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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tipene Rawhiti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustavsson (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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266 lbs
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210 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tipene Rawhiti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Gustavsson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawhiti has his takedown stuffed
and Gustavsson counters with a left to the body.
Rawhiti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gustavsson lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Tipene Rawhiti has been cut.
Rawhiti has been working on his balance at The Armory $475, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Gustavsson.
Gustavsson throws a combination. Rawhiti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rawhiti has his takedown stuffed
and Gustavsson counters with a left to the body.
Rawhiti dodges the punch combination from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawhiti tries to clinch but Gustavsson is having none of it.
Gustavsson is looking to slow Rawhiti down with leg kicks.
Gustavsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rawhiti throws a lazy head kick
and Gustavsson counters with a crisp one two that drops Rawhiti! Gustavsson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rawhiti to his feet! Rawhiti is in big trouble!
Rawhiti is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawhiti get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Rawhiti stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Gustavsson runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Gustavsson!
After winning the bout, Alexander Gustavsson 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zephyrus Belenus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Okafor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zephyrus Belenus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Winston Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Okafor walks into a jab.
Belenus tries to clinch up but Okafor circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Okafor with that takedown attempt.
Belenus throws a shot to the body.
Okafor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okafor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Belenus!
Okafor wants to control but Belenus is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Belenus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Okafor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A control attempt from Belenus but he's now mounted!
Belenus working to try and regain half guard.
Okafor lands a heavy elbow.
Okafor trying to control but Belenus is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belenus working to try and regain half guard.
Okafor has control of Belenus's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Belenus regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Belenus is looking to improve his position but Okafor isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Belenus scores with a jab. Okafor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okafor shoots in looking for a takedown but Belenus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Okafor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Okafor tries for a takedown but Belenus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zephyrus Belenus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winston Okafor.
A jab from Belenus misses.
Belenus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Belenus.
Belenus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Belenus shoots for a takedown but Okafor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Okafor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belenus as he avoids it easily.
Belenus gets caught napping as Okafor dives in and scores a takedown. Belenus manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor looking to pass the guard.
Belenus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belenus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Okafor uses it to pass to side control.
Okafor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Belenus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Belenus prevents Okafor from improving position.
Belenus sneaks back into half guard.
Belenus actively working from the bottom here.
Belenus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okafor pulls his head out easily.
Okafor is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Belenus!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Winston Okafor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
Good standup being displayed there by Belenus as he connects with a hook.
Okafor swats away the attempt to clinch by Belenus.
Belenus throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor moves away from the strike by Belenus.
Belenus misses with a series of wild punches.
Belenus shoots for a double leg takedown but Okafor sprawls well. He's pushed Belenus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Okafor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Belenus, pushing him back against the cage.
Okafor pushes Belenus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor keeps control of Belenus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Okafor is looking to take this one to the mat.
Okafor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Okafor lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Belenus doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Okafor paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Belenus - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zephyrus Belenus!
A very excited looking Zephyrus Belenus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Puna Wai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Putski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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156 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Puna Wai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wai moves away.
Putski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Putski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Putski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Putski. Wai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Putski throws a shot from downtown. Wai moves away and avoids it.
Putski connects with a crisp jab.
Putski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wai moves away.
Putski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Putski.
Putski tries for a kimura but Wai is defending well.
Putski is looking to take a break and control but Wai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Putski slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wai is pushing Putski's head away, looking to escape. Putski manages to hold on to the position though.
Wai is not content to let Putski control the position.
Putski advances to full mount.
Wai is trying to escape the mount but Putski keeps good control and instead manages to take Wai's back.
You can see the frustration on Wai's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Putski trying to control.
Putski slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Putski has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Wai has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Putski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wai is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putski has managed to slip his arm under Wai's chin. This could be all over... yep, Wai is tapping out! Submission win for Putski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Putski!
A victorious Ivan Putski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nando De Leeuw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hai Shang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
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198 lbs
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World class MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nando De Leeuw !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hai Shang!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shang cracks De Leeuw with a good jab.
De Leeuw looks to land a combination but Shang avoids it well.
De Leeuw swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shang counters with a stiff right hand.
De Leeuw tried to score with a low kick but Shang checks it.
