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EVO 165: Enthusiasm PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Radic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Bessmertin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artem Bessmertin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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183 lbs
22 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mirko Radic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artem Bessmertin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Radic there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Mirko Radic has been cut.
Radic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bessmertin.
Bessmertin bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Radic! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Radic is rocked!
Bessmertin arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Radic's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Artem Bessmertin!
Artem Bessmertin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trouble Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunmetal Grey Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Some comes to the cage accompanied by Von Hertzen Brothers - Coming Home. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
21 - 10 - 1 |
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195 lbs
21 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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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
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Trouble Some!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gunmetal Grey Ii!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some misses with a low kick.
Some has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KO Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Some misses with a low kick.
Grey Ii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grey Ii.
Some misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grey Ii.
Grey Ii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Some can pounce on him.
Grey Ii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Some lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grey Ii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grey Ii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grey Ii ducks right into an uppercut from Some.
Some moves out of range as Grey Ii throws a body kick.
Some wants to land a leg kick but Grey Ii is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Grey Ii blocks the low kick.
Some throws a head kick that half lands.
Grey Ii digs a good body shot into Some's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey Ii connects with a leg kick. Some looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some looks to land a body kick but Grey Ii moved away.
Some sets himself, and Grey Ii steps forward looking for the clinch! Some avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey Ii lands with a nice body punch.
Some fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grey Ii manages to avoid it.
Grey Ii wants to counter the offense by Some and move into the clinch position.
Some misses with a looping right.
Some throws a lazy right hand but Grey Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grey Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grey Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grey Ii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grey Ii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grey Ii wants to counter the offense by Some and move into the clinch position.
Some fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grey Ii checks it well.
Some tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some throws a body punch but Grey Ii moves out of range.
Some loads up on a big right hand but Grey Ii slips the punch.
Some throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grey Ii darts in and clinches Some up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Grey Ii.
Some is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Some scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Grey Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grey Ii.
Some prevents a body shot from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii gets through Some's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grey Ii lands a right hand.
Grey Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grey Ii tries a body shot but Some blocks it.
A short left from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii is pressed up against the cage. Some has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grey Ii down to the mat. Grey Ii avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grey Ii moves out of range of the body kick.
Grey Ii throws a lazy right hand but Some sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some thuds his right hand into Grey Ii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grey Ii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grey Ii connects with an inside leg kick.
Some throws a hook but Grey Ii avoids it easily.
Some bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grey Ii throws a jab when Some was well out of range.
Some throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab by Some.
Grey Ii is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Some rather than just go for the knockout.
Some clobbers Grey Ii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grey Ii moves away from the strike by Some.
Some scores with a hook to the body. Grey Ii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some staying out of range there.
Grey Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Some.
A good leg kick by Grey Ii.
Grey Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grey Ii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grey Ii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Grey Ii.
Some fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii darts in and clinches Some up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grey Ii smiles and moves away.
Some bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Some connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grey Ii scrambles back to his feet.
Some swats away the attempt to clinch by Grey Ii.
Grey Ii misses with a hook. Some ducked under it nicely.
Some takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grey Ii has closed the distance and engaged Some in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grey Ii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trouble Some. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some tries to land knees in the clinch but Grey Ii avoids the damage to the body.
Grey Ii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Some misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunmetal Grey Ii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grey Ii lands a jab to the nose.
Some keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grey Ii momentarily.
Some buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grey Ii staying out of range there.
Some takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot by Grey Ii.
Grey Ii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Some.
Some pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some throws a front kick aimed at Grey Ii's knee but Grey Ii avoids it well.
Some turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grey Ii manages to avoid it.
Some moves in looking to clinch but Grey Ii pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some blocks a leg kick.
Some swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grey Ii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some scores with a nice body kick.
Grey Ii jabs Some to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some scores with a kick to the body.
Some throws a sloppy head kick and Grey Ii moves out of range easily.
Grey Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some throws a wild body kick that Grey Ii sees coming a mile off.
Some throws a wild body kick that Grey Ii sees coming a mile off.
Some takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some throws a lazy head kick
and Grey Ii counters by clinching up.
Some is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grey Ii scores with a shot to the side of Some's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grey Ii gets through Some's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grey Ii leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Grey Ii lands a nice uppercut.
Grey Ii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Some backwards.
Some is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Grey Ii.
Grey Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Grey Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Some controls his hands.
Some fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Some.
Grey Ii gets through Some's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grey Ii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Grey Ii fails to land.
Grey Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii pushes Some back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Some is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Some scores with a shot to the side of Grey Ii's head.
Grey Ii gets through Some's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grey Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Some.
Grey Ii lands a right hand.
Oh Some is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some misses with a body punch.
Some lands with a light punch inside.
Grey Ii working aggressively here.
Grey Ii tries to throw a body punch but Some avoids it by throwing Grey Ii back against the cage.
Some seems to have got his legs back now.
Grey Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grey Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grey Ii creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Some with a big uppercut! Some tries to clinch up but Grey Ii pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Some to the mat! Some covers up and Grey Ii unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gunmetal Grey Ii!
Gunmetal Grey Ii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Merik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt's entrance music is Comfortably Numb. A fine choice. Mr Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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172 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
KO power |
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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
40 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Merik Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson feints and then cracks Hunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunt down.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Anderson wants to counter with a clinch but Hunt pushes him away.
Mr Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Anderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hunt thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson taking some punishment here, with Hunt in his half guard.
Anderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hunt scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Anderson wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunt.
Anderson is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anderson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to finish Anderson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Anderson!
Anderson taking shots to the head.
Hunt scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Anderson?
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Hunt with the ground and pound from mount.
Hunt unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hunt is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Anderson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hunt landing strikes from the mount.
Anderson taking shots to the head.
Anderson is still in real trouble! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt loads up with a big shot that hurts Anderson! He's pulled Hunt in close but Hunt has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Anderson survive? More strikes from Hunt and Anderson is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Merik Hunt!
A very excited looking Merik Hunt 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Lance Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kantaro Hoshino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Templeton's entrance music is Babylon Zoo - Spaceman. A fine choice. 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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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lance Templeton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kantaro Hoshino!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Templeton misses with a straight left.
Hoshino steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Templeton.
Hoshino takes a swing at Templeton's ribcage but misses.
Hoshino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Templeton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoshino! But no joy.
Hoshino has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Templeton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Templeton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoshino.
Lance Templeton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Templeton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoshino circles away quickly and effectively.
Templeton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donk. Hoshino catches Templeton right on the button with a cross.
Templeton lands a leg kick that knocks Hoshino off balance momentarily.
Templeton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pearson Spector Litt in the buildup to the fight.
Hoshino 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.
Hoshino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Templeton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoshino instigates a clinch.
Templeton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Templeton can't find room to land a body shot as Hoshino controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino stalling in the clinch.
Hoshino wants to stall.
Hoshino blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Templeton.
A hook to the body from Templeton.
Hoshino misses with a punch to the body.
Templeton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Templeton works on Hoshino's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Hoshino on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Templeton.
Templeton misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Templeton misses with a body punch.
