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Ascension 319 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Rice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Ruden (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Rice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Ruden!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rice takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rice shoots in for a takedown but Ruden shows good takedown defense.
Rice tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rice somewhat.
Rice shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rice showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
Rice is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ruden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rice.
Ruden is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rice controlling the action here.
Rice wants to pass the guard but Ruden is defending well.
Ruden is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruden manages to get to full guard.
Ruden looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruden, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ruden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rice works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rice looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been hearing that Rice has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rice connects with a nice short shot to Ruden's temple.
Rice is thwarting Ruden's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ruden is refusing to be controlled, as Rice sits in half guard.
Rice is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ruden wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rice is looking to stall here but Ruden recovers full guard.
Ruden keeping full guard, as Rice tries to pass.
Ruden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rice defends well.
Rice is working Ruden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rice preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rice is pushing down on Ruden's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ruden is fighting to maintain full guard but Rice has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rice wants to take a breather but Ruden is having none of it.
Ruden wants to control but Rice is keeping busy.
Rice is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rice sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rice is thwarting Ruden's attempts to control the position.
Rice is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rice is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruden defends it well.
Rice is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Rice dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rice looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruden is fending him off so far but Rice persists. Nope, Ruden circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruden.
Ruden thumps Rice with a low kick.
Ruden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ruden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruden misses with a body shot.
Rice shoots and misses
and Ruden counters with a straight right hand.
Rice staying out of range there.
Ruden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rice.
Ruden connects with a leg kick. Rice looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ruden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rice momentarily.
Ruden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruden wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Rice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Ruden.
Ruden connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rice's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruden throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ruden. That one must have hurt.
Rice misses with a takedown
and Ruden counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruden stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Rice with that takedown attempt.
Rice misses the jab.
Ruden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donk. Ruden catches Rice right on the button with a cross.
Rice misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ruden feints and as Rice raises his hands in defense, Ruden changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ruden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rice bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruden's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruden controls Rice momentarily but Rice frees himself.
Ray Rice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rice controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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!
Rice throwing strikes from guard but Ruden blocks nicely.
Ruden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rice defends it easily.
Rice postures up.
Ruden wants to sweep here but Rice controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruden seems keen to control Rice's posture.
Rice slips nicely into half guard.
Rice wants to pass to mount but Ruden is defending the position.
Ruden wants to control but Rice is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ruden wants to get back to full guard but Rice has mounted him!
Ruden wants to control but Rice is having none of it.
Ruden is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rice trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rice scores with a couple of good head shots there.
It looks like Joe Ruden has been cut.
Ruden wants to control but Rice is having none of it.
Rice is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ruden is surviving well by controlling Rice's body position as best he can.
Rice connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rice wants to control the pace but Ruden is squirming around nicely.
Ruden is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ruden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Ruden's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Ruden.
Ruden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ruden has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rice.
Ruden slaps away a takedown attempt from Rice, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ruden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ruden enables Rice to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ruden manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ruden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rice advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruden with the active half guard here but Rice passes nicely into side control.
Ruden is letting Rice control him for a moment.
Rice throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ruden works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Rice wants to pass to mount but Ruden is defending the position.
Ruden is looking for a sweep. Rice is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruden trying to hold on to Rice's head to control him but Rice postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruden keeps working.
Rice looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ruden is not content to let Rice control the position.
Ruden trying to hold on to Rice's head to control him but Rice postures up.
Rice is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ruden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rice passes Ruden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ruden is trying to control but can't.
Rice trying to control from half guard but Ruden is working away.
Rice is looking to advance position but Ruden won't allow it.
Ruden is refusing to be controlled, as Rice sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Ruden misses.
Some wild striking there from Ruden.
Rice takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rice moves out of range of the strikes.
Rice shoots in but Ruden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Ruden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Rice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rice avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rice fails with the takedown
and Ruden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rice defending well as Ruden loads up on a big left hand.
Ruden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruden wants it to stay on the feet.
Rice looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ruden!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rice swings around for an armbar but Ruden sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rice's guard.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruden throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Ruden.
I think Ruden has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Ruden!
Joe Ruden 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Punani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandez's entrance music is The Eagles - Hotel Calafornia. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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208 lbs
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215 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miguel Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Punani!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Punani counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fernandez is not content to let Punani control the position.
Fernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Punani missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fernandez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Punani throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punani postures up in Fernandez's guard and throws a big left but Fernandez blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punani wants to pass the guard but Fernandez is keeping the position.
Fernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Punani won't allow Fernandez to sweep him here.
Punani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punani tries to free his leg and advance position but Fernandez is retaining full guard.
Fernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fernandez controlling Punani's posture.
Fernandez is trying to control the position but Punani postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Punani throwing strikes but missing.
Punani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Punani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Punani moves away.
Punani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fernandez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Punani is just out of range.
That kick from Fernandez tenderised Punani's leg. Punani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Punani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fernandez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Punani.
Fernandez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Punani. Punani obviously looking to wear him down.
Punani misses with a head kick.
Fernandez digs a good hook to Punani's body.
Punani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fernandez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Punani throws the left hand but Fernandez avoids the punch easily.
Punani tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fernandez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Punani is able to avoid easily.
Punani avoids the head kick by Fernandez.
Punani avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
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!
Punani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Punani blocks a jab.
Miguel Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punani throws a low kick, looking for Fernandez's leg but Fernandez calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punani. Fernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fernandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fernandez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punani moves out of range of the body kick from Fernandez.
Punani fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punani. Fernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Punani scores with a shot to the body.
Fernandez throws a leg kick but Punani sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fernandez pushes Punani away with a front kick.
Punani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fernandez checks a leg kick.
Punani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Punani shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fernandez attempts a counter takedown but Punani avoids it well and moves away.
Fernandez throws a jab when Punani was well out of range.
Punani throws a head kick that misses.
Fernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Punani moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punani. Fernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fernandez cracks Punani with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez takes a swing at Punani's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Fernandez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punani shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez shows good takedown defense.
Miguel Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Punani.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fernandez.
