni throwing a counter right hand but Benton manages to avoid it.
Benton scores with a punch to the head.
Benton tries to bum rush Al Qarni with a series of wild strikes but Al Qarni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Al Qarni ducks right into an uppercut from Benton.
Benton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Qarni.
A punch lands to the side of Benton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benton misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton misses the shot to the body.
Benton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Qarni.
Benton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Qarni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Al Qarni - just one landing.
Benton slips a jab and a cross from Al Qarni.
Benton looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Qarni is just out of range.
Benton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Qarni has time to react.
Al Qarni scores with a jab. Benton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Al Qarni shoots in looking for a takedown. Benton tries to sprawl out of it but Al Qarni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Benton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al Qarni with a body shot.
Benton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Qarni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benton is looking for the big counter here.
No joy there for Al Qarni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Benton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benton ducks under a wild hook from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni throws an off balance right hand
and Benton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benton moves forwards but Al Qarni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benton defending well as Al Qarni loads up on a big left hand.
Al Qarni throws a jab but it's blocked by Benton.
Al Qarni tries to bum rush Benton with a series of wild strikes but Benton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Al Qarni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Benton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benton loads up on a big right hand but Al Qarni slips the punch.
Benton ducks under a wild hook from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al Qarni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benton ducks under a wild hook from Al Qarni.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Qarni walks into a stiff left hand from Benton.
Al Qarni throws a jab but it's blocked by Benton.
Al Qarni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Al Qarni misses with a lunging right hand
and Benton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Benton.
A little jabbing left from Benton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al Qarni shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benton as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fahad Al Qarni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Qarni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benton gets a clinch.
Al Qarni misses with some punches.
Benton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Benton.
I was talking to Al Qarni's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Benton leaning against his opponent.
Benton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fahad Al Qarni dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Al Qarni lands with a right hand.
Benton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Qarni to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice shot by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni throws a big shot that misses.
Benton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Al Qarni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benton moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Qarni fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Qarni lands a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton scores with a jab to the head.
Benton closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Qarni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benton.
It looked like Al Qarni was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A right-left combo lands from Benton.
Al Qarni shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benton pinned against the cage. Benton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benton closes the distance and pushes Al Qarni back into the cage.
Al Qarni breaks the clinch.
Benton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al Qarni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al Qarni looks to land a combination. Benton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Al Qarni throws out a powerful jab.
Al Qarni throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benton counters with a series of strikes. Al Qarni will be more careful next time no doubt.
Benton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Qarni throws a jab when Benton was well out of range.
Benton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Qarni shoots in and drives through. Benton sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fahad Al Qarni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Qarni misses with a straight right.
Al Qarni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benton circles away quickly and effectively.
Benton scores with a body shot.
A jab from Al Qarni misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benton trying to stall but Al Qarni improves his position.
Benton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Qarni backwards.
Al Qarni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benton pushes Al Qarni back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Al Qarni's efforts to push away.
Al Qarni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grant Benton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benton working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Al Qarni on the inside.
Al Qarni has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benton after a bit of a struggle.
Benton lands a shot to the body.
Benton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benton throws a shot from downtown. Al Qarni moves away and avoids it.
Benton scores with a decent looking hook.
Benton moves in looking to clinch but Al Qarni pushes him off.
Al Qarni misses with a hook
enabling Benton to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Qarni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Benton throws a body punch but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Fahad Al Qarni is winning the standup battle so far.
Benton feints a jab promting Al Qarni to slip. Benton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Al Qarni slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Al Qarni is rocked!
Benton slips a straight right by Al Qarni.
Benton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benton moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oh Al Qarni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch combination from Al Qarni misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benton! But no joy.
Benton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Al Qarni.
Benton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni seems to have got his legs back now.
Al Qarni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Benton scores with a jab. Al Qarni acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fahad Al Qarni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Qarni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al Qarni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Benton scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Al Qarni throws a right hand that misses
and Benton counters with a crisp one two that drops Al Qarni! Benton thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Al Qarni to his feet! Al Qarni is in big trouble!
Grant Benton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fahad Al Qarni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benton dodges the punch combination from Al Qarni.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Benton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Al Qarni 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 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fahad Al Qarni!
A relieved looking Fahad Al Qarni thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maurício Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alphonse Tchami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurício Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alphonse Tchami!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tchami checks a low kick from Aurelio.