Shang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Leeuw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shang doesn't seem bothered though.
Shang misses with a straight right.
De Leeuw thinks about countering with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Shang.
Shang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Leeuw throws a low kick but Shang avoids it.
Shang works the jab nicely.
De Leeuw chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shang blocks the body kick.
De Leeuw misses with an uppercut. Shang saw that one coming.
De Leeuw throws a head kick but Shang moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as De Leeuw lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shang doesn't seem phased though.
Shang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Leeuw blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Leeuw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shang fails with the takedown.
Shang fails with a takedown attempt.
Shang throws a jab when De Leeuw was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from De Leeuw misses the target.
Shang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Leeuw moves away.
De Leeuw tried to score with a low kick but Shang checks it.
De Leeuw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shang.
De Leeuw throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Leeuw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shang gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Leeuw takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
De Leeuw avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shang tries to score with some ground and pound. De Leeuw controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but De Leeuw sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Shang scoring with punches and elbows.
De Leeuw wants to get back to his feet.
Shang working the ground and pound but De Leeuw is defending the strikes.
Shang laying and praying for a moment but De Leeuw takes advantage and regains half guard.
Shang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Leeuw 's head.
De Leeuw is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Butchers Scrap house, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shang looks to land a strike but De Leeuw avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Shang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shang throwing strikes from guard but De Leeuw blocks nicely.
Shang stops De Leeuw from standing up.
Shang wants to control from the top but De Leeuw keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Leeuw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Leeuw was well out of range. Poor timing from Shang.
Shang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Leeuw misses with a looping right.
Shang lands an overhand right.
Shang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shang misses with a takedown attempt - De Leeuw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nando De Leeuw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hai Shang.
De Leeuw tries to sprawl but Shang drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Leeuw kicks Shang off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
De Leeuw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Leeuw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Shang misses.
De Leeuw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Leeuw .
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hai Shang will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good work by De Leeuw as he checks the leg kick.
Shang throws a low kick, looking for De Leeuw 's leg but De Leeuw calmly moves out of range.
Shang scores with a spinning back kick!
De Leeuw drops Shang with a beautiful combination! Shang stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - De Leeuw is looking for the KO!
It looks like Hai Shang has been cut.
Shang blocks a low kick nicely.
Shang swings for the body but De Leeuw moves out of range.
De Leeuw is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shang throws a low kick, looking for De Leeuw 's leg but De Leeuw calmly moves out of range.
Shang has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Leeuw ducks under a wild hook from Shang.
Shang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shang blocks a leg kick.
De Leeuw with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shang with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Leeuw counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Leeuw .
De Leeuw 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shang throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
De Leeuw tries to bum rush Shang with a series of wild strikes but Shang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shang swings for the body but De Leeuw moves out of range.
De Leeuw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shang moves away.
Shang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Leeuw misses with an uppercut.
Shang misses with a kick to the body.
De Leeuw looks to land a body kick but Shang moved away.
De Leeuw lands a leg kick that knocks Shang off balance momentarily.
De Leeuw lands a two punch combo.
Crunch! De Leeuw slams his shin into Shang's torso.
Shang is breathing heavily.
De Leeuw clobbers Shang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shang is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Leeuw misses with a series of wild punches.
Shang is still on wobbly legs! Can De Leeuw finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Leeuw .
Shang seems to have recovered his senses.
Shang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Leeuw tries to avoid it but Shang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Leeuw to the ground. De Leeuw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shang wants to stay close but De Leeuw steps back to make room for something. Shang seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from De Leeuw and Shang drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nando De Leeuw !
Nando De Leeuw 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Artest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Druff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artest's entrance music is Champion- Ron Artest Feat T-Pain. A fine choice. Druff has chosen Awol Nation - Sail as his entrance music. Ron Artest has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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252 lbs
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233 lbs
7 - 13 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Artest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Druff!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artest throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Artest fails in his attempt to clinch.
Druff fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Artest to the ground. Druff is now in Artest's guard.
Artest will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Artest preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Artest is trying to control the position but Druff postures up.
Druff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Druff wants to control from the top but Artest keeps moving.