Punani misses with a wild body shot.
Fernandez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Punani checks a leg kick.
Fernandez is looking to wear down Punani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fernandez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Punani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernandez manages to avoid it.
Fernandez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fernandez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Punani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Punani is quick to defend against it.
Punani staying out of range there.
Punani moves out of range of the body kick.
Fernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Punani is just out of range.
And Punani tries to counter it with a takedown but Fernandez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Punani throws out a loose jab but Fernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Miguel Fernandez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Punani takes one on the button.
Punani throws a looping overhand right but Fernandez ducks down to avoid it.
Punani avoids the body shot from Fernandez.
A bone on bone clash there as Punani blocks the leg kick.
Fernandez misses with a leg kick.
Punani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Punani shoots in but Fernandez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Punani throws a body shot but no joy.
Punani scores with a decent looking hook.
Punani lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punani shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Punani showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punani is looking to take a break and control but Fernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punani prevents Fernandez from improving his position.
Punani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandez keeps working.
Fernandez trying to control from the bottom.
Punani throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Punani working Fernandez over with strikes.
Fernandez is looking for a sweep. Punani is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Punani trying to control from half guard but Fernandez is working away.
Punani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fernandez is refusing to be controlled, as Punani sits in half guard.
Fernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Fernandez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Punani.
Punani thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fernandez's head.
Punani thows a huge punch but Fernandez dodges it nicely.
Fernandez trying to control but Punani postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Punani scores with a hook to the body. Fernandez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Punani turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Punani fakes the leg kick and cracks Fernandez in the body.
Punani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Punani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punani throws a hook to the side of Fernandez's head but Fernandez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danga de danga de dang - Punani scores with a four punch combination!
Punani avoids the body shot from Fernandez.
Fernandez lands with a hook. Punani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fernandez throws the left hand but Punani avoids the punch easily.
Punani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Punani lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
Punani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Punani scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punani. Fernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fernandez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fernandez lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandez postures up in Punani's guard and throws a big left but Punani blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punani is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fernandez is refusing to be controlled, as Punani sits in half guard.
Punani working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Punani working over Fernandez with some ground and pound. Fernandez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Punani trying to control the action but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Punani missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fernandez is looking to control Punani's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fernandez avoid being mounted?
Punani missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Punani sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fernandez defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Punani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Punani closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Fernandez! Punani dives in looking to finish! Fernandez is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Punani!
Harry Punani decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Miguel Fernandez spoke after the fight, saying 'I was just resting my eyes!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andr De Fran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borys Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Fran's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, No Worries. 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Andr De Fran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Borys Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Fran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Fran attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Fran throws a head kick that misses.
De Fran bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Fran uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grabowski has time to react.
Grabowski 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.
De Fran throws a body punch but Grabowski moves out of range.
Grabowski tries to bum rush De Fran with a series of wild strikes but De Fran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grabowski misses with a few strikes there.
De Fran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grabowski on the side of the head.
No joy there for De Fran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grabowski lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Fran misses with an uppercut.
A cross from De Fran lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fran tries to land a leg kick but Grabowski saw it coming and moves away.
Grabowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grabowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Fran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grabowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Fran throws a poor cross that misses
and Grabowski counters with a one-two to the body.
De Fran lands with an overhand left.
A punch combination from Grabowski misses.
De Fran avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Fran scores with a hook to the body. Grabowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Fran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grabowski on the side of the head.
Grabowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grabowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Fran moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for De Fran.
Grabowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
An inside leg kick lands from Grabowski.
De Fran scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grabowski.
De Fran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Fran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Fran is looking to score with low kicks.
Grabowski misses with a body shot.
Grabowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Fran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Fran throws a body punch but Grabowski moves out of range.
Good leg kick by De Fran there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Fran looks to land a body kick but Grabowski moved away.
De Fran misses the shot to the body.
Grabowski lands a lovely overhand right.
De Fran checks a leg kick.
De Fran fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Fran misses with a body kick.
Grabowski flicks out a counter leg kick but De Fran steps away.
Grabowski misses with a two punch combination.
De Fran misses with a hook to the body
and Grabowski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De Fran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Fran connects with a single shot there.
De Fran thuds a left hand into Grabowski's body.
De Fran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grabowski was well out of range. Poor timing from De Fran.
Grabowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grabowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grabowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grabowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grabowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Fran's head.
De Fran throws a lazy right hand but Grabowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Grabowski does no damage.
De Fran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Fran throws a solid leg kick but Grabowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Fran.
Grabowski throws a solid leg kick but De Fran takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grabowski.
Grabowski just misses with a punch to the body.
De Fran misses with a low kick as Grabowski jumps back.
Grabowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Fran.
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 Andr De Fran will probably get the nod.
That's time! De Fran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
De Fran cracks Grabowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grabowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Fran lands with an overhand left.
Grabowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Grabowski.
De Fran throws a head kick but Grabowski moves out of range.
De Fran throws a big shot that misses.
Grabowski avoids the body shot from De Fran.
Grabowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Fran tests Grabowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Borys Grabowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grabowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Fran manages to avoid it.
Andr De Fran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Fran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grabowski. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Fran just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grabowski.
Grabowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Fran.
De Fran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for De Fran.
A lazy body kick from De Fran
and Grabowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grabowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Fran is looking to chop away at Grabowski's legs.
De Fran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grabowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Fran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grabowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Fran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Fran throws a sloppy head kick
and Grabowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Fran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grabowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Fran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grabowski blocks the body kick.
Grabowski scores with a push kick.
De Fran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Fran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Fran lunges at Grabowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grabowski's hand.
Grabowski lands a head kick!
De Fran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grabowski moves away.
De Fran avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grabowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Fran throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Fran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grabowski.
Grabowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Fran.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Fran.
Grabowski takes a swing at De Fran's ribcage but misses.
De Fran throws a lazy head kick
and Grabowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grabowski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Fran rather than just go for the knockout.
Grabowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grabowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Grabowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Fran's sensitive parts.
De Fran looks to throw the jab but Grabowski is out of range.
Grabowski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grabowski checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Fran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Fran tries a head kick but it misses.
Grabowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grabowski throws a body punch but De Fran moves out of range.
De Fran ducks right into an uppercut from Grabowski.
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!
De Fran scores with a push kick.
A head kick misses from Grabowski.
Grabowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Grabowski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grabowski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
De Fran misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Grabowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grabowski throws a leg kick which misses De Fran's front leg but catches the back leg as De Fran tries to avoid it.
Grabowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Fran.
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 Andr De Fran will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
De Fran misses with a looping right.
Grabowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Fran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Fran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grabowski moves away.
Andr De Fran is winning the standup battle so far.
De Fran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grabowski.
De Fran is looking to score with low kicks.
De Fran blocks a jab.
Grabowski takes one to the side of the head.
De Fran thuds a left hand into Grabowski's body.
Grabowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Fran misses with the combination.
A clash of legs there as Grabowski blocks the low kick.
De Fran scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Grabowski.
Both fighters circling a little - De Fran finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
De Fran misses with a looping left.
That kick from Grabowski tenderised De Fran's leg. De Fran is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Fran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grabowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Fran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grabowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grabowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grabowski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Grabowski blocks a jab.
De Fran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grabowski.
Grabowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Borys Grabowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski loads up on a big right hand but De Fran slips the punch.
De Fran closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Fran looks to land a left hand but Grabowski moved out of range nicely.
That kick from De Fran tenderised Grabowski's leg. Grabowski is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Fran throws a leg kick
and Grabowski counters with a left and a right that stings De Fran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Fran misses with a lunging right hand
and Grabowski counters with a left and a right that stings De Fran.
A jab from De Fran does it's job there.
Grabowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some wild striking there from Grabowski.
Good exchange - Grabowski coming out on top.
Grabowski lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Fran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grabowski. That did some damage!
De Fran misses with a right hand
and Grabowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grabowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Fran.
De Fran throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grabowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from De Fran misses its intended target.
Grabowski throws a series of punches but De Fran moves out of range.
De Fran lands a nice looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Grabowski blocks the low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as De Fran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Fran lands a jab to Grabowski's midsection.
Grabowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Fran.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grabowski. De Fran does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Fran throws a leg kick but Grabowski moved away.
De Fran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grabowski walks into a jab.
Grabowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Fran.
Good leg kick by De Fran there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Fran with a jab.
Grabowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Fran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grabowski can pounce on him.
Grabowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grabowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andr De Fran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Fran 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andr De Fran!
After winning the bout, Andr De Fran thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Luvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Clendennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luvi's entrance music is Metallica- Creeping Death. A fine choice. Clendennon has chosen LoFidelity Allstars - Battleflag as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Luvi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Clendennon!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clendennon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luvi looks to land a left hand but Clendennon moved out of range nicely.
Clendennon takes a swing at Luvi's ribcage but misses.
Luvi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clendennon.
Luvi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clendennon was well out of range. Poor timing from Luvi.
Clendennon checks a leg kick.
Luvi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Luvi misses with a lunging right hand
and Clendennon counters with a stiff right hand.
Clendennon moves out of range as Luvi throws a body kick.
Luvi misses with a body kick.
Clendennon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Luvi misses with a leg kick.
Luvi clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clendennon misses with a knee strike.
Clendennon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clendennon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luvi's elbow.
Luvi managing to block the knees to the body from Clendennon.
Luvi throws a head punch that misses.
Clendennon prevents a body shot from Luvi.
Clendennon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luvi misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clendennon as Luvi tries to tie him up.
Clendennon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clendennon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luvi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clendennon backwards.
Luvi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Luvi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Craig Clendennon has been cut.
Clendennon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Clendennon misses with a straight right.
Luvi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clendennon.
Clendennon throws a chopping leg kick but Luvi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Clendennon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Clendennon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luvi moves out of range as Clendennon throws a body kick.
Clendennon ducks under a wild hook from Luvi.
Clendennon misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Luvi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clendennon throws a solid leg kick but Luvi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clendennon.
Luvi misses the shot to the body.
Clendennon keeps the fight on the outside.
Luvi is looking to slow Clendennon down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clendennon connects with a solid leg kick.
Luvi has Clendennon up against the cage in a clinch.
Clendennon missing with knees to the body.
Luvi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luvi lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Luvi.
Luvi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clendennon tries to work over Luvi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clendennon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luvi is leaning against Clendennon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clendennon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Luvi.
Clendennon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Luvi is defending well for now.
Luvi looking to stall.
Clendennon tries to throw a body punch but Luvi avoids it by throwing Clendennon back against the cage.
Luvi misses with a punch on the inside.
Luvi struggles to land a body shot inside as Clendennon controls his hands.
Luvi tries a body shot but Clendennon blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luvi managing to block the knees to the body from Clendennon.
Clendennon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luvi's elbow.
Luvi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Luvi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clendennon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Luvi.
Luvi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Luvi struggles to land a body shot inside as Clendennon controls his hands.
Luvi cracks Clendennon with a nice body shot.
Clendennon blocks an elbow strike.
Luvi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luvi lands a body shot.
Luvi tries to throw a body punch but Clendennon avoids it by throwing Luvi back against the cage.
Clendennon lands an elbow inside that Luvi shrugs off.
Luvi tries to throw a body punch but Clendennon avoids it by throwing Luvi back against the cage.
Clendennon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luvi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luvi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luvi throws a head punch that misses.
Clendennon prevents a body shot from Luvi.
Clendennon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Luvi stalling in the clinch but Clendennon improves position.
Luvi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luvi misses with a body punch.
Clendennon prevents a body shot from Luvi.
Clendennon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luvi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luvi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luvi managing to block the knees to the body from Clendennon.
Clendennon prevents a body shot from Luvi.
Clendennon tries to throw a body punch but Luvi avoids it by throwing Clendennon back against the cage.
Luvi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clendennon tries to throw a body punch but Luvi avoids it by throwing Clendennon back against the cage.
Luvi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clendennon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Luvi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Clendennon looking to throw knees to the head but Luvi is blocking nicely.
Luvi tries to work over Clendennon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clendennon struggles to land a body shot inside as Luvi controls his hands.