Templeton cracks Hoshino with a nice body shot.
Hoshino blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hoshino digs a right hand underneath Templeton's ribcage. Templeton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Templeton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Templeton swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as Templeton controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Templeton.
Hoshino has Templeton pressed against the cage.
Templeton tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
Hoshino looking to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoshino.
Hoshino tries to stall but Templeton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Templeton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
Templeton tries to throw a body punch but Hoshino avoids it by throwing Templeton back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templeton.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Templeton throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Templeton avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
Templeton manages to break the clinch.
Templeton misses with a body kick.
Templeton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoshino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino swings for the body but Templeton moves out of range.
Hoshino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hoshino misses with a hook. Templeton ducked under it nicely.
Templeton is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hoshino wants to clinch.
It looked like Templeton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hoshino.
Hoshino tries to clinch but Templeton is having none of it.
Hoshino swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Templeton counters with a low kick, right behind Hoshino 's knee.
Templeton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Templeton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hoshino moves out of range of the body kick.
Hoshino wants to counter with a clinch but Templeton pushes him away.
Templeton throws a leg kick
and Hoshino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoshino looks to land a right hand but Templeton moved out of range.
Hoshino clinches with his opponent.
Hoshino struggles to land a body shot inside as Templeton controls his hands.
Templeton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoshino lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templeton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoshino lands with a good body shot.
Templeton throws a leg kick that misses.
Hoshino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Templeton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Templeton throws a body kick that misses.
Templeton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Templeton thumps Hoshino with a low kick.
Templeton swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Templeton thows a leg kick but Hoshino checks it
and Hoshino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoshino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Templeton looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
Hoshino now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A low kick from Templeton is predictable there
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoshino loads up on a big right hand but Templeton slips the punch.
Hoshino throws a hook but Templeton blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kantaro Hoshino will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hoshino throws a jab when Templeton was well out of range.
Hoshino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hoshino checks a leg kick.
Hoshino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoshino misses with a punch to the body.
Templeton tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
Templeton throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Templeton pushes Hoshino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hoshino lands a nice uppercut.
Templeton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
Hoshino is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hoshino stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hoshino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino struggles to land a body shot inside as Templeton controls his hands.
Hoshino lands an uppercut.
Templeton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshino slowing the pace effectively.
Templeton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
Kantaro Hoshino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hoshino tries to work over Templeton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoshino cracks Templeton with a nice body shot.
Hoshino avoiding damage.
Templeton breaks from the clinch.
Templeton scores with a jab to the head.
Hoshino lands with a nice body punch.
Templeton throws a push kick but Hoshino slaps the foot to one side.
Hoshino checks a low kick from Templeton.
Hoshino loads up on a big right hand but Templeton slips the punch.
Hoshino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templeton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Templeton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Templeton misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Templeton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hoshino closes the distance and clinches.
Templeton lands with a light punch inside.
Hoshino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoshino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Templeton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoshino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Templeton backwards.
Templeton is leaning against Hoshino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hoshino lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Templeton.
Hoshino lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Templeton as the two fighters clinch.
Templeton avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino prevents a body shot from Templeton.
Hoshino slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, Hoshino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Templeton blocking some punches.
Templeton lands a body punch.
Hoshino is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Templeton lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Templeton.
Templeton lands with a left to the head.
Templeton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Templeton cracks Hoshino with a nice body shot.
Templeton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Templeton misses with the head strike.
Hoshino tries a body shot but Templeton blocks it.
Templeton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Templeton blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
Templeton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Templeton struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoshino controls his hands.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Hoshino.
Hoshino trying to stall but Templeton improves his position.
Templeton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templeton is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kantaro Hoshino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Templeton.
No joy there for Hoshino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Templeton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hoshino finds it's way round the side to connect with Templeton's head.
A big left from Templeton misses.
Hoshino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoshino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Templeton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoshino punishes Templeton's body with a nice straight punch.
Hoshino lunges at Templeton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Templeton's hand.
Templeton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Templeton throws a hook to the side of Hoshino's head but Hoshino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Templeton throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoshino counters with a nice body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Templeton.
Hoshino connects with a body shot that sends Templeton's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templeton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino blocks a leg kick.
Hoshino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoshino.
Hoshino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hoshino blocks a body shot from Templeton.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Templeton scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoshino.
Hoshino leaning his opponent against the cage.
Templeton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Templeton fails to land.
Templeton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Templeton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoshino lands with an overhand left.
Lance Templeton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templeton lands a really nice looking cross but Hoshino seems unphased.
Templeton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Templeton throws a leg kick but Hoshino moved away.
Templeton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Templeton lands a leg kick that knocks Hoshino off balance momentarily.
Hoshino takes a swing at Templeton's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Templeton.
Templeton swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoshino loads up on a big right hand but Templeton slips the punch.
Hoshino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Templeton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Templeton fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hoshino just manages to avoid it.
Templeton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hoshino lands a right hook to the body.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Templeton.
Some bone on bone action there as Hoshino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A bone on bone clash there as Hoshino blocks the leg kick.
Hoshino tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templeton.
Hoshino swings for the body but Templeton moves out of range.
Templeton misses with a low kick.
Templeton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hoshino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Templeton doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoshino throws a nice looking combination but Templeton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hoshino lands the left hand.
Hoshino lands a right hook to the body.
Kantaro Hoshino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoshino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Templeton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoshino takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Templeton blocks a jab.
Hoshino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoshino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kantaro Hoshino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Templeton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Templeton throwing a counter right hand but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Templeton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Templeton.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templeton manages to avoid it.
Templeton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoshino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Templeton throws a head kick that half lands.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
Templeton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Templeton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoshino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hoshino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoshino lands with a nice combination. Templeton backs away looking to recover.
Hoshino misses with a left hand
and Templeton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoshino throws a jab but it's blocked by Templeton.
Hoshino cracks Templeton with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Templeton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kantaro Hoshino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoshino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kantaro Hoshino!
Kantaro Hoshino took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ziggy Cliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad The Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cliff comes to the cage accompanied by JAMROCK. The Impaler is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blues Saraceno - Dogs of War. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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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
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ziggy Cliff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 16 - 3, fighting out of New York, Vlad The Impaler!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from The Impaler.
Cliff swings for the body but The Impaler moves out of range.
The Impaler throws a body shot but no joy.
The Impaler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Impaler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cliff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Impaler.
A bone on bone clash there as Cliff blocks the leg kick.
Cliff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cliff seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A leg kick checked by Cliff.
Cliff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Ziggy Cliff has been cut.
The Impaler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cliff slips under a jab from The Impaler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Impaler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Impaler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Impaler fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliff throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Impaler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cliff tries to counter by clinching up but The Impaler breaks away and moves out of range.
The Impaler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cliff moves into the clinch.
The Impaler lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Impaler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Impaler throws a punch but it's blocked by Cliff.
Cliff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Impaler backwards.
A short right from The Impaler.