Aurelio misses with a body kick.
Aurelio swings for the body but Tchami moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Tchami's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tchami scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aurelio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aurelio fakes the leg kick and cracks Tchami in the body.
Aurelio scores with a shot to the body.
Aurelio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tchami appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aurelio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tchami can pounce on him.
Tchami throws a head kick but Aurelio moves out of range.
Tchami doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tchami takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aurelio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tchami momentarily.
Aurelio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tchami manages to avoid it.
Tchami just misses with a punch to the body.
Aurelio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at RNC Sport Club in the buildup to the fight.
Aurelio misses with an uppercut
and Tchami counters with an outside leg kick.
Tchami closes the distance and clinches.
Aurelio blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tchami throws an elbow but misses.
Tchami landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tchami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tchami unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aurelio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've been informed that Tchami has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tchami.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aurelio tries a body shot but Tchami blocks it.
Tchami tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tchami throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from Tchami.
Tchami fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tchami throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tchami throws an elbow but misses.
Tchami creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aurelio's defenses.
It looks like Maurício Aurelio has been cut.
Tchami misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tchami pushes off an throws an elbow but Aurelio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aurelio is pushing Tchami up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aurelio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aurelio working aggressively here.
Tchami blocks a body shot from Aurelio.
Aurelio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A knee to the head by Tchami.
Aurelio tries a body shot but Tchami blocks it.
Aurelio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aurelio as Tchami tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aurelio.
Tchami blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio avoids the elbow strike from Tchami, against the cage.
Tchami tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aurelio working aggressively here.
Tchami throws an elbow that misses.
Aurelio misses with a body punch.
Tchami looking to throw knees to the head but Aurelio is blocking nicely.
Come on Aurelio - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short body shot lands from Aurelio as the two fighters clinch.
Aurelio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aurelio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aurelio struggles to land a body shot inside as Tchami controls his hands.
Tchami lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aurelio managing to block the knees to the body from Tchami.
Aurelio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tchami misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio has a couple of punches blocked by Tchami.
Tchami lands a nice elbow.
Tchami keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aurelio's efforts to push away.
Aurelio is leaning against Tchami and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aurelio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelio working aggressively here.
A short right from Aurelio on the inside.
Aurelio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aurelio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tchami with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tchami blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tchami.
Aurelio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tchami misses with an elbow strike.
Aurelio misses with some punches.
Tchami pushes off an throws an elbow but Aurelio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maurício Aurelio will probably get the nod.
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.
Tchami lands a leg kick that knocks Aurelio off balance momentarily.
Tchami lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aurelio will feel that in the morning.
Aurelio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tchami looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Tchami.
Tchami takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tchami moves forwards but Aurelio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aurelio checks a leg kick nicely.
Aurelio misses the jab.
Aurelio throws a big shot that misses.
Aurelio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tchami keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tchami moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tchami buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tchami moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aurelio throws a jab but it's blocked by Tchami.
Tchami throws a head kick but Aurelio moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tchami's calf.
Aurelio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aurelio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tchami was well out of range. Poor timing from Aurelio.
Tchami steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aurelio.
Aurelio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aurelio misses with a right hand
and Tchami counters by clinching up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tchami.
Tchami lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tchami lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tchami looking to throw knees to the head but Aurelio is blocking nicely.
Tchami throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tchami just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aurelio's brow.
Tchami tries to land knees in the clinch but Aurelio avoids the damage to the body.
Aurelio digs a right hand into Tchami's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tchami's gas tank.
Aurelio throws a punch but it's blocked by Tchami.
Tchami creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aurelio's defenses.
Aurelio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio swings wildly with an uppercut but Tchami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aurelio throws a head punch that misses.
Tchami has a couple of punches blocked by Aurelio.
Tchami using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aurelio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tchami landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tchami.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aurelio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aurelio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tchami tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aurelio working aggressively here.
Aurelio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tchami working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aurelio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aurelio stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Alphonse Tchami seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aurelio stalling in the clinch.
Aurelio has a couple of punches blocked by Tchami.
Aurelio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tchami misses with an elbow strike.
Aurelio blocks an elbow strike from Tchami.
Tchami lands a nice knee to the body.
Aurelio blocks an elbow strike from Tchami.
Aurelio avoids a wild elbow strike from Tchami.
Aurelio lands with a light punch inside.