Luvi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Luvi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luvi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Clendennon.
Luvi tries to throw a body punch but Clendennon avoids it by throwing Luvi back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Luvi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Clendennon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick by Clendennon misses
and Luvi counters with a leg kick.
Luvi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luvi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luvi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luvi takes the fight into the clinch.
Luvi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clendennon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luvi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clendennon or not.
Luvi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clendennon can do to turn this around?
Luvi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luvi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luvi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clendennon backwards.
Luvi lands a left hand.
A bit of stalling here from Luvi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luvi avoiding damage as Clendennon throws knees to the body.
Luvi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clendennon's elbow.
Clendennon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luvi takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luvi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luvi digs a right hand underneath Clendennon's ribcage. Clendennon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Luvi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Luvi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clendennon is breathing heavily.
Luvi lands a right hand.
Luvi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clendennon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clendennon missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Luvi.
Luvi misses with a punch to the body.
Clendennon blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Luvi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luvi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Luvi.
Still in the clinch, Luvi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luvi lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luvi digs a right hand underneath Clendennon's ribcage. Clendennon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Clendennon misses with some punches.
Luvi avoiding damage as Clendennon throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luvi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luvi misses with a body punch.
Clendennon takes a shot to the head.
Luvi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Clendennon misses with a body punch.
Knees to the body from Clendennon.
Clendennon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Luvi is defending well for now.
Luvi blocking some punches.
Paul Luvi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Luvi tries to throw a body punch but Clendennon avoids it by throwing Luvi back against the cage.
Luvi tries to work over Clendennon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clendennon as Luvi tries to tie him up.
Luvi can't find room to land a body shot as Clendennon controls the action.
Luvi lands a left hand.
Luvi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luvi misses with a body punch.
Luvi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Luvi lands a nice uppercut.
Luvi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon trying to land knees to the body.
Luvi managing to block the knees to the body from Clendennon.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Luvi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Clendennon missing with knees to the body.
Clendennon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luvi lands a left hand.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Luvi avoids it.
Luvi lands a nice shot to the body.
Luvi working aggressively here.
Clendennon misses with an elbow strike.
Luvi tries to work over Clendennon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luvi avoiding damage as Clendennon throws knees to the body.
A short left from Clendennon.
Clendennon struggles to land a body shot inside as Luvi controls his hands.
Luvi pushes Clendennon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luvi managing to block the knees to the body from Clendennon.
Luvi scores with a shoulder strike.
Luvi lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luvi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luvi looking to stall.
Luvi misses with a punch on the inside.
Clendennon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luvi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clendennon is keeping busy.
Clendennon tries a body shot but Luvi blocks it.
Clendennon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luvi manages to break the clinch.
Luvi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Luvi tries to clinch but Clendennon is having none of it.
Luvi misses with the combination.
Luvi moves away from the strike by Clendennon.
Luvi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Luvi scores with a push kick.
Clendennon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luvi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Luvi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Craig Clendennon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A slapping body kick lands there for Luvi.
Clendennon misses with a body shot.
Clendennon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luvi tests Clendennon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luvi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luvi connects with a body shot.
Clendennon checks a leg kick.
Luvi scores with a leg kick.
Clendennon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clendennon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clendennon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Luvi.
Luvi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Luvi has managed to clinch.
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!
Clendennon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Clendennon fails to land.
Luvi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clendennon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luvi misses with a body punch.
Luvi misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luvi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luvi struggles to land a body shot inside as Clendennon controls his hands.
Clendennon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clendennon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Luvi on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clendennon.
Luvi can't find room to land a body shot as Clendennon controls the action.
Clendennon misses with an elbow strike.
Luvi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Luvi.
Luvi breaks the clinch.
Clendennon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luvi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clendennon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clendennon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Luvi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clendennon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luvi connects with a single shot there.
Paul Luvi is winning the standup battle so far.
Clendennon throws a head kick but Luvi moves out of range.
Luvi lunges at Clendennon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clendennon's hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clendennon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luvi connects with a crisp jab.
Luvi connects with an inside leg kick.
Craig Clendennon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clendennon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luvi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luvi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clendennon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luvi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Luvi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clendennon at a distance.
Clendennon lands a jab to the nose.
Luvi throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Clendennon misses the target.
As Clendennon tries to get set, Luvi tries to push him back and clinch up but Clendennon manages to avoid the attempt.
Luvi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Luvi.
Luvi lands a right hook to the body.
Luvi wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon moves out of range as Luvi throws a body kick.
Clendennon dips to his left and cracks Luvi with an uppercut!
Clendennon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clendennon ducks right into an uppercut from Luvi.
Clendennon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luvi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Luvi.
Clendennon can't find room to land a body shot as Luvi controls the action.
Luvi is working Clendennon over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Luvi.
Luvi lands with a left to the head.
Luvi tries to work over Clendennon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luvi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Luvi cracks Clendennon with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luvi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luvi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luvi misses with a body punch.
Luvi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luvi gets through Clendennon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luvi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luvi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clendennon is rocked!
That has opened up Craig Clendennon's cut even more.
Luvi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Clendennon is still on wobbly legs! Can Luvi finish him?
Clendennon blocks a body shot from Luvi.
Clendennon prevents a body shot from Luvi.
Clendennon seems to have recovered his senses.
Luvi is trying to stall.
Luvi tries to throw a body punch but Clendennon avoids it by throwing Luvi back against the cage.
Luvi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luvi working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Clendennon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luvi blocks a body shot from Clendennon.
Clendennon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Luvi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luvi slowing the pace effectively.
Luvi is trying to break the clinch but Clendennon has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Luvi scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Luvi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luvi 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Luvi!
An out of breath Paul Luvi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Craig Clendennon was interviewed post fight and said 'Bowsheet, ya stole Ang's avatar and my title ya creep. REMATCH, Joe!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Lee Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn comes to the cage accompanied by Slim Thug Feat T.I. & Bun B - 3 Kings. Daniels is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kid Rock - Bawitdaba . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Lee Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels throws a jab when Gunn was well out of range.
Daniels thuds his shin into the meat of Gunn's side.