Cliff lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Impaler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Impaler missing with a left hand there. Cliff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cliff sizes up The Impaler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cliff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Impaler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Impaler thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Impaler misses with a low kick as Cliff jumps back.
The Impaler throws a jab but it's blocked by Cliff.
It appears Cliff was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as The Impaler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cliff doesn't seem phased though.
The Impaler blocks the body kick.
The Impaler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As The Impaler tries to get set, Cliff tries to push him back and clinch up but The Impaler manages to avoid the attempt.
The Impaler misses with a low kick.
The Impaler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cliff.
A shot to the liver by Cliff. Beautiful body shot.
The Impaler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cliff fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Impaler is looking for the big counter here.
Cliff thows a body kick. The Impaler tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The Impaler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch combination from Cliff misses.
Cliff throws a hook but The Impaler blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for The Impaler. That snapped Cliff's head back.
Cliff missing with a left hand there. The Impaler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Impaler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cliff was well out of range. Poor timing from The Impaler.
Cliff misses with a few strikes there.
The Impaler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cliff is fending him off so far but The Impaler persists. Nope, Cliff circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cliff checks a leg kick nicely.
The Impaler thumps Cliff with a low kick.
The Impaler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed right hand from The Impaler misses the target.
Cliff lands a leg kick that knocks The Impaler off balance momentarily.
Cliff lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cliff cracks a nice hook into The Impaler's ribs.
Cliff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cliff avoids the body shot from The Impaler.
Cliff feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Impaler's calf.
Cliff lands with a nice body punch.
Cliff looks to land a body kick but The Impaler moved away.
Cliff throws a jab when The Impaler was well out of range.
The Impaler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The Impaler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cliff sprawls well. Cliff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Impaler gets slowly back to his feet.
Cliff feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ziggy Cliff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad The Impaler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cliff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Impaler. That's going to slow Cliff down.
Ziggy Cliff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cliff keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cliff scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cliff avoids the head kick by The Impaler.
The Impaler scores with a hook.
The Impaler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Impaler wants to slow Cliff down by chopping away at his legs.
Cliff throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Impaler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cliff.
Cliff feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Impaler's calf.
The Impaler with a jab.
The Impaler circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Impaler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cliff.
Cliff smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Impaler walks into a left hand.
The Impaler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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 Ziggy Cliff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ziggy Cliff's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cliff throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cliff misses with the combination.
The Impaler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cliff stuns The Impaler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cliff connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Impaler momentarily.
Cliff cracks The Impaler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Impaler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Impaler thows a leg kick but Cliff checks it
and Cliff counters with a thumping low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Impaler.
Cliff drives through and clinches with The Impaler against the cage.
The Impaler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Cliff as the two fighters clinch.
The Impaler lands with a short shot to the head.
Cliff is leaning against The Impaler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Impaler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Impaler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cliff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Impalers head.
Cliff trying to land knees to the body.
Cliff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Cliff on the inside.
Cliff misses with some punches.
The Impaler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cliff.
The Impaler blocking some punches.
Cliff tries to throw a body punch but The Impaler avoids it by throwing Cliff back against the cage.
The Impaler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cliff blocking some punches.
Cliff presses The Impaler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Impaler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cliff gets through The Impaler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Impaler blocks a body shot from Cliff.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cliff working aggressively here.
The Impaler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Impaler lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Impaler misses with some punches.
Cliff is trying to maintain a safe position but The Impaler gets an underhook and turns Cliff into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cliff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Impaler misses with a punch to the body.
The Impaler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cliff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cliff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cliff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from The Impaler.
The Impaler misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Impaler misses with a punch on the inside.
The Impaler misses with a punch to the body.
The Impaler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cliff to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Cliff on the inside.
The Impaler throws a head punch that misses.
Cliff throws a punch but it's blocked by The Impaler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Impaler.
The Impaler throws a punch but it's blocked by Cliff.
Cliff pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler lands a nice uppercut.
Cliff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Impaler blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Impaler.
A right hook to the body lands for Cliff.
The Impaler is trying to break the clinch but Cliff is controlling him.
A right hook to the body lands for Cliff.
Nice body punch from Cliff.
A short right from Cliff on the inside.
Cliff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Impaler backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cliff.
Cliff is trying to stall.
Cliff swings wildly with an uppercut but The Impaler uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Impaler takes a shot to the head.
The Impaler is trying to break the clinch but Cliff is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler prevents a body shot from Cliff.
Cliff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cliff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Impaler.
Cliff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cliff is leaning against The Impaler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ziggy Cliff has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Impaler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cliff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from The Impaler.
The Impaler tries a body shot but Cliff blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Impaler.
Cliff misses with a punch on the inside.
Cliff pushes The Impaler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Impaler prevents a body shot from Cliff.
The Impaler struggles to land a body shot inside as Cliff controls his hands.
The Impaler swings wildly with an uppercut but Cliff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cliff struggles to land a body shot inside as The Impaler controls his hands.
The Impaler tries to work over Cliff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ziggy Cliff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ziggy Cliff's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The Impaler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cliff sizes up The Impaler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Impaler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cliff.
Cliff lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The Impaler misses with a leg kick.
Cliff avoids the body shot from The Impaler.
Cliff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Impaler on the side of the head.
The Impaler looks to score with a jab to the body but Cliff is just out of range.
Cliff misses the shot to the body.
Cliff lands a jab to the nose.
A leg kick checked by Cliff.
Cliff cracks The Impaler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Impaler throws a hook but Cliff blocks it.
As The Impaler tries to get set, Cliff tries to push him back and clinch up but The Impaler manages to avoid the attempt.
The Impaler throws a body shot but no joy.
Cliff half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cliff connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cliff tries to clinch but The Impaler is having none of it.
The Impaler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cliff defends it well.
Cliff lands with an uppercut that bounces The Impaler off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliff blocks a head kick by The Impaler.
Cliff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cliff motions for The Impaler to come forward. Cliff throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Impaler punishes Cliff's body with a nice straight punch.
Cliff cracks The Impaler with an open hand slap.
The Impaler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cliff throws a wild body kick that The Impaler sees coming a mile off.
Cliff tried to score with a low kick but The Impaler checks it.
Cliff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cliff avoids the body shot from The Impaler.
Cliff throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Impaler.
Cliff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Cliff blocks the low kick.
Cliff tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Impaler manages to circle out of the way.
Cliff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Impaler.
Cliff is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Impaler.
The Impaler clobbers Cliff with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cliff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Impaler wants to slow Cliff down by chopping away at his legs.
A slow jab from Cliff misses its intended target.
Cliff throws a shot to the body.
Cliff blocks a head kick by The Impaler.
Cliff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cliff backing away here, and The Impaler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The Impaler moves out of range of the body kick.
Cliff throws a body kick that misses.
The Impaler connects with the punch.
The Impaler misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cliff.
Cliff throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Impaler.
The Impaler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Impaler throws a leg kick that misses.
Cliff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cliff fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cliff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Impaler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler lands a nice shot that snaps Cliff's head back.
Cliff scores with the left hand. The Impaler knows he should have avoided that one.