Artest utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Druff's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Druff is working Artest over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Artest keeping moving, preventing Druff from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Druff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Druff throwing strikes from guard but Artest blocks nicely.
Druff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Druff's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Druff distracts Artest with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Druff seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Druff stands up over Artest, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Druff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Druff lands a couple of digs.
Druff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Druff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Druff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Druff won't allow Artest to sweep him here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Druff working his ground and pound in the gym.
Druff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Druff with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Druff is in close to Artest's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Druff throwing strikes but missing.
Artest on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Artest tries to get out of the position.
Druff throws a big right hand that misses.
Druff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Artest works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Druff with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Druff lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artest stuffs the takedown attempt from Druff. Druff gets slowly back to his feet.
Druff fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Artest sprawls well initially but Druff persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Druff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Artest knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Druff on the ground.
Artest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Artest is working hard here to advance position.
Druff wants to pass the guard but Artest is defending well.
Druff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Artest defending well though.
Artest is staying active underneath Druff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Druff scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Druff is nestled in close to Artest, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Druff is keen to just control but Artest is a slippery customer.
Druff thows a huge punch but Artest dodges it nicely.
Druff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Artest tries to roll over but Druff keeps him under control.
Druff working Artest over with strikes.
Artest keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Druff is trying to control the action in half guard but Artest is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Druff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Druff drops an elbow to the side of Artest's head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Druff dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Artest moves into the clinch successfully.
Artest tries a body shot but Druff blocks it.
Artest lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Druff backwards.
It looks like Dan Druff has been cut.
Artest is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Druff is defending well for now.
Druff is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Artest gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Artest tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Artest struggles to land a body shot inside as Druff controls his hands.
Druff is looking to take this one to the mat.
Artest lands a shoulder strike.
Druff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Artest misses with a body punch.
Druff tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ron Artest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Druff.
Druff has Artest pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Artest manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Druff looking for a takedown.
Artest lands a good knee to the midsection. Druff won't want to take too many of those.
Artest softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Artest lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Artest scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Artest.
Druff is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artest landing knees to the head.
Druff is rocked!
That has opened up Dan Druff's cut even more.
Artest comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Druff is still on wobbly legs! Can Artest finish him?
Artest lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above Dan Druff's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Artest landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Artest dips a shoulder and cracks Druff with a mighty uppercut! Druff falls back against the cage and Artest unloads with a barrage of strikes! Druff is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Artest screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Artest!
Ron Artest took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Soul Supremacy Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Berzins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Danny Green's chin.
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200 lbs
3 - 9 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Berzins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Green!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green wants to clinch up but Berzins keeps it at a distance.
Green tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Berzins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Green enables Berzins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Green manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Green avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berzins postures up in Green's guard and throws a big left but Green blocks it.
Green trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Green keeping full guard, as Berzins tries to pass.
Berzins throwing strikes from guard but Green blocks nicely.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berzins trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berzins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Green on the ground.
Green thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green striking off his back but it's not causing Berzins any problems.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Berzins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danny Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Berzins moves into the clinch successfully.
Berzins pulls Green into guard.
Green wanted to stand there but Berzins had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berzins looking to control.
Berzins has a closed guard, preventing Green from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Green fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daniel Berzins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berzins dives in and scores a takedown into Green's guard.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Green keeping full guard, as Berzins tries to pass.
Green keeping moving, preventing Berzins from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berzins wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Berzins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Berzins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Green is on top in guard.
Green would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Berzins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Green flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Green keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berzins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Green has managed to free his arm - good work.
Green has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berzins is working away from the top position though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Berzins dominated that round.
That's time! Berzins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Green tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Berzins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Berzins is looking for a counter combo.
Berzins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Green!
Green struggling a bit here.
Berzins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Green sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Green manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Green wants to get back to his feet.
Berzins is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berzins avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Green is going to stand back up.
Berzins is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berzins avoid being mounted?
It looks like Green is going to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Berzins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Berzins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Green struggling a bit here.
Berzins tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Green is trying to control Berzins's posture but Berzins avoids it.
Berzins decides to stand back up.
Berzins misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzins has closed the distance and engaged Green in a clinch.