Daniels jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gunn throws an off balance right hand
and Daniels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Nelson Gunn has been cut.
Daniels goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gunn is looking to counter the offense by Daniels and move into the clinch.
Daniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gunn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Bobby Lee Daniels has been cut.
Daniels tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Daniels.
Daniels takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daniels swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gunn lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daniels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunn takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses.
Daniels throws out a counter right but Gunn avoids it with no problem.
Daniels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunn.
Daniels lands a body shot.
Daniels misses with an uppercut. Gunn saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gunn misses with a looping left.
Daniels throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Daniels misses the target.
Daniels throws a wild body kick that Gunn sees coming a mile off.
Gunn tries to score with a low kick but Daniels moves his leg out of the way.
Daniels looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daniels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gunn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab from Gunn.
Daniels lands a jab.
Gunn throws a big shot that misses.
Daniels stuns Gunn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gunn misses with a body kick.
Daniels moves away from the strike by Gunn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws a body punch but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn connects with the punch.
Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Gunn slams his shin into Daniels's torso.
Gunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniels lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gunn takes a step back to recover.
Daniels missing with a left hand there. Gunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunn.
Gunn works Daniels's body with a nice hook.
Gunn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniels throws a solid leg kick but Gunn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Daniels.
Daniels lands a nice shot that snaps Gunn's head back.
Gunn scores with a nice head shot.
Daniels looks to throw the jab but Gunn is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gunn. Daniels shrugs it off though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daniels.
Gunn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good exchange - Gunn coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunn. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniels misses the shot to the body.
Daniels scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gunn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Gunn.
Gunn scores with a nice strike.
Gunn throws a hook but Daniels blocks it.
Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Daniels moves away and avoids it.
Gunn backing away here, and Daniels unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Daniels punishes Gunn's body with a nice straight punch.
Gunn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Danielss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Daniels.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws a low kick, looking for Gunn's leg but Gunn calmly moves out of range.
Gunn throws a good cross that connects.
Jab, jab by Daniels - just one landing.
Gunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Daniels throws a body punch but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn throws an overhand right that lands on Daniels's shoulder, as Daniels tries to avoid the shot.
Gunn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gunn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunn moves away.
Gunn digs a good body shot into Daniels's ribs.
Daniels's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gunn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daniels scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gunn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daniels's calf.
Daniels closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gunn circles away.
Daniels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunn.
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 Nelson Gunn 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.
Nice uppercut there from Gunn.
Gunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A good leg kick by Gunn.
Daniels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Daniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daniels moves out of range of the strikes.
Daniels moves out of range as Gunn strikes.
Gunn is looking to slow Daniels down with leg kicks.
Gunn lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels ducks right into an uppercut from Gunn.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Gunn blocks the leg kick.
Daniels misses with a straight left.
As Daniels tries to get set, Gunn tries to push him back and clinch up but Daniels manages to avoid the attempt.
Daniels misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn lands with a right hand.
Gunn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daniels is out of range.
Gunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
A cross from Daniels lands.
Gunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
A big right from Daniels misses.
Gunn slips under a jab.
Gunn misses with a head kick.
Gunn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gunn works Daniels's body with a nice hook.
Gunn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gunn avoids the body shot from Daniels.
Daniels throws a leg kick but Gunn checks it.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunn slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Daniels with the counter takedown but Gunn avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunn.
Nelson Gunn is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunn lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Daniels.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gunn.
Daniels paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gunn throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Gunn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A combination from Daniels does no damage.
Gunn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gunn misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Gunn.
Gunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daniels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn moves out of range of the leg kick from Daniels.
Gunn looks to land a body kick but Daniels moved away.
Daniels wants to slow Gunn down by chopping away at his legs.
Gunn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Daniels.
Gunn misses with an uppercut
and Daniels counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gunn thinking.
Donk. Gunn catches Daniels right on the button with a cross.
Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Daniels moves away and avoids it.
Gunn scores with a body shot.
Daniels bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Daniels's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gunn cracks Daniels with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left and a right from Daniels both land. Nice combination.
Gunn keeps Daniels at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daniels. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn scores with a body shot.
Gunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daniels connects with a crisp jab.
Daniels misses the jab.
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Daniels moved out of range nicely.
Gunn scores with a leg kick.
Daniels swings for the body but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn scores with a jab. Daniels acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gunn missing with a left hand there. Daniels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Gunn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Daniels is able to avoid easily.
Daniels now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Gunn dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Daniels's corner calls for a 1-2. Daniels obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good work by Daniels as he checks the leg kick.
Gunn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gunn clobbers Daniels with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunn scores with a spinning back kick!
Daniels swings for the body but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn throws a hook but Daniels blocks it.
Gunn thuds his right hand into Daniels's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gunn takes one to the side of the head.
Gunn throws the left hand but Daniels avoids the punch easily.
Gunn misses with an uppercut
and Daniels counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gunn's knee momentarily.
Gunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunn.
Daniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Daniels scores with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunn.
A jab from Gunn misses.
Gunn throws the left hand but Daniels avoids the punch easily.
Gunn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gunn, right into the meat.
Gunn lands a jab to the head.
Daniels has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gunn pushes Daniels away with a front kick.
Daniels looks to land a body kick but Gunn moved away.
Gunn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daniels.
Daniels throws a body punch but Gunn moves out of range.
Daniels attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gunn looks to land a right hand but Daniels moved out of range.
Bobby Lee Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a looping left.
Daniels steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gunn. That one must have hurt.
Daniels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gunn misses the shot to the body.
Gunn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daniels. That did some damage!
Daniels tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Daniels misses its intended target.
Gunn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daniels looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gunn.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Daniels might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gunn has got the better of the exchanges.
Daniels throws a front kick that sends Gunn stumbling back into the cage.
Daniels's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gunn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daniels scrambles back to his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Daniels 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 Gunn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gunn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Gunn misses.
Gunn clobbers Daniels with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Daniels has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gunn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gunn.
Gunn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniels walks into a straight right hand from Gunn.
Daniels throws a body shot but no joy.
Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Daniels throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Daniels misses the shot to the body.
Gunn misses with a body kick.