Cliff lands with a nice body punch.
The Impaler is looking to score with low kicks.
As The Impaler backs away, Cliff returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cliff misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Cliff. Those never looked like landing.
The Impaler lands a nice shot to the body.
Cliff lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cliff misses with a few strikes there.
The Impaler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cliff on the side of the head.
The Impaler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cliff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Impaler moves out of range of the strikes.
Cliff with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from The Impaler. Cliff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cliff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Impaler can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Cliff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Impaler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler blocks a leg kick.
The Impaler thows a leg kick but Cliff checks it
and Cliff moves into the clinch.
Cliff misses with a punch on the inside.
The Impaler misses with a punch to the body.
The Impaler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cliff misses with some punches.
The Impaler throws a head punch that misses.
The Impaler scores with a shoulder strike.
Cliff lands a shoulder strike.
The Impaler has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cliff seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if The Impaler can turn it around.
The Impaler misses with some punches.
The Impaler manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from The Impaler.
Vlad The Impaler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Impaler jabs Cliff to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Impaler looks to throw the jab but Cliff is out of range.
Cliff throwing a counter right hand but The Impaler manages to avoid it.
A big right from The Impaler misses.
Cliff seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The Impaler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ziggy Cliff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cliff 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ziggy Cliff!
An out of breath Ziggy Cliff thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Vlad The Impaler stepped up to the mic, saying 'The fight shouldve been for the title!!!!! Muntz you got lucky again!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samppa Linna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Gutz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samppa Linna!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linna throws a low kick but Gutz moves out of range easily.
Linna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gutz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Linna dips to his left and cracks Gutz with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Linna misses the target.
It looked like Gutz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gutz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gutz misses the shot to the body.
Linna flicks out a counter leg kick but Gutz steps away.
Gutz lands a glancing blow to the side of Linna's head.
It looks like Samppa Linna has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Linna, as that shot connected.
Linna jabs at Gutz's body.
Nice defenses there by Gutz.
Linna delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linna throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick from Linna lands but Gutz takes it in his stride.
Linna throws a push kick but Gutz slaps the foot to one side.
Samppa Linna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutz wants to clinch but Linna slips to the side
and Linna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Samppa Linna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linna throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gutz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gutz swinging wildly here.
Gutz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Linna throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Linna. Gutz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Gutz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gutz clinches with his opponent.
Gutz is trying to stall.
I was talking to Gutz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Linna lands a nice uppercut.
Linna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Linna tries a body shot but Gutz blocks it.
Gutz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Linnas head.
Linna lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gutz blocks a body shot from Linna.
Gutz looking to stall.
Gutz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Linna is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gutz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Linna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gutz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gutz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gutz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Linna taking a breather.
Linna breaks from the clinch.
Linna throws a leg kick but Gutz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gutz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Linna napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gutz wants to control but Linna is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gutz advances to mount.
Linna tries to reverse the position but Gutz maintains control.
Gutz with shots to the head and body - Linna looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gutz throws some wild stikes that Linna manages to avoid easily.
Gutz unloading with bombs!
Gutz with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutz softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Linna is out cold! Gutz jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollo Gutz!
An out of breath Apollo Gutz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koski's entrance music is Accept - Head Over Heels. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
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157 lbs
23 - 9 - 0 |
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Koski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Shields!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koski was well out of range. Poor timing from Shields.
Koski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shields wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shields lands a shot to the body.
Koski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koski.
Shields misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koski blocks a body shot from Shields.
Koski working aggressively here.
Shields blocking some punches.
Koski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shields misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski connects with an inside leg kick.
Koski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shields has time to react.
Koski wants to slow Shields down by chopping away at his legs.
Shields throws a hook to the side of Koski's head but Koski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Koski's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Shields.
Koski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Shields.
It appears Koski was looking to counter with a kick there.
Koski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shields misses with a head kick.
Shields throws out a loose jab but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shields throws a nice looking combination but Koski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shields connects with a body shot.
Shields looks to land a right hand but Koski moved out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koski.
Koski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koski scores with a shot to the body.
Shields misses with a straight right.
Juan Koski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shields uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koski.
It seemed like Shields was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shields checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good shot there by Koski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Shields.
It looks like Juan Koski has been cut.
Koski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shields looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koski throws a head kick but Shields moves out of range.
Juan Koski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shields's head.
Shields misses with an uppercut.
Koski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shields has time to react.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shields, as that shot connected.
Shields takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shields at a distance.
Koski avoids the body shot from Shields.
Shields misses with a straight right.
Shields throws the left hand but Koski avoids the punch easily.
Shields misses with a leg kick.
Shields fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Koski sprawls well initially but Shields persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski is pressing down on Shields's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Koski seems keen to control Shields's posture.
Koski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shields trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koski managing to control the position.
Shields wants to control from the top but Koski keeps moving.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shields loads up on a big right hand but Koski slips the punch.
Shields takes a swing at Koski's ribcage but misses.
Koski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shields swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koski is looking to counter with a body kick.
Koski scores with a nice right hand.
Koski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shields bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koski's head backwards.
Koski lands with a kick to the temple. Shields shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
No luck for Shields with that takedown attempt.
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 Juan Koski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Koski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shields swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shields takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shields throws a sloppy head kick and Koski moves out of range easily.
Shields throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koski, right into the meat.
Shields looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shields moves away from the strike by Koski.
Koski throws a head kick but Shields moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shields's calf.
Shields swings widly with a right hand
and Koski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shields takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koski misses with a looping left.
Koski throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Koski misses.
Koski wants to land a leg kick but Shields is out of range.
Shields changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koski misses the body punch
and Shields counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koski throws a head kick that misses
enabling Shields to counter with a crisp jab.
Shields misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koski scores with a leg kick.
Koski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Juan Koski is winning the standup battle so far.
Koski lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shields lands with a nice body punch.
Koski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shields's sensitive parts.
Shields misses the jab.
Shields ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koski moves away.
Koski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski misses with a lunging right hand
and Shields counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koski misses with a straight left.
Koski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shields.
A punch lands to the side of Koski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shields makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice body kick there by Shields.
Shields's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Koski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shields darts in trying to clinch
and Koski counters with a leg kick.
Koski throws a leg kick
and Shields counters with a single leg into guard. Koski didn't expect that.
Shields wants to control from the top but Koski keeps moving.
Koski pulls Shields in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Shields lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koski looking for a sweep. Not yet Koski, not yet.
Shields wants to control from the top but Koski keeps moving.
Koski looking for a sweep. Not yet Koski, not yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shields throws a series of punches but Koski moves out of range.
Koski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koski cracks Shields with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Koski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Koski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shields counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Koski misses.
Koski moves out of range as Shields strikes.
A big right from Shields misses.
Shields tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koski was well out of range. Poor timing from Shields.
Shields tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koski was well out of range. Poor timing from Shields.
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 Juan Koski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Koski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Shields takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shields tries to move into range but Koski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shields fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koski. Shields does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shields.
Shields takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shields.