Aurelio tries to work over Tchami's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tchami obliges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aurelio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tchami feints and then cracks Aurelio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aurelio down.
Tchami throws a series of punches but Aurelio moves out of range.
Aurelio lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tchami throws a head kick that misses.
Tchami lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aurelio throws a jab but it's blocked by Tchami.
Maurício Aurelio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelio throws a sloppy head kick and Tchami moves out of range easily.
Aurelio scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Aurelio misses.
A swing and a miss from Aurelio.
Alphonse Tchami is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aurelio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tchami.
Aurelio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tchami looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tchami throws a low kick but Aurelio avoids it.
Aurelio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aurelio misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maurício Aurelio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maurício Aurelio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tchami slips a jab from Aurelio.
Tchami shapes to counter with a head kick.
Aurelio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tchami.
Tchami flicks out a counter leg kick but Aurelio steps away.
Aurelio throws a hook but Tchami avoids it easily.
Tchami avoids the body shot from Aurelio.
Aurelio misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Tchami counter with a right hand.
Tchami misses with a low kick.
Aurelio misses the jab.
Tchami tries a quick counter leg kick but Aurelio is wise to it.
Aurelio throws an overhand right that lands on Tchami's shoulder, as Tchami tries to avoid the shot.
Tchami jabs Aurelio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tchami on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left lands for Aurelio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tchami clinches up with Aurelio and pushes him back against the cage.
Tchami misses with an elbow strike.
Aurelio dodges an elbow strike from Tchami.
Aurelio is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tchami is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchami tries a knee to the head but Aurelio blocks it.
Tchami lands with a right to the head.
Tchami looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aurelio lands an uppercut.
Tchami misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aurelio takes a shot to the head.
Aurelio throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tchami just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aurelio's brow.
Aurelio is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tchami is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tchami as Aurelio tries to tie him up.
Maybe Aurelio would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Aurelio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tchami misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Aurelio.
Aurelio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tchami prevents a body shot from Aurelio.
Aurelio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tchami prevents a body shot from Aurelio.
Tchami throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tchami utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Aurelio.
Aurelio can't find room to land a body shot as Tchami controls the action.
Aurelio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tchami's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Tchami.
Tchami takes a shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tchami.
Aurelio throws a punch but it's blocked by Tchami.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aurelio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Aurelio.
A right handed body shot lands from Tchami.
Tchami lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aurelio pulls Tchami into guard.
Aurelio keeping moving, preventing Tchami from controlling successfully.
Aurelio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tchami pushes down on Aurelio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tchami tries to pass to full mount but Aurelio defends it.
Tchami stalling away here and it's allowed Aurelio to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Alphonse Tchami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aurelio seems keen to control Tchami's posture.
Aurelio has his foot on Tchami's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tchami works his way back into a safe position though.
Tchami wants to control from the top but Aurelio keeps moving.
Tchami wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Aurelio's closed guard. He's half up but Aurelio has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Aurelio pivots and extends the arm, Tchami falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Aurelio! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maurício Aurelio!
A relieved looking Maurício Aurelio thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Alphonse Tchami stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's disappointing, but I'll train hard and come back stronger next time.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Dunham (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. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
170 lbs
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165 lbs
13 - 6 - 1 |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeremy Dunham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Josiah Bartlet!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartlet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dunham throws the kick towards the body but Bartlet avoids it.
Josiah Bartlet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartlet feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dunham's calf.
Dunham misses with a looping right.
Bartlet rushes Dunham and presses him up against the cage.
Dunham wants to break free but Bartlet has control.
A short body shot lands from Bartlet as the two fighters clinch.
Bartlet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dunham.
Bartlet drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dunham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bartlet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartlet moves to clinch but Dunham breaks away
and Dunham counters with a thumping low kick.
Dunham scores with a nice head shot.
Dunham walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Jeremy Dunham has been cut.
We've been told by Dunham's head coaches at Team Listerman that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dunham.
Dunham moves forwards but Bartlet connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bartlet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bartlet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunham.
Dunham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartlet throws out the jab.
Bartlet connects with a leg kick. Dunham looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dunham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bartlet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunham moves away.
Dunham is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bartlet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dunham is out of range.
Bartlet throws a leg kick but Dunham sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bartlet looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dunham!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunham is trying to get back to half guard.