I was talking to Berzins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Berzins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Green walks away with a smile on his face. Berzins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch but Berzins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Green wants to clinch.
Berzins tried to counter with a leg kick but Green avoided it.
Berzins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Berzins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daniel Berzins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berzins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Green is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Berzins appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking to clinch but Berzins is avoiding it.
Green fails with an attempt to clinch.
Berzins throws a series of punches but Green moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Green on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Berzins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Green!
Green is not content to let Berzins control the position.
Green throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Green struggling a bit here.
Berzins tries to stand but Green is controlling his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green is not content to let Berzins control the position.
Green sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Berzins dominated that second round.
That's time! Berzins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Berzins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Green!
Berzins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Green can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berzins lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Green down.
Berzins is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Green throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Green bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berzins's guard.
Green is looking to stand up but Berzins won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins wants to stand up but Green is controlling him.
Green wants to stand but Berzins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Green is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Berzins looking for a sweep. Not yet Berzins, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Green would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Green tries to clinch but Berzins is having none of it.
Berzins closes the distance and pushes Green back into the cage.
Berzins pulls Green into guard.
Green has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Berzins is proving hard to escape from.
Berzins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Berzins tries to get out of the position.
Berzins wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Green trying to stand up but can't free himself from Berzins's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Green wants to stand but Berzins is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Berzins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Green has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berzins is working away from the top position though.
Berzins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Daniel Berzins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Green flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Green manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Berzins wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berzins's guard.
Green would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Berzins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is looking to stand up but Berzins won't let him.
Danny Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Green throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Berzins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Berzins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Berzins!
Our winner, Daniel Berzins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Molito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Huang's choice of entrance music: Nelly - The Champ. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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158 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
24 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Enrique Molito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Huang!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huang with a poor takedown
and Molito counters with a nice uppercut.
Huang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Molito pinned against the cage. Molito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Molito was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Huang shoots in looking for a takedown. Molito tries to sprawl out of it but Huang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Molito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Enrique Molito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
Molito lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Molito wants it to stay on the feet.
Huang misses the shot to the body.
Huang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Molito looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Huang wants to control but Molito is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molito tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Huang throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Huang is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Molito has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Molito wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang is cranking Molito's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Molito! He's tightened the choke and Molito is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Huang!
Kevin Huang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Enrique Molito spoke after the fight, saying 'he was the better fighter tonight i rest up and get back in the gym i will be back great fight man.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Calloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Pichushkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calloway comes to the cage accompanied by The Death Symphony. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pichushkin's choice of entrance music: Sacred Reich - Rest in Peace. Mark Calloway has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Calloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Pichushkin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pichushkin throws a right hand that Calloway ducks under and follows up with a left that Calloway also avoids with ease.
Calloway shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pichushkin's guard.
Pichushkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Calloway can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Calloway slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pichushkin has his hands on Calloway's head, controlling the position.
Pichushkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Calloway passes into half guard.
Calloway will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calloway thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pichushkin's head.
Calloway thows a huge punch but Pichushkin dodges it nicely.
Pichushkin looking for submissions off his back.
Pichushkin actively working from the bottom here.
Pichushkin won't allow Calloway to pass to mount.
Calloway is keen to just control but Pichushkin is a slippery customer.
Pichushkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Calloway pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pichushkin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Calloway working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pichushkin trying to control the position.
Calloway seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Calloway closes the distance and clinches up with Pichushkin, looking for a takedown. Calloway pushes Pichushkin against the cage but Pichushkin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Calloway misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pichushkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mark Calloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calloway shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pichushkin pinned against the cage. Pichushkin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Calloway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pichushkin digs a good hook to Calloway's body.
Calloway looks for a takedown but Pichushkin sprawls well.
Pichushkin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Calloway misses with a takedown
and Pichushkin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Calloway is breathing heavily.
Pichushkin throws a combination. Calloway tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Calloway has his takedown stuffed
and Pichushkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Calloway gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pichushkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin scores with a sloppy right hand. Calloway should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pichushkin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pichushkin lands a really nice looking cross but Calloway seems unphased.
Calloway throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pichushkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pichushkin cracks Calloway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pichushkin lands a right hook to the body.