Koski misses with a low kick.
Shields fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koski manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields blocks a jab.
Shields tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koski misses the body punch
and Shields counters with a stiff right hand.
Koski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koski tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Shields misses its intended target.
Koski throws a hook but Shields avoids it easily.
Koski thumps Shields with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Koski.
A jab from Shields misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koski.
Shields drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Koski is looking for a sweep.
Koski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shields's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields thows a huge punch but Koski dodges it nicely.
Nick Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koski trying to keep a closed guard but Shields is proving a slippery customer.
Koski seems keen to control Shields's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shields cracks Koski with a solid left hand.
Shields throws an elbow that misses. Koski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shields's guard. Nice move by Koski!
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!
Koski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shields has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koski has managed to get both his arms back between Shields's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields controlling the position.
Shields looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koski trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
Koski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shields is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koski trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shields misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Koski. That snapped Shields's head back.
Shields has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No luck for Shields with that takedown attempt.
Koski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crunch! Shields slams his shin into Koski's torso.
Koski doesn't manage to clinch there - Shields circles away.
Koski misses the shot to the body.
Koski clobbers Shields with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shields misses with an uppercut. Koski saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Koski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koski, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juan Koski!
During a confident post fight interview, Juan Koski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rau Utu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Jay Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rau Utu has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rau Utu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Jay Mutombo!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Utu is looking to score with low kicks.
Mutombo lands with a good body shot.
Mutombo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Utu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mutombo. Mutombo obviously looking to wear him down.
Utu lands an overhand right.
Mutombo throws out a leg kick but Utu moves out of range and Mutombo only half commits.
Mutombo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Utu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mutombo avoids the head kick by Utu.
Mutombo throws a leg kick but Utu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Utu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Mutombo is predictable there
and Utu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Utu looks to land a left hand but Mutombo moved out of range nicely.
Utu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Jay Jay Mutombo has been cut.
Mutombo throws a low kick, looking for Utu's leg but Utu calmly moves out of range.
Utu moves into the clinch successfully.
Utu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mutombo breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Utu blocks a leg kick.
Utu checks a low kick from Mutombo.
Mutombo misses with a low kick.
Jab by Utu.
Mutombo misses with a lunging right hand
and Utu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Utu lands a big head kick that sends Mutombo tumbling to the mat! Utu takes a step backwards and waves Mutombo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mutombo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Utu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mutombo is still on wobbly legs! Can Utu finish him?
Mutombo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Utu taking a breather.
Mutombo seems to have recovered his senses.
Utu struggles to land a body shot inside as Mutombo controls his hands.
Utu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mutombo's elbow.
Utu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice left hand lands by Utu.
Mutombo has had enough of the clinch but Utu keeps him there for the moment.
Utu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mutombo or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utu misses with some punches.
Utu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Utu.
Mutombo blocking some punches.
Mutombo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Utu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mutombo misses with some punches.
Utu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Utu working aggressively here.
Utu misses with a punch on the inside.
Mutombo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mutombo is trying to force a seperation but Utu has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Utu blocks an uppercut.
Mutombo misses with a body punch.
Utu has Mutombo pressed against the cage.
Utu pushes Mutombo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mutombo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Utu misses with a punch to the body.
Utu prevents Mutombo from breaking the clinch.
Mutombo is working Utu over against the cage.
Mutombo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Utu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mutombo misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Utu fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Utu prevents a body shot from Mutombo.
Mutombo has a couple of punches blocked by Utu.
Utu looking to slow down the pace here.
Utu is struggling to control the position.
Utu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mutombo's efforts to push away.
Utu prevents a body shot from Mutombo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mutombo.
Utu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mutombo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mutombo scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rau Utu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Jay Mutombo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mutombo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mutombo.
Utu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Utu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mutombo.
Mutombo thumps Utu with a low kick.
Utu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Utu misses with a head kick.
Utu avoids the head kick by Mutombo.
Utu with a jab.
Rau Utu is winning the standup battle so far.
Utu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Utu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Utu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mutombo is out of range.
Mutombo throws out a loose jab but Utu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Utu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mutombo. Utu shrugs it off though.
Rau Utu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Utu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Utu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mutombo connects with a leg kick. Utu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mutombo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Utu is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utu throws a sloppy head kick and Mutombo moves out of range easily.
Utu closes the distance and pushes Mutombo back into the cage.
Utu lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Mutombo.
Mutombo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Utu is trying to maintain a safe position but Mutombo gets an underhook and turns Utu into the cage.
Utu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mutombo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Utu.
Mutombo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Utu misses with a body punch.
Utu can't find room to land a body shot as Mutombo controls the action.
Utu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mutombo swings wildly with an uppercut but Utu uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Utu can't break the clinch.
Mutombo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Utu or not.
Utu looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Utu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Utu.
Mutombo misses with a body punch.
Mutombo scores with a shot to the side of Utu's head.
Mutombo lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Utu misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utu working aggressively here.
Mutombo blocks an uppercut.
Utu pushes Mutombo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Utu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mutombo or not.
Mutombo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mutombo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Utu.
Utu working aggressively here.
Mutombo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Utu backwards.
It looks like Rau Utu has been cut.
Mutombo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mutombo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mutombo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Utu lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utu wants to break free but Mutombo has control.
Utu blocking some punches.
Utu throws a punch but it's blocked by Mutombo.
Mutombo misses with the head strike.
Mutombo breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Utu misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutombo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mutombo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Utu. That's going to slow Mutombo down.
Utu connects with an inside leg kick.
Utu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mutombo.
Mutombo walks into a straight right hand from Utu.
Utu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mutombo is out of range.
Mutombo's corner calls for a 1-2. Mutombo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mutombo, as that shot connected.
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 Rau Utu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Utu slips a jab from Mutombo.
Utu connects with a solid leg kick.
Utu throws a leg kick
and Mutombo counters with a thumping low kick.
Mutombo thumps Utu with a low kick.
Utu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mutombo moves out of range of the body kick from Utu.
Mutombo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mutombo throws a leg kick but Utu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Utu throws a leg kick but Mutombo moved away.
Utu misses with a few strikes there.
Utu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Utu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice body kick from Mutombo.
That kick from Mutombo tenderised Utu's leg. Utu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mutombo throws a wild body kick that Utu sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutombo throws a wild body kick that Utu sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utu misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Mutombo responds with a good body kick, but Utu manages to step out the way in time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Utu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mutombo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Utu connects with an inside leg kick.
Utu moves out of range as Mutombo throws a body kick.
Utu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Mutombo.
Mutombo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Utu.
Utu blocks the body kick.
Utu fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Mutombo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mutombo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Utu needs to keep his hands up - Mutombo had a free shot at his head there.
Mutombo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mutombo tries to land a front kick but Utu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Utu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Utu wants to land a leg kick but Mutombo is out of range.
Utu avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mutombo is looking to slow Utu down with leg kicks.
Utu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Mutombo throws a leg kick which misses Utu's front leg but catches the back leg as Utu tries to avoid it.