Daniels throws out a loose jab but Gunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels digs a good body shot into Gunn's ribs.
Gunn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daniels under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is looking to chop away at Daniels's legs.
Daniels finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Daniels throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gunn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn connects with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Daniels blocks the low kick.
Daniels follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Daniels lands a really nice looking cross but Gunn seems unphased.
Daniels looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gunn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gunn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daniels throws a body punch but Gunn moves out of range.
Daniels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunn.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gunn.
Gunn misses with a low kick as Daniels jumps back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson Gunn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gunn 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelson Gunn!
An out of breath Nelson Gunn 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Gajewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cletus Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gajewski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, T. Orlando - Happy End. Landry has chosen country boy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrzej Gajewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cletus Landry!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gajewski misses with a straight right.
Landry has closed the distance and engaged Gajewski in a clinch.
Landry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gajewski is trying to break the clinch but Landry is controlling him.
Landry gets through Gajewski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gajewski tries a body shot but Landry blocks it.
Gajewski cracks Landry with a nice body shot.
Gajewski prevents Landry from breaking the clinch.
Gajewski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gajewski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Landry finds it's way round the side to connect with Gajewski's head.
Gajewski ducks under a wild hook from Landry.
A slow jab from Landry misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Landry misses.
Gajewski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gajewski tries to land a body kick
and Landry counters with a nice uppercut.
Gajewski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gajewski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Landry takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Landry throws a head kick but Gajewski moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Landry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gajewski misses with a straight right.
Landry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Landry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cletus Landry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gajewski lands a jab to the head.
Landry tries a low kick but Gajewski avoids it.
Landry tries to clinch up but Gajewski circles away and keeps his distance.
Landry lands a nice shot that snaps Gajewski's head back.
Gajewski throws a jab but it's blocked by Landry.
Gajewski throws a leg kick but Landry checks it.
Nice body punch from Gajewski.
Gajewski cracks Landry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Landry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gajewski.
Gajewski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Landry momentarily.
Landry misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landry moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gajewski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landry manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landry takes one to the chin there.
Gajewski lands with a hook. Landry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gajewski throws a low kick but Landry moves out of range easily.
Gajewski lands with a nice body kick.
Landry misses with a right hand
and Gajewski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Gajewski misses.
That kick from Gajewski tenderised Landry's leg. Landry is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Landry. That's going to slow Gajewski down.
Landry misses with a left hand
and Gajewski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gajewski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Landry has time to react.
Gajewski throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Landry to counter with a crisp jab.
Gajewski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Landry moves away.
Gajewski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Landry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gajewski.
Landry ducks under a wild hook from Gajewski.
A good leg kick by Gajewski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski lands a slapping body shot.
Landry throws a sloppy head kick
letting Gajewski counter with a right hand.
Gajewski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Landry is able to avoid easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Landry.
Gajewski looks to land a right hand but Landry moved out of range.
Gajewski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gajewski trying to control the position but Landry is working away.
Gajewski happy to just control the position for now.
Gajewski working away.
Gajewski trying to control the action but Landry is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry wants to control but Gajewski postures up.
Gajewski remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Landry is trying to buck Gajewski off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gajewski is chipping away with strikes.
Landry managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gajewski.
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!
Gajewski in side control, throwing shots but Landry defends.
Landry wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Gajewski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Landry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gajewski.
Gajewski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Landry.
Good leg kick by Gajewski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gajewski gets a takedown into half guard.
Landry wants to improve his position but Gajewski is controlling well.
Gajewski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Landry's head.
Landry tries to get to full guard but Gajewski has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landry is not content to let Gajewski control the position.
Gajewski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajewski trying to mount his opponent but Landry defends it.
Gajewski is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Landry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Landry keeping full guard, as Gajewski tries to pass.
Gajewski wants to control from the top but Landry keeps moving.
Gajewski tries to free his leg and advance position but Landry is retaining full guard.
Landry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landry tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gajewski controls his leg.
Gajewski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Landry has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gajewski is proving hard to escape from.
Gajewski looking for a guillotine here but Landry defends easily.
Landry wants to stand but Gajewski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Landry decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski dips to his left and cracks Landry with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Gajewski.
Gajewski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Landry can do to turn this around?
Gajewski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gajewski slips under a jab from Landry.
Landry misses with a kick to the body.
That kick from Gajewski tenderised Landry's leg. Landry is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gajewski throws a hook but Landry blocks it.
Landry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gajewski.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gajewski.
Cletus Landry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Landry misses its intended target.
Gajewski with a nice cross.
Gajewski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gajewski misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gajewski throws a hook but Landry blocks it.
Landry ducks under a wild hook from Gajewski.
Gajewski throws the kick towards the body but Landry avoids it.
Landry throws a body shot but no joy.
Gajewski dodges the punch combination from Landry.
Landry misses with an uppercut.
Gajewski tried to score with a low kick but Landry checks it.
Gajewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Landry slips under a jab from Gajewski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gajewski misses with a body shot.
Landry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gajewski.
Gajewski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gajewski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Gajewski dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Landry 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.
Gajewski misses with a jab to the body
and Landry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Landry misses with an uppercut. Gajewski saw that one coming.
Gajewski throws out a loose jab but Landry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Landry throws a shot from downtown. Gajewski moves away and avoids it.
Landry misses with a looping left.
Gajewski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Landry is able to avoid easily.
Landry takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gajewski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Landry blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Gajewski. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Gajewski is predictable there
and Landry counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Gajewski misses.
Landry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch combination from Landry misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry 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.
Gajewski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Landry at a distance.
Landry looks to throw the jab but Gajewski is out of range.
Gajewski throwing a counter right hand but Landry manages to avoid it.
Gajewski blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gajewski, as that shot connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gajewski, right into the meat.
Landry throws a shot from downtown. Gajewski moves away and avoids it.
Landry defending well as Gajewski loads up on a big left hand.
Landry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gajewski misses with a straight right.
Landry moves out of range of the leg kick from Gajewski.
Gajewski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landry manages to avoid it.
Gajewski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Landry throws out the jab.
Gajewski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Landry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Landry misses with a low kick.