Calloway tries for a takedown but Pichushkin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Calloway fails with a takedown attempt.
Calloway has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a one two combo.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Pichushkin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calloway.
Pichushkin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Calloway misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Pichushkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Calloway is looking to chop away at Pichushkin's legs.
Calloway misses with a combination
and Pichushkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Calloway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pichushkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Pichushkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Calloway tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pichushkin defends well and Calloway ends up having to push Pichushkin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pichushkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pichushkin drops Calloway with a beautiful combination! Calloway stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pichushkin is looking for the KO!
Calloway is rocked!
Pichushkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pichushkin closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Calloway! Pichushkin dives in looking to finish! Calloway is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Pichushkin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Alexander Pichushkin made sure he mentioned Soul Supremacy Nutrition (90% laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethelbart Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Juntta (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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Insanely flexible |
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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
33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethelbart Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jussi Juntta!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta fails with a takedown attempt.
Takahashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jungle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Juntta sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Juntta moves forwards but Takahashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Takahashi is looking to slow Juntta down with leg kicks.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses.
And Juntta tries to counter it with a takedown but Takahashi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Juntta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Juntta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Juntta cracks Takahashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Takahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but Juntta moved away.
Juntta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Juntta feints the counter takedown.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. Juntta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Takahashi moves away from the strike by Juntta.
Takahashi throws a front kick aimed at Juntta's knee but Juntta avoids it well.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut
and Juntta counters with a shoot takedown. Takahashi fights it but they end up in guard.
Takahashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takahashi trying to control the position.
Takahashi has Juntta pulled in close to control his posture.
Juntta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Juntta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takahashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Juntta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Juntta from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Takahashi looks for the body kick but Juntta saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Juntta throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Juntta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Takahashi.
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!
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takahashi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Juntta with a nice cross.
Juntta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Juntta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi digs a good body shot into Juntta's ribs.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick.
Takahashi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Juntta if he has to take too many more of those.
Takahashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Juntta moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Juntta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Juntta.
Takahashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Takahashi. That's going to slow Juntta down.
Juntta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ethelbart Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jussi Juntta.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Juntta misses with an uppercut.
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Takahashi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takahashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Juntta is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi cracks the inside of Juntta's front leg.
Juntta throws a series of strikes that have Takahashi backpedaling.
Juntta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethelbart Takahashi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Takahashi misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi misses with a looping right.
Takahashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juntta can do to turn this around?
Takahashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takahashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
Juntta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Juntta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takahashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Juntta fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
Takahashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Takahashi slams his shin into Juntta's torso.
Juntta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Takahashi rather than just go for the knockout.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ethelbart Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takahashi misses with a wild combination.
Juntta takes one to the chin there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Juntta checks a leg kick.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Takahashi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Takahashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juntta scoring with punches and elbows.
Juntta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Juntta postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi defending against the ground and pound.
Takahashi is trying to control Juntta's posture but Juntta avoids it.
Juntta scores with punches from side control.
Juntta cracks Takahashi with a big elbow.
Takahashi sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juntta is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Takahashi reverses the position - he's now on top in Juntta's guard.
Juntta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta working a defensive guard but Takahashi manages to pass into side control anyway.
Juntta struggling a bit here.
Juntta has one of Takahashi's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juntta struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Juntta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Juntta trying to control but Takahashi postures up.
Juntta is looking for a sweep. Takahashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juntta regains full guard. Nicely done.
Juntta has Takahashi pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takahashi throws a low kick, looking for Juntta's leg but Juntta calmly moves out of range.
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 Ethelbart Takahashi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Takahashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Juntta avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Juntta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takahashi defends it nicely.
Takahashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta shoots in but Takahashi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Juntta misses.
Takahashi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takahashi wants it to stay on the feet.
Ethelbart Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jussi Juntta.
Takahashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Juntta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Takahashi stuffs the takedown attempt from Juntta. Juntta gets slowly back to his feet.
Juntta moves out of range as Takahashi throws a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Takahashi there.
Juntta just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takahashi.
Juntta with the counter takedown but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Juntta sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Takahashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Juntta on the side of the head.
Takahashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Juntta. That did some damage!