Utu defending well as Mutombo loads up on a big left hand.
Utu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mutombo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've been told by Utu's head coaches at Iron fight team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mutombo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mutombo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Utu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Mutombo coming out on top.
Mutombo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mutombo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jay Jay Mutombo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Utu moves out of range of the body kick from Mutombo.
Mutombo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Utu.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mutombo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo throws a head kick that misses.
As Mutombo looks to move away, Utu throws a big counter combo bu Mutombo just gets out of the way.
Utu throws the kick towards the body but Mutombo avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Utu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mutombo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jay Jay Mutombo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mutombo misses with a body kick.
Utu misses with a kick to the body.
Mutombo misses the jab.
Mutombo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Utu checks a low kick from Mutombo.
Mutombo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Utu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mutombo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Utu tests Mutombo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Utu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mutombo. That did some damage!
Mutombo lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mutombo scores with a leg kick.
Utu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Utu walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Utu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mutombo.
Mutombo scoring well with a low kick there.
A leg kick checked by Utu.
Utu throws a right hand that misses
and Mutombo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Utu.
Mutombo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Utu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mutombo - that will leave a mark!
Utu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Utu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crunch! Mutombo slams his shin into Utu's torso.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Jay Mutombo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Utu 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 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rau Utu!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rau Utu waved his t-shirt featuring Worldwide Nutrition (160q)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Waru Kuzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waru Kuzuri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitbull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pitbull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri misses with an uppercut.
Kuzuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitbull moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pitbull 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.
Pitbull lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Waru Kuzuri has been cut.
Kuzuri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pitbull takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been told by Kuzuri's head coaches at Cell Block Six that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot by Pitbull.
Pitbull swings for the body but Kuzuri moves out of range.
Kuzuri is looking to counter punch.
Pitbull misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kuzuri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pitbull takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzuri throws a sloppy head kick and Pitbull moves out of range easily.
Kuzuri defending well as Pitbull loads up on a big left hand.
Pitbull misses with an uppercut
and Kuzuri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pitbull lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuzuri fails to land with a series of punches.
Pitbull misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull cracks a nice hook into Kuzuri's ribs.
Kuzuri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pitbull.
No joy there for Kuzuri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuzuri ducks under a wild hook from Pitbull.
Kuzuri slips under a jab from Pitbull.
Kuzuri just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuzuri throws a front kick that sends Pitbull stumbling back into the cage.
Kuzuri lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kuzuri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuzuri.
Kuzuri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitbull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuzuri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pitbull slips under a jab.
It seemed like Pitbull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Pitbull misses its intended target.
Pitbull takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Pitbull misses.
Pitbull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzuri manages to avoid it.
Kuzuri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuzuri swivels and escapes.
Kuzuri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pitbull moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pitbull misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuzuri connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuzuri throws a sloppy head kick and Pitbull moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Pitbull misses.
A cross from Kuzuri lands.
Kuzuri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuzuri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuzuri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pitbull darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pitbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuzuri.
Pitbull throws out a counter right but Kuzuri avoids it with no problem.
Pitbull misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Pitbull misses.
A lazy left from Pitbull finds it's target.
Pitbull connects with a body shot.
Kuzuri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pitbull counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Pitbull misses.
Pitbull shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuzuri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pitbull's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A slow jab from Pitbull misses its intended target.
Pitbull bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pitbull is looking to take a break and control but Kuzuri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuzuri is looking for a sweep.
Pitbull looking to control but instead Kuzuri has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Pitbull not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kuzuri wants to get back to full guard.
Pitbull tries to pass to full mount but Kuzuri defends it.
Pitbull is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuzuri has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuzuri is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roy Pitbull will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Waru Kuzuri's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pitbull has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pitbull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuzuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitbull.
Kuzuri throws a sloppy head kick and Pitbull moves out of range easily.
Kuzuri throws a looping overhand right but Pitbull ducks down to avoid it.
Kuzuri tries to move into range but Pitbull moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuzuri swings for the body but Pitbull moves out of range.
It seemed like Pitbull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuzuri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuzuri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuzuri swings for the body but Pitbull moves out of range.
Pitbull slips a jab from Kuzuri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzuri lands a nice looking body shot.
Pitbull shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuzuri as he jumps to the side.
Pitbull throws a big shot that misses.
Pitbull 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.
Kuzuri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kuzuri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pitbull fails to land with a series of punches.
Pitbull looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pitbull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pitbull finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuzuri's head.
Pitbull throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Pitbull does no damage.
Kuzuri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pitbull.
Kuzuri throws a front kick that sends Pitbull stumbling back into the cage.
Pitbull displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitbull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuzuri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuzuri as he avoids it easily.
Kuzuri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kuzuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitbull manages to avoid it.
Kuzuri connects with a right hand. Pitbull shakes it off.
Kuzuri walks into a jab.
Kuzuri misses with a wild body shot.
Pitbull lands a jab.
Pitbull scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pitbull slips under a jab from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri jabs at Pitbull's body.
Pitbull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pitbull with a hook.
Pitbull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roy Pitbull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pitbull swings widly with a right hand
and Kuzuri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pitbull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pitbull paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Waru Kuzuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pitbull moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Pitbull.
Pitbull throws a looping overhand right but Kuzuri ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Kuzuri finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick
and Pitbull counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuzuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pitbull slips a straight right by Kuzuri.
Pitbull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuzuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitbull.
Pitbull swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitbull slips a straight right by Kuzuri.
Pitbull throws out a counter right but Kuzuri avoids it with no problem.
Kuzuri scores with a decent looking hook.
Pitbull takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pitbull throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuzuri counters with a stiff right hand.
Pitbull showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuzuri.
Pitbull lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuzuri connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuzuri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuzuri throws a sloppy head kick
and Pitbull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuzuri defending well as Pitbull loads up on a big left hand.
Pitbull misses with an uppercut
and Kuzuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuzuri goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waru Kuzuri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Waru Kuzuri's cut.
That's time! Kuzuri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kuzuri looks to land a body kick but Pitbull moved away.
Kuzuri throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pitbull throws out a loose jab but Kuzuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitbull works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kuzuri misses with a straight left.
Pitbull connects with a body shot that sends Kuzuri's belly button to the back.
Kuzuri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pitbull.
Pitbull lands a jab to Kuzuri's midsection.
Pitbull misses with a double jab.
Pitbull is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pitbull misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzuri is looking to chop away at Pitbull's legs.
Kuzuri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitbull throws a nice looking combination but Kuzuri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuzuri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pitbull circles away quickly and effectively.
Pitbull throws an off balance right hand
and Kuzuri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitbull lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuzuri circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuzuri lands a front kick.
Kuzuri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pitbull moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuzuri misses with a straight right.
Pitbull scores with a nice right hand.
Pitbull slips under a jab.
Pitbull lands a nice hook to Kuzuri's body. Kuzuri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuzuri. Pitbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuzuri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kuzuri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pitbull connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pitbull fails to land with a series of punches.