Dunham is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham defending against the ground and pound.
Bartlet throws an elbow but Dunham slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bartlet is looking to take a break and control but Dunham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bartlet misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Dunham's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bartlet is looking to take a break and control but Dunham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet working the strikes but Dunham uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dunham is refusing to be controlled, as Bartlet sits in half guard.
Bartlet missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Bartlet there.
Bartlet passes to full mount!
Dunham working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bartlet throws a strike there. Dunham manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Bartlet working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bartlet wants to take a breather but Dunham is having none of it.
Bartlet uses his free foot to push down on Dunham's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dunham.
Dunham is squirming around, avoiding Bartlet's attempts to control the action.
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 Jeremy Dunham's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dunham misses with a low kick.
Crunch! Dunham slams his shin into Bartlet's torso.
Dunham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Dunham lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bartlet doesn't seem phased though.
Bartlet lands a jab to Dunham's midsection.
Bartlet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunham swings for the body but Bartlet moves out of range.
Bartlet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bartlet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dunham swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Dunham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bartlet shoots in looking for a takedown. Dunham tries to sprawl out of it but Bartlet keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dunham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunham stuffs the takedown.
Jeremy Dunham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Bartlet.
Dunham moves out of range as Bartlet throws a body kick.
Bartlet scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlet connects with a high kick.
Bartlet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bartlet scores with a sloppy right hand. Dunham should have avoided that one.
Dunham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bartlet.
Bartlet explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dunham throws a body punch but Bartlet moves out of range.
Dunham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bartlet.
Bartlet throws a combination that misses
enabling Dunham to counter with a crisp jab.
Dunham throws an overhand right that lands on Bartlet's shoulder, as Bartlet tries to avoid the shot.
Bartlet with the counter takedown but Dunham avoids it easily.
Bartlet takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bartlet looks to land a body kick but Dunham moved away.
Bartlet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dunham.
Bartlet throws a low kick but Dunham avoids it.
A big right from Dunham misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartlet fails with the takedown.
Bartlet is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bartlet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dunham's sensitive parts.
Dunham pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bartlet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dunham throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Bartlet.
Bartlet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dunham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bartlet is looking to clinch.
Bartlet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Dunham misses the target.
Bartlet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dunham stuffs the takedown attempt from Bartlet. Bartlet gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dunham throws a body kick that misses.
Bartlet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bartlet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bartlet throws a body shot but no joy.
As Bartlet looks to move away, Dunham throws a big counter combo bu Bartlet just gets out of the way.
Dunham ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bartlet scores with a jab to the body.
Dunham buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bartlet.
A clash of legs there as Dunham blocks the low kick.
Dunham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartlet.
Bartlet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dunham. Dunham circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet checks a low kick from Dunham.
Dunham looks for the body kick but Bartlet saw that one coming.
Josiah Bartlet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dunham takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dunham checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dunham takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunham connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bartlet's hands.
Dunham connects with a nice looking jab.
Bartlet tries to clinch but Dunham is having none of it.
Dunham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartlet throws a sloppy head kick and Dunham moves out of range easily.
Bartlet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dunham throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bartlet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dunham. That did some damage!
Dunham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bartlet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Josiah Bartlet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Dunham's cut.
That's time! Dunham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dunham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dunham wants to slow Bartlet down by chopping away at his legs.
Bartlet tries to clinch but Dunham moves out of range.
Bartlet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bartlet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bartlet lands a leg kick that knocks Dunham off balance momentarily.
Dunham takes a swing at Bartlet's ribcage but misses.
Dunham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bartlet on the side of the head.
Bartlet wants to land a leg kick but Dunham is out of range.
Dunham throws a shot from downtown. Bartlet moves away and avoids it.
Bartlet changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartlet throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bartlet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dunham has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dunham - that will leave a mark!
Bartlet takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bartlet lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham scores with a shot to the body.
Dunham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dunham.
Bartlet lands the left hand.
Bartlet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bartlet scores with a hook to the body. Dunham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bartlet gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dunham.
Bartlet fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bartlet has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bartlet is looking to score with low kicks.
Dunham swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dunham throws a leg kick which misses Bartlet's front leg but catches the back leg as Bartlet tries to avoid it.
Bartlet shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartlet works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet trying to control the position but Dunham is working away.
Bartlet scoring with punches and elbows.