Juntta avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Jussi Juntta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juntta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ethelbart Takahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Juntta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takahashi pinned against the cage. Takahashi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Juntta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juntta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takahashi tries to avoid it but Juntta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takahashi to the ground. Takahashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juntta.
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Juntta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a shot to the body.
Juntta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takahashi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Takahashi lands a big head kick that sends Juntta tumbling to the mat! Takahashi takes a step backwards and waves Juntta back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Juntta is rocked!
Takahashi throws a front kick that sends Juntta stumbling back into the cage.
Juntta is still on wobbly legs! Can Takahashi finish him?
Takahashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Juntta. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Takahashi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takahashi.
Good leg kick by Takahashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Takahashi drops Juntta with a straight right hand, right on the button! Takahashi follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethelbart Takahashi!
Our winner, Ethelbart Takahashi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Ferrigno (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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Steel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Ferrigno!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel tries to clinch there but Ferrigno circles away.
Steel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferrigno fails with the takedown.
It looked like Steel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ferrigno has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steel is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferrigno jabs Steel right on the nose. Steel blinks but takes it well.
Ferrigno misses with a takedown attempt - Steel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Ferrigno looks to move away, Steel throws a big counter combo bu Ferrigno just gets out of the way.
Ferrigno misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferrigno darts in looking for a takedown but Steel gets double underhooks and turns Ferrigno into the cage.
Freddy Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Ferrigno.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Ferrigno moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Ferrigno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel is looking to clinch but Ferrigno is avoiding it.
Ferrigno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steel looks to land a combination but Ferrigno avoids it well.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Ferrigno with the counter takedown but Steel avoids it easily.
Steel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferrigno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head.
It looks like Freddy Steel has been cut.
Ferrigno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steel's waist but Steel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferrigno off to one side.
Steel throws a right hand that Ferrigno ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferrigno also avoids with ease.
Ferrigno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steel tries to land a body kick
and Ferrigno counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel looks to clinch
letting Ferrigno counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel wants to clinch but Ferrigno slips to the side
and Ferrigno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Freddy Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferrigno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferrigno scores with a jab.
Nice shot by Ferrigno.
Ferrigno blocks a head kick by Steel.
Ferrigno scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Steel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ferrigno counters with a series of strikes. Steel will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Ferrigno saw that one coming.
And Ferrigno tries to counter it with a takedown but Steel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Steel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ferrigno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Ferrigno's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Steel moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Steel scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
Steel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ferrignos head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno blocking some punches.
Steel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ferrigno can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Steel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrigno.
Ferrigno is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferrigno tries to pull guard but Steel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Steel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferrigno backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrigno goes for a takedown attempt but Steel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ferrigno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel is looking to land body kicks.
Ferrigno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Steel defends it well.
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 Freddy Steel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Freddy Steel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ferrigno slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Ferrigno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferrigno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel darts in and clinches Ferrigno up against the cage.
Ferrigno misses with a body punch.
Ferrigno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferrigno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steel is defending well.
Ferrigno fails to pull guard.
Ferrigno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ferrigno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferrigno is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Freddy Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Ferrigno.
Ferrigno drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Ferrigno.
Steel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferrigno backwards.
Ferrigno lands a shot to the body.
Ferrigno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
Ferrigno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferrigno is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Steel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferrigno can do to turn this around?
Ferrigno has had enough of the clinch but Steel keeps him there for the moment.
Ferrigno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ferrigno! But no joy.
Steel tries to clinch but Ferrigno is having none of it.
Freddy Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Ferrigno does no damage.
Steel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ferrigno shoots in but no luck this time.
Steel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Ferrigno - just one landing.
Steel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steel tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Ferrigno. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Steel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ferrigno.
Ferrigno blocks a head kick by Steel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel fakes the leg kick and cracks Ferrigno in the body.
Steel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferrigno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Freddy Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Ferrigno is breathing heavily.
Ferrigno cracks Steel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Steel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferrigno takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ferrigno looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Steel!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ferrigno goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Steel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ferrigno's guard! Nice work there by Steel!