Pitbull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzuri manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull checks a leg kick nicely.
Kuzuri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pitbull.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzuri moves away.
A big left from Kuzuri misses.
Pitbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzuri moves away.
Pitbull blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Kuzuri. Beautiful body shot.
Pitbull thuds a left hand into Kuzuri's body.
Pitbull bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuzuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuzuri misses with a low kick.
Pitbull moves away from the strike by Kuzuri.
Pitbull fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuzuri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuzuri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuzuri throws a hook to the side of Pitbull's head but Pitbull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuzuri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kuzuri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pitbull.
Pitbull dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pitbull scores with a punch to the head.
Kuzuri throws a sloppy head kick and Pitbull moves out of range easily.
Pitbull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pitbull connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitbull. Kuzuri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuzuri blocks a jab.
Kuzuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Pitbull releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pitbull fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull blocks a jab.
Kuzuri misses with a body shot
and Kuzuri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuzuri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitbull lands with a shot to the body.
Pitbull closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pitbull trying to pass the guard but Kuzuri defending well.
Kuzuri is trying to get back to full guard.
Pitbull seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuzuri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuzuri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Pitbull really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waru Kuzuri's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pitbull missing with a left hand there. Kuzuri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pitbull missing with a left hand there. Kuzuri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pitbull uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Pitbull on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pitbull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick but Pitbull checks it.
Kuzuri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kuzuri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuzuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitbull moves away.
Pitbull looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Kuzuri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pitbull lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzuri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pitbull's calf.
Kuzuri ducks under a wild hook from Pitbull.
Kuzuri throws a sloppy body shot
and Pitbull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuzuri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri takes a swing at Pitbull's ribcage but misses.
Kuzuri misses the shot to the body.
Pitbull misses with an uppercut
and Kuzuri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pitbull bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuzuri's head.
Pitbull connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuzuri momentarily.
Pitbull loads up on a big right hand but Kuzuri slips the punch.
Kuzuri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pitbull's sensitive parts.
Pitbull throws a looping overhand right but Kuzuri ducks down to avoid it.
Pitbull scores with a body shot.
Pitbull takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pitbull throws the left hand but Kuzuri avoids the punch easily.
Pitbull lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Kuzuri misses.
Pitbull ducks under a wild hook from Kuzuri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzuri avoids the body shot from Pitbull.
Pitbull tries to bum rush Kuzuri with a series of wild strikes but Kuzuri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuzuri went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kuzuri misses with an uppercut
and Pitbull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pitbull scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuzuri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pitbull throws a hook to the side of Kuzuri's head but Kuzuri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuzuri misses with a straight left.
Pitbull let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pitbull looks to throw the jab but Kuzuri is out of range.
Kuzuri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pitbull throws a hook but Kuzuri avoids it easily.
Kuzuri throws a hook but Pitbull blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuzuri.
Pitbull throws a body punch but Kuzuri moves out of range.
Pitbull throws a series of punches but Kuzuri moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuzuri misses the target.
Kuzuri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pitbull misses the shot to the body.
Kuzuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Pitbull throws a jab when Kuzuri was well out of range.
Kuzuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pitbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuzuri misses with a hook. Pitbull ducked under it nicely.
Pitbull doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pitbull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuzuri staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri throws a hook but Pitbull blocks it.
Pitbull shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kuzuri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzuri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuzuri wants to sweep but no luck.
Pitbull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuzuri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitbull is working Kuzuri over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pitbull in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pitbull throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Pitbull dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Waru Kuzuri's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kuzuri stuns Pitbull with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuzuri.
Pitbull lands a nice shot that snaps Kuzuri's head back.
Kuzuri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuzuri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuzuri sizes up Pitbull with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuzuri throws a hook to the side of Pitbull's head but Pitbull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuzuri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pitbull looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzuri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuzuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitbull.
Kuzuri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuzuri does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Pitbull misses.
Pitbull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuzuri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pitbull scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuzuri scores with a nice right hand.
Kuzuri slips under a jab from Pitbull.
Kuzuri wants to slow Pitbull down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuzuri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuzuri throws a hook but Pitbull blocks it.
Pitbull's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuzuri misses with a wild body shot.
Kuzuri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pitbull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pitbull getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuzuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuzuri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Waru Kuzuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull throws a right hand that Kuzuri ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuzuri also avoids with ease.
Kuzuri misses with a body shot.
Pitbull shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kuzuri sprawls well. Kuzuri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pitbull gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Pitbull checks a low kick from Kuzuri.
Pitbull takes a swing at Kuzuri's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuzuri misses the target.
Pitbull takes a swing at Kuzuri's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Pitbull.
Pitbull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuzuri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuzuri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pitbull's head backwards.
Kuzuri lands a jab to the head.
Pitbull closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pitbull throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri controlling the position for now.
Kuzuri tries to get to full guard but Pitbull has control of the leg.
Kuzuri wants to control but Pitbull is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pitbull thows a huge punch but Kuzuri dodges it nicely.
Kuzuri is trying to control but can't.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pitbull scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuzuri jabs Pitbull right on the nose. Pitbull blinks but takes it well.
Kuzuri walks into a stiff left hand from Pitbull.
Pitbull looks to land a combination but Kuzuri avoids it well.
And Kuzuri counters with a quick kick to the body but Pitbull blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuzuri.
Kuzuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuzuri misses with a jab to the body
and Pitbull counters with a stiff right hand.
Pitbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzuri moves away.
Kuzuri scores with a jab to the body.
Pitbull misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Kuzuri was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pitbull sizes up Kuzuri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuzuri throws a chopping leg kick but Pitbull manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pitbull drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roy Pitbull.
Well Pitbull has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Pitbull!
Roy Pitbull is the new featherweight champion!
Roy Pitbull thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daken Akihiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Helgi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daken Akihiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bjorn Helgi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akihiro tries to work over Helgi's front leg with a kick but Helgi checks it.
Helgi wants to counter the offense by Akihiro and move into the clinch position.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Helgi, as that shot connected.
Akihiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Helgi.
Akihiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Helgi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akihiro. Helgi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akihiro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Helgi avoids the head kick by Akihiro.
Akihiro misses with a low kick as Helgi jumps back.
Akihiro throws a big shot that misses.
Akihiro 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 swing and a miss from Akihiro.
Helgi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akihiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akihiro throws a lazy head kick
and Helgi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Helgi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Akihiro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akihiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helgi misses with a punch to the body.
Akihiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Helgi has him pressed against the cage.
Akihiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akihiro digs a right hand into Helgi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Helgi's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akihiro.
Helgi misses with a punch on the inside.
Akihiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Helgi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Helgi has a couple of punches blocked by Akihiro.
Helgi blocks an uppercut.
Akihiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Helgi.
Helgi misses with a punch to the body.
Akihiro prevents a body shot from Helgi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akihiro.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akihiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Helgi presses Akihiro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Akihiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akihiro takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Daken Akihiro has been cut.
Akihiro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helgi throws a body punch but Akihiro moves out of range.
Helgi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Helgi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akihiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Helgi.