Dunham is trying to control Bartlet's posture but Bartlet avoids it.
Bartlet working the head with strikes.
Bartlet sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dunham is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham is trying to escape the position but Bartlet is controlling the position.
Bartlet trying to control the action but Dunham is working from the bottom.
Bartlet tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dunham's legs.
Bartlet throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bartlet has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bartlet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bartlet with a couple of short strikes.
Dunham is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dunham blocking the ground and pound.
Bartlet punching from mount but Dunham doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Josiah Bartlet has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big strike lands for Bartlet! That's really hurt Dunham and he's turned his back - Bartlet keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Bartlet jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josiah Bartlet!
Josiah Bartlet was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puntti Manne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay comes into the arena with Sabotage blaring out of the sound system. Manne has chosen Redrama - Music as his entrance music. Puntti Manne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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149 lbs
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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
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Puntti Manne!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manne, pushing him back against the cage.
Clay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manne misses with some punches.
Manne tries a body shot but Clay blocks it.
Clay swings wildly with an uppercut but Manne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clay leaning against his opponent.
Manne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manne tries a body shot but Clay blocks it.
Clay has clasped his hands together around Manne's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Manne felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Manne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Manne manages to get back to half guard.
Clay is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Clay looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clay.
Clay throwing shots but Manne is blocking nicely.
Clay is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clay wants to control but Manne is keeping him busy.
Manne trying to control but Clay postures up.
Clay prevents Manne from improving his position.
Clay is looking for a kimura here.
Manne gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clay is aware though and is defending well.
Manne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Manne is looking for a triangle but Clay pushes his legs off easily.
Clay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clay throwing strikes from guard but Manne blocks nicely.
Clay connects with a couple of short punches.
Clay with a nice head shot there.
Manne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clay cracks Manne with a solid left hand.
Clay sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Manne's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Manne is defending well.
Clay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Manne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clay.
Manne trying to control but Clay postures up.
Manne tries to roll over but Clay keeps him under control.
Clay is trying to control. Manne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Manne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clay is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clay throwing strikes but missing.
Clay cracks Manne with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clay.
Clay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clay advances to half guard.
Clay winds up and cracks Manne with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Manne trying to hold on to Clay's head to control him but Clay postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay lands strikes from half guard.
Clay prevents Manne from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Clay dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Clay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Clay counters with a stiff right hand.
Manne lands a nice looking body kick.
Manne sizes up Clay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clay throws a body shot but no joy.
Manne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Clay moves into the clinch successfully.
Clay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Manne avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Manne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manne misses with some punches.
Manne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Manne.
Clay has a couple of punches blocked by Manne.
Clay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manne blocks a body shot from Clay.
A short right from Manne on the inside.
Manne blocks a body shot from Clay.
Clay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manne backwards.
Clay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manne can do to turn this around?
Clay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clay pushes Manne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clay has a couple of punches blocked by Manne.
Clay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Clay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manne backwards.
Clay holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Manne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clay misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manne.
Manne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manne's elbow.
Manne misses with a punch on the inside.
Manne misses with a punch on the inside.
Clay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clay drags the fight down to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay looking to control.
Clay working a defensive guard but Manne manages to pass into side control anyway.
Clay 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.
Manne scoring with punches from side control.
Clay regains half guard, as Manne was trying to land strikes.
Clay has his hands clasped together around Manne's back. He's all about the action.
Manne wants to take a breather but Clay is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manne lands a nice short elbow.
Clay is staying active underneath Manne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clay gets full guard.
Manne passes Clay's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Clay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manne is pressing down on Clay's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clay is holding on for now.
Clay regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clay wants to control the position but Manne says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Clay tries to get to full guard but Manne has control of the leg.
Clay is trying to maintain the position but Manne is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Manne.
Clay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manne sprawls well. Manne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clay gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Puntti Manne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Manne checks a leg kick.
Clay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manne feints and then cracks Clay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clay down.
Some bone on bone action there as Clay checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clay misses with the combination.
Manne drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clay defends it well.
Manne throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Manne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clay.
Manne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manne throws a body shot but no joy.
Clay throwing a counter right hand but Manne manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Manne motions for Clay to come forward. Manne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clay tries to clinch there but Manne circles away.
A big left from Manne misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Manne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manne misses with a body kick.
Manne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manne is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clay slips a jab from Manne.
Manne with a nice cross.