Landry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Landry is looking to clinch.
Gajewski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andrzej Gajewski is winning the standup battle so far.
Gajewski cracks Landry with an open hand slap.
Landry misses with a straight right.
Landry throws a right and a left that Gajewski avoids nicely.
Gajewski lands a head shot.
Gajewski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice jab there from Landry.
Gajewski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Landry on the side of the head.
Gajewski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Landry.
Gajewski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Landry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gajewski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cletus Landry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry misses with a lunging right hand
and Gajewski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Landry really felt that one!
Gajewski missing with a left hand there. Landry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Landry misses with a right hand
and Gajewski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Landry is rocked!
Gajewski cracks Landry on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Landry falls backwards against the cage. Gajewski follows up with more strikes that drop Landry to his knees. Gajewski keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Landry! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrzej Gajewski!
A very excited looking Andrzej Gajewski 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malietoa Feti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kool Keith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Feti might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Testament - All I Could Bleed. Kool Keith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Malietoa Feti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kool Keith!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keith moves forwards but Feti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That kick from Feti tenderised Keith's leg. Keith is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keith.
Keith works Feti's body with a nice hook.
Feti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keith's calf.
Keith tests Feti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keith throws a leg kick which misses Feti's front leg but catches the back leg as Feti tries to avoid it.
Feti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Keith just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Feti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Feti.
Keith tries to work over Feti's front leg with a kick but Feti checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keith, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keith wants to slow Feti down by chopping away at his legs.
Feti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keith manages to avoid it.
Keith throws a leg kick
and Feti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keith swings for the body but Feti moves out of range.
Feti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Keith throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Feti counters with a stiff right hand.
Kool Keith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Feti blocks the leg kick.
As Keith looks to move away, Feti throws a big counter combo bu Keith just gets out of the way.
Feti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keith throws a leg kick but Feti moved away.
Keith throws a one two combo.
Keith swings for the body but Feti moves out of range.
Feti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keith.
Keith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Feti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keith looks to throw the jab but Feti is out of range.
A combination from Keith does no damage.
Feti appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keith connects with a looping right hand.
Feti throws a leg kick
and Keith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Feti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malietoa Feti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Feti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Feti works Keith's body with a nice hook.
Feti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Feti lands with a nice body kick.
Keith ducks under a wild hook from Feti.
Feti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keith throws out the jab.
Feti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keith misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keith misses with a leg kick.
Keith scoring well with a low kick there.
Keith thows a leg kick but Feti checks it
and Feti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Feti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keith misses with the combination.
Feti connects with the punch.
Keith moves away from the strike by Feti.
Keith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Feti.
Keith wants to clinch up but Feti keeps it at a distance.
Feti connects with a jab.
Feti sizes up Keith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Keith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Feti connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Feti can pounce on him.
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!
Feti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keith throws a body shot but no joy.
Feti throws a head kick that Keith semi-blocks.
Feti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Feti misses with a wild combination.
Keith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Feti's head backwards.
A low kick from Keith is predictable there
and Feti counters with a straight right hand.
Feti with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Feti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Feti checks the leg kick.
Keith lands a nice shot to the body.
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 Malietoa Feti will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Keith lands a head kick!
Keith is looking to clinch.
Feti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A bone on bone clash there as Feti blocks the leg kick.
Feti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Keith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Feti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Feti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keith manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keith moves away from the strike by Feti.
Keith misses with a hook to the body
and Keith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Feti does it's job there.
A good leg kick by Feti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Feti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keith slips a straight right by Feti.
Feti avoids the body shot from Keith.
Keith digs a good hook to Feti's body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Feti - that will leave a mark!
Feti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keith.
Keith lands a head kick!
It looks like Malietoa Feti has been cut.
Feti throws a right and a left that Keith avoids nicely.
Feti misses with a right hand
and Keith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Feti tries a body shot but Keith blocks it.
Keith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Feti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Feti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Feti wants to stall.
A short right from Keith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feti blocks a body shot from Keith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keith takes a shot to the head.
Feti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Feti working aggressively here.
Keith digs a right hand into Feti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Feti's gas tank.
Keith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Feti's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keith.
Feti is stalling here.
Keith tries a body shot but Feti blocks it.
Keith tries a body shot but Feti blocks it.
Keith blocks an uppercut.
Keith swings wildly with an uppercut but Feti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Feti is trying to push Keith away but Keith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Keith throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Keith.
Keith lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Feti.
Feti stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Keith.
Keith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keith.
Keith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keith blocks an elbow strike from Feti.
Feti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Feti has a couple of punches blocked by Keith.
Keith blocking some punches.
Feti misses with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Feti has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Feti prevents a body shot from Keith.
Feti misses with a body punch.
Keith avoiding damage as Feti throws knees to the body.
Feti throws an elbow that misses.
Keith throws a head punch that misses.
Feti misses with a punch on the inside.
Feti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keith backwards.
Kool Keith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Feti blocking some punches.
Keith swings wildly with an uppercut but Feti uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keith scores with a shoulder strike.
Keith tries to work over Feti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Feti tries to work over Keith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Feti fails to land.
Keith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keith misses with a punch to the body.
Feti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keith lands a hook that snaps the head of Feti backwards.
Feti misses with some punches.
Feti has a couple of punches blocked by Keith.
Feti lands an uppercut.
Keith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keith misses with some punches.
Feti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Feti with a knee to the head.
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 Malietoa Feti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malietoa Feti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Keith wants to clinch.
It looks like Kool Keith has been cut.
Keith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Feti was well out of range. Poor timing from Keith.
Keith misses with a body punch
and Feti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Feti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keith. Keith obviously looking to wear him down.
Feti throws a series of punches but Keith moves out of range.
Keith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Feti.
Keith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Keith moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Keith throws a body punch but Feti moves out of range.
No joy there for Feti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keith tries a quick counter leg kick but Feti is wise to it.
Keith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Keith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feti moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feti misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Feti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keith doesn't seem phased though.
Keith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Feti rather than just go for the knockout.
Feti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Feti connects with a leg kick. Keith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Feti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Keith counters with a good, hard body kick but Feti shrugs it off.