Steel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lou Ferrigno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferrigno looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Steel wants to stand but Ferrigno is controlling the position.
Ferrigno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
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 Freddy Steel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Freddy Steel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferrigno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Steel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ferrigno blocks a head kick by Steel.
Ferrigno goes for a double leg but Steel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steel continues to drive forward.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferrigno swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
Ferrigno lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ferrigno jabs Steel right on the nose. Steel blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel swings for the body but Ferrigno moves out of range.
Ferrigno walks forward, straight into a front kick from Steel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferrigno circles away.
Steel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferrigno wants to get back to striking at distance but Steel won't allow it.
Ferrigno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Freddy Steel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ferrigno is looking to take this one to the mat.
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Ferrigno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferrigno counters with a straight right hand.
Ferrigno misses with a few strikes there.
As Ferrigno looks to move away, Steel throws a big counter combo bu Ferrigno just gets out of the way.
Ferrigno takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ferrigno tries for a takedown but Steel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Freddy Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Ferrigno.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel moves into range and clinches up with Ferrigno.
Ferrigno drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ferrigno can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Ferrigno wants to take the fight to the mat but Steel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Steel gets underhooks to prevent Ferrigno's takedown attempt.
Ferrigno looking for a takedown.
Steel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ferrigno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrigno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel keeps control of Ferrigno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ferrigno wants to take the fight to the mat but Steel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ferrigno wants to take the fight to the mat but Steel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ferrigno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steel is defending well.
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel pushes Ferrigno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferrigno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
Ferrigno goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steel prevents it.
Ferrigno is trying to break free.
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferrigno is working for takedown but Steel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferrigno has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrigno.
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Ferrigno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferrigno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Ferrigno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ferrigno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Steel clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Steel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ferrigno misses with the combination.
Ferrigno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferrigno closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Steel has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ferrigno is on him like a limpet, forcing Steel back against the cage.
Ferrigno tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Ferrigno.
Steel is pressed up against the cage. Ferrigno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steel down to the mat. Steel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrigno blocks a head kick by Steel.
Ferrigno tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferrigno misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Freddy Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Ferrigno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steel circles away.
Ferrigno misses with a hook
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferrigno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferrigno is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ferrigno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steel tries to clinch but Ferrigno is having none of it.
Ferrigno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Ferrigno keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferrigno misses with a double jab
and Steel counters with an inside leg kick.
Ferrigno defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Steel closes the distance and pushes Ferrigno back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ferrigno tries to pull guard but Steel holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferrigno drops back down to his feet.
Steel lands a right hand.
Ferrigno fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrigno.
Ferrigno tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ferrigno has had enough of the clinch but Steel keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel crunches a lovely knee into Ferrigno's ribcage.
Ferrigno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steel lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Lou Ferrigno has been cut.
Ferrigno looking for a takedown.
Ferrigno is trying to break free.
Steel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ferrigno lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ferrigno is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Steel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Ferrigno has Steel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Steel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steel breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to clinch but Ferrigno moves away
and Ferrigno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferrigno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from Steel misses the target.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferrigno.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferrigno circles away.
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferrigno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steel sprawls well. Steel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferrigno gets slowly back to his feet.
Steel looks for the body kick but Ferrigno saw that one coming.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Steel had his way with Lou Ferrigno in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Ferrigno blocks a head kick by Steel.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferrigno.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferrigno doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferrigno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferrigno shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steel defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel is looking to wear down Ferrigno with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferrigno circles away.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferrigno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steel tries to clinch up.
Ferrigno tries for a takedown but Steel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steel is looking for a counter combo.
Freddy Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Ferrigno.
Ferrigno shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ferrigno looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Freddy Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ferrigno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel defends it easily.
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferrigno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Ferrigno's legs - danger averted.
Steel stands up from Ferrigno's guard - Steel perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Steel misses with the combination.
Ferrigno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferrigno shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Steel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ferrigno has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Ferrigno is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ferrigno is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lou Ferrigno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferrigno is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steel has escaped the position, nice work there.
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 Freddy Steel.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Steel!
Freddy Steel retains his heavyweight title!
Freddy Steel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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