Manne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manne plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Clay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manne misses with a wild body shot.
Manne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manne throws a solid leg kick but Clay takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manne.
Manne throws a body punch but Clay moves out of range.
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manne counters with a shoot takedown. Clay fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay working a defensive guard but Manne passes into half guard.
Manne wants to control but Clay is keeping him busy.
Clay is looking to improve his position.
Manne content to control rather than advance.
Clay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manne.
Manne thows a huge punch but Clay dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay is looking to improve his position.
Manne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clay defending well though.
Manne slips a nice elbow through Clay's hands, connecting with Clay's forehead.
Clay actively working from the bottom here.
Manne is trying to control the action in half guard but Clay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clay wants to control but Manne is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manne connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manne looking to score a takedown here. Clay is defending well but Manne drives through and ends up in Clay's guard.
Clay is looking for a triangle but Manne pushes his legs off easily.
Clay is trying to keep Manne in close.
Manne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manne is aware though and is defending well.
Manne keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clay's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puntti Manne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Puntti Manne!
Puntti Manne spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Tyson Clay spoke after the fight, saying 'I shit the bed.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bear Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyrkilla Tapettava (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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168 lbs
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162 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bear Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nyrkilla Tapettava!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tapettava is looking to chop away at Stevenson's legs.
Tapettava tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stevenson is able to avoid easily.
Tapettava slaps away a takedown attempt from Stevenson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tapettava attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Stevenson.
Tapettava with the counter takedown but Stevenson avoids it easily.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tapettava closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tapettava lands in his opponent's guard.
Tapettava throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapettava with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tapettava is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevenson has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stevenson is on top in guard.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but Tapettava keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson is in close to Tapettava's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tapettava looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevenson is one step ahead there.
Stevenson 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.
Tapettava trying to control the position here.
Stevenson prevents Tapettava from getting back to his feet.
Tapettava not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tapettava wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tapettava wants to stand up but Stevenson is controlling him.
Stevenson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but Tapettava keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tapettava is pulling down on Stevenson's head. It's preventing any offense from Stevenson, at least for the moment.
Tapettava has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stevenson has passed into side control.
Stevenson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stevenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tapettava keeps working.
Tapettava is looking to reverse the position.
We've been hearing that Stevenson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tapettava is trying to get back to his feet.
Tapettava is looking to regain half guard here but Stevenson keeps moving and retains side control.
Tapettava is trying to control Stevenson's posture but Stevenson avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stevenson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stevenson thows a huge punch but Tapettava dodges it nicely.
Stevenson trying to mount his opponent but Tapettava defends it.
Tapettava desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tapettava is looking for a sweep. Stevenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tapettava is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Stevenson jumps into side control!
Stevenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tapettava keeps working.
Tapettava tries to bench press Stevenson off him but Stevenson keeps the position.
Tapettava can't do much from the bottom here.
Stevenson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tapettava some visible discomfort.
Tapettava taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tapettava wants to get back to his feet but Stevenson drags him back down.
Tapettava tries to bench press Stevenson off him but Stevenson keeps the position.
Stevenson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stevenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tapettava keeps working.
The ground and pound from Stevenson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stevenson prevents Tapettava from escaping the position.
Tapettava takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sloppy strikes there by Stevenson.
Tapettava gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tapettava is trying to control but Stevenson manages to pass to mount!
Tapettava wants to hold on but Stevenson pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Stevenson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tapettava shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stevenson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tapettava scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stevenson has hold of Tapettava's hands but Tapettava slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tapettava trying to control the action but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Stevenson tries to roll over but Tapettava keeps him under control.
Stevenson is pressing down on Tapettava's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stevenson working a defensive guard here.
Tapettava is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stevenson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tapettava.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapettava stands up over Stevenson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tapettava working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stevenson trying to keep a closed guard but Tapettava is proving a slippery customer.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Tapettava from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapettava chips away with some ground and pound.
Stevenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stevenson controls Tapettava momentarily but Tapettava frees himself.
Tapettava is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevenson has wrist control.
Tapettava must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stevenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tapettava is one step ahead there.
Tapettava landing with the ground and pound.
Tapettava trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Tapettava in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tapettava throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tapettava is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tapettava will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tapettava throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stevenson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tapettava throws a leg kick which misses Stevenson's front leg but catches the back leg as Stevenson tries to avoid it.