Helgi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akihiro's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akihiro, as that shot connected.
It looks like Bjorn Helgi has been cut.
Helgi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akihiro.
Akihiro misses with a body shot.
Akihiro throws out a leg kick but Helgi moves out of range and Akihiro only half commits.
Akihiro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daken Akihiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helgi throws a hook but Akihiro avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Helgi.
Helgi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akihiro ducks under a wild hook from Helgi.
Helgi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Helgi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Helgi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Helgi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helgi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helgi rushes Akihiro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Helgi tries to throw a body punch but Akihiro avoids it by throwing Helgi back against the cage.
Akihiro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akihiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Helgis head.
Akihiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Helgi.
Akihiro prevents a body shot from Helgi.
Nice body punch from Helgi - that landed with a thud.
Akihiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Helgi.
Helgi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akihiro or not.
Akihiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Akihiro working aggressively here.
Akihiro blocks a body shot from Helgi.
A body shot lands from Akihiro.
Akihiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Helgi.
Good body shot from Helgi.
Helgi throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Helgi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akihiro.
Akihiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Helgi.
Akihiro misses with some punches.
Helgi keeps control of Akihiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Helgi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Helgi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helgi.
Akihiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akihiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Helgi.
Helgi tries to work over Akihiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Helgi lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Helgi.
A right hook to the body lands for Helgi.
Akihiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Helgi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Helgi lands a body punch.
Akihiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akihiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akihiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bjorn Helgi will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Akihiro lands with a hook. Helgi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Helgi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akihiro ducks under a wild hook from Helgi.
Akihiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akihiro throws a shot from downtown. Helgi moves away and avoids it.
Akihiro sets himself, and Helgi steps forward looking for the clinch! Akihiro avoids it this time.
Akihiro lands a nice shot that snaps Helgi's head back.
Helgi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Helgi defending well as Akihiro loads up on a big left hand.
Helgi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akihiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both fighters circling a little - Akihiro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Akihiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Helgi is just out of range.
Helgi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akihiro can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helgi throws a sloppy body shot
letting Akihiro counter with a right hand.
A nice combination there by Helgi.
Helgi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Akihiro rather than just go for the knockout.
Akihiro cracks Helgi with an open hand slap.
Helgi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Helgi.
Akihiro throws a head kick that misses.
Helgi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Akihiro ducks under a wild hook from Helgi.
Helgi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Akihiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akihiro looks to land a right hand but Helgi moved out of range.
Akihiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helgi was well out of range. Poor timing from Akihiro.
Nice body punch from Helgi.
Akihiro swings for the body but Helgi moves out of range.
Helgi missing with a left hand there. Akihiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akihiro misses with the combination.
Helgi throws a series of punches but Akihiro moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Helgi.
Akihiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akihiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Helgi scores with a jab. Akihiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Helgi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Akihiro punishes Helgi's body with a nice straight punch.
Akihiro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Akihiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helgi.
Akihiro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Helgi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Helgi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Daken Akihiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Akihiro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Helgi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akihiro's hands.
Akihiro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Helgi's calf.
Helgi throws a body shot but no joy.
Helgi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akihiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helgi was well out of range. Poor timing from Akihiro.
Akihiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akihiro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akihiro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Helgi wants to counter the offense by Akihiro and move into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akihiro scores with a jab.
Helgi moves out of range as Akihiro strikes.
Akihiro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Helgi takes a step back to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akihiro. Helgi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helgi wants to counter with a clinch but Akihiro pushes him away.
A head kick misses from Helgi.
Akihiro scores with a spinning back kick!
Helgi misses with an uppercut. Akihiro saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Akihiro.
Helgi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akihiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akihiro misses with a head kick.
Helgi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Akihiro needs to keep his hands up - Helgi had a free shot at his head there.
Akihiro ducks under a wild hook from Helgi.
Akihiro lands with a nice body punch.
Akihiro blocks a head kick by Helgi.
Akihiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Helgi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Helgi misses its intended target.
Helgi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akihiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akihiro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Helgi checks it well.
Helgi lands with a good body shot.
Helgi avoids the body shot from Akihiro.
Helgi ducks right into an uppercut from Akihiro.
Helgi tries to land a front kick but Akihiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Helgi.
Akihiro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akihiro.
Helgi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Helgi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helgi throws a hook to the side of Akihiro's head but Akihiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Helgi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Helgi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akihiro can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daken Akihiro dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Akihiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Akihiro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Akihiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Akihiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Helgi is looking to score with low kicks.
Akihiro moves out of range as Helgi throws a body kick.
Akihiro half committed to a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helgi. Akihiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akihiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Helgi.
Helgi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Helgi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akihiro checks a low kick from Helgi.
A left lands for Akihiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helgi pushes Akihiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Helgi blocks an uppercut.
Akihiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Akihiro lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Helgi.
Akihiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helgi blocks an uppercut.
Bjorn Helgi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akihiro breaks the clinch.
Helgi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akihiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Helgi.
Good leg kick by Akihiro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Akihiro misses.
Akihiro throws a low kick but Helgi avoids it.
Helgi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akihiro circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Akihiro misses the target.
A big left from Helgi misses.
Akihiro blocks a head kick by Helgi.
Helgi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Helgi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akihiro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Helgi's calf.
Akihiro tries to land a leg kick but Helgi saw it coming and moves away.
Helgi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helgi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akihiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Helgi looks to land a body kick but Akihiro moved away.
Helgi swings for the body but Akihiro moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Helgi misses its intended target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Akihiro.
Akihiro misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Akihiro - just one landing.
Akihiro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Helgi.
Akihiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Helgi.
Akihiro tries to land a front kick but Helgi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Helgi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akihiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Helgi misses with a hook.
Akihiro lands with a kick to the temple. Helgi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Helgi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Helgi lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helgi looks to clinch
enabling Akihiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Helgi tries a head kick but it misses.
Akihiro is looking to slow Helgi down with leg kicks.
Helgi misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akihiro.
Akihiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Helgi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Helgi lands a head kick. Akihiro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Helgi moves out of range of the leg kick from Akihiro.
Akihiro thows a body kick. Helgi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Akihiro missing with a left hand there. Helgi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick from Akihiro lands but Helgi takes it in his stride.
Akihiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akihiro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Helgi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helgi tries to clinch up.
Akihiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akihiro slips a jab from Helgi.
Helgi tries to land a front kick but Akihiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Akihiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Helgi wants to counter with a clinch but Akihiro pushes him away.
Helgi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Helgi tries a low kick but Akihiro avoids it.
Akihiro with a jab.
Akihiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Akihiro misses with an uppercut. Helgi saw that one coming.
Helgi lands a head shot.
Helgi looks for the body kick but Akihiro saw that one coming.
Helgi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Akihiro.
Helgi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Helgi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akihiro.
Helgi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akihiro manages to avoid it.
Akihiro is looking to slow Helgi down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daken Akihiro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akihiro 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 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daken Akihiro!
An intense looking Daken Akihiro took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Sorry fuckers...The Mongrel is here.'.
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