Stevenson blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Tapettava misses.
Tapettava checks a low kick from Stevenson.
Stevenson checks a low kick from Tapettava.
Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Tapettava's head but Tapettava sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tapettava shoots in and gets a takedown into Stevenson's guard.
Tapettava throws an elbow that misses. Stevenson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tapettava's guard. Nice move by Stevenson!
Tapettava is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stevenson preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson prevents Tapettava from getting back to his feet.
Tapettava wants to sweep here but Stevenson controlling him for the moment.
Nyrkilla Tapettava has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tapettava working a defensive guard here.
Stevenson throwing strikes but missing.
Stevenson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tapettava looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevenson cracks Tapettava with a solid left hand.
Tapettava utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stevenson postures up.
Stevenson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tapettava is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stevenson controls Tapettava momentarily but Tapettava frees himself.
Tapettava preventing the sweep.
Tapettava chips away with some ground and pound.
Tapettava stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevenson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Tapettava from controlling successfully.
Stevenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tapettava is one step ahead there.
Tapettava with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevenson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tapettava throws a strike but Stevenson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tapettava throws a leg kick but Stevenson moved away.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by Tapettava.
Tapettava throws a leg kick which misses Stevenson's front leg but catches the back leg as Stevenson tries to avoid it.
Good work by Stevenson as he checks the leg kick.
Stevenson lands a jab.
Tapettava bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevenson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tapettava misses with a low kick as Stevenson jumps back.
Stevenson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapettava fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stevenson checks it well.
Stevenson throws a big counter combination but Tapettava scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stevenson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tapettava works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapettava wants to land a leg kick but Stevenson is out of range.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tapettava scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stevenson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tapettava quickly recovers to half guard.
Stevenson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tapettava is looking to improve his position.
Tapettava looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tapettava is trying to get back to full guard.
Stevenson is trying to control. Tapettava wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tapettava is concentrating on defense, preventing Stevenson from advancing position.
Stevenson controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson trying to control from half guard but Tapettava is working away.
Tapettava trying to hold on to Stevenson's head to control him but Stevenson postures up.
Stevenson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tapettava keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Stevenson is nestled in close to Tapettava, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tapettava has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stevenson is working away from the top position though.
Stevenson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tapettava's head.
Tapettava trying to get back to full guard but Stevenson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson dominating with strikes here.
Stevenson unloading with bombs!
Tapettava is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tapettava takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stevenson avoids the attempt from Tapettava to control.
Stevenson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tapettava is trying to stand.
Tapettava is looking to improve his position but Stevenson isn't that keen on the idea.
Stevenson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stevenson scoring with strikes but Tapettava is staying in there.
Tapettava is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tapettava is rocked!
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!
Stevenson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tapettava is looking to escape.
Tapettava is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tapettava sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stevenson trying to control from half guard but Tapettava is working away.
Tapettava keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tapettava trying to control from the bottom.
Tapettava wants to get back to full guard.
Stevenson winds up and cracks Tapettava with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tapettava's head.
Tapettava is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bear Stevenson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stevenson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bear Stevenson!
As Bear Stevenson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Time for another shot at the title!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Gaarlandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fadden comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny by CORTEZ. 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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30
157 lbs
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140 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Fadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesus Gaarlandt!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gaarlandt. Gaarlandt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fadden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Fadden misses.
Gaarlandt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fadden's calf.
Gaarlandt ducks under a wild hook from Fadden.
Gaarlandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaarlandt missing with a left hand there. Fadden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fadden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fadden jabs Gaarlandt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fadden 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.
Fadden misses with a straight left.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gaarlandt - that will leave a mark!
A nice combination there by Gaarlandt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaarlandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Fadden.
A leg kick checked by Gaarlandt.
Fadden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt throws out a counter right but Fadden avoids it with no problem.
Gaarlandt cracks Fadden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gaarlandt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gaarlandt is rocked!
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Fadden stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Gaarlandt follows into mount!
Fadden is rocked!
Gaarlandt is still in real trouble! Can Fadden finish him?
It looks like John Fadden has been cut.
Gaarlandt has isolated one of Fadden's arms. Fadden looking to fight him off but Gaarlandt twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus Gaarlandt!
Jesus Gaarlandt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated John Fadden had this to say: 'This is a learning experience....on to the next game plan for the next fight! Thanks to everyone who supports MMA around the world! '.
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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