Keith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Feti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keith digs a good body shot into Feti's ribs.
Keith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Feti manages to avoid it.
Keith lands a lovely overhand right.
Keith lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Feti at a distance.
Keith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Feti.
Keith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Feti.
Keith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Feti.
Kool Keith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keith blocks a leg kick.
Feti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Feti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keith misses with a wild body shot.
Keith scores with a nice body kick.
Feti misses with a looping left.
Feti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Keith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Feti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feti avoids the body shot from Keith.
Feti misses with a kick to the body.
Keith moves forwards but Feti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Keith misses.
Feti misses with a two punch combination.
Feti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Feti at a distance.
Malietoa Feti is winning the standup battle so far.
Keith looks to score with a jab to the body but Feti is just out of range.
Feti lands an overhand right.
Keith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Feti can pounce on him.
Keith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Keith clinches.
Feti struggles to land a body shot inside as Keith controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feti struggles to land a body shot inside as Keith controls his hands.
Keith can't find room to land a body shot as Feti controls the action.
Keith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Feti throws an elbow but it misses.
Feti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Feti staying out of range there.
Keith misses with a wild combination.
Keith misses with the body kick
and Feti counters with a three punch combo that has Keith backing up. Keith nods at Feti to acknowledge the strikes.
Feti throws a head kick that misses.
Feti looks to land a left hand but Keith moved out of range nicely.
Keith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Keith throws a series of punches but Feti avoids them all with ease.
Keith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Feti.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Malietoa Feti.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Feti, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kool Keith!
Kool Keith made sure to mention his sponsor, Perkele! in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonton Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarmo Hovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hong might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hong Entrance Song. Hovi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Vesa-Matti Loiri - Armo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tonton Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tarmo Hovi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hovi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hong.
Hong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Hong does it's job there.
Hong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hovi.
Hong moves in looking to clinch but Hovi pushes him off.
Hovi misses with a hook.
A big left from Hovi misses.
Hovi misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Hovi blocks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hovi, as that shot connected.
Hong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hovi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hong clobbers Hovi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hovi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hovi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slow jab from Hovi misses its intended target.
Hong is looking to counter the offense by Hovi and move into the clinch.
Hovi wants to land a leg kick but Hong is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong misses with an uppercut. Hovi saw that one coming.
Hovi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hong lands a big right hand that sends Hovi crashing to the mat! Hong stays standing though and waves Hovi back to his feet!
It looks like Tarmo Hovi has been cut.
Hovi's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hovi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hovi tests Hong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hovi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hong moves out of range as Hovi strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Hong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hong needs to keep his hands up - Hovi had a free shot at his head there.
Hovi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Hovi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hong throws a looping overhand right but Hovi ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hong.
Hong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hovi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hovi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hong.
That kick from Hong tenderised Hovi's leg. Hovi is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hovi avoids the head kick by Hong.
Hong misses with a straight left.
Hovi throws out a counter right but Hong avoids it with no problem.
Hong throws a nice head kick!
Hong misses with a kick to the body.
Hong wants to clinch.
Hong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hovi swats away the attempt to clinch by Hong.
Hovi lands with a right hand.
Hovi misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong misses with a body kick.
Hong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hong misses with a hook. Hovi ducked under it nicely.
Hovi misses with a wild body shot.
Hovi lands a lovely overhand right.
Hong is rocked!
It looks like Tonton Hong has been cut.
Hong misses with a low kick as Hovi jumps back.
Hovi lands a big right hand that sends Hong crashing to the mat! Hovi stays standing though and waves Hong back to his feet!
Oh Hong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hovi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hovi lands with a nice body punch.
Hovi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hovi.
Hong seems to have got his legs back now.
Good exchange - Hong coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Hong.
Hovi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A cross from Hovi lands.
Hong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hovi swings for the body but Hong moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hovi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hong.
Hong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hovi dodges the punch combination from Hong.
Hovi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hovi misses with a leg kick
enabling Hong to counter with a crisp jab.
Hong throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Hong misses
and Hovi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hovi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hong.
A good leg kick by Hovi.
Hong misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tarmo Hovi will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hovi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hovi misses with an uppercut. Hong saw that one coming.
Hong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hovi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hong connects with a leg kick. Hovi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hovi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hong.
Hovi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hovi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hovi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hong fails to land with a series of punches.
Hong throws a head kick but Hovi moves out of range.
Hovi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hovi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hovi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hovi misses with a looping right.
Hong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hovi!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hovi lands a glancing blow to the side of Hong's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hovi wants to land a leg kick but Hong is out of range.
Hong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hovi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hovi delivers a nice body kick.
Hong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hovi to score with a decent uppercut.
Hovi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hovi. Hovi obviously looking to wear him down.
Hovi checks a leg kick nicely.
Hovi throws out a loose jab but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hovi cracks Hong with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hong looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hovi finish him?
Hong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hovi moves away.
Hong throws a head kick that misses
and Hovi counters with a huge right that knocks Hong out cold! Hovi is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tarmo Hovi!
A very excited looking Tarmo Hovi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Juggernaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veikko Rastila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rastila has chosen One Hit as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bo Juggernaut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Rastila!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rastila throws a wild body kick that Juggernaut sees coming a mile off.
Juggernaut throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rastila has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Juggernaut is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rastila jabs Juggernaut right on the nose. Juggernaut blinks but takes it well.
Rastila pushes Juggernaut away with a front kick.
Rastila lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rastila misses with a wild body shot.
Rastila throws a hook to the side of Juggernaut's head but Juggernaut sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Juggernaut throws a right hand that Rastila ducks under and follows up with a left that Rastila also avoids with ease.
Rastila only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Juggernaut swings for the body but Rastila moves out of range.
Juggernaut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Juggernaut moves out of range of the strikes.
Juggernaut swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Juggernaut on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rastila bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Juggernaut's head.
Juggernaut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rastila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juggernaut tries to clinch but Rastila moves out of range.
Rastila scores with a leg kick.
Rastila takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Juggernaut.
Juggernaut gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rastila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rastila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Juggernaut.
Juggernaut has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Rastila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rastila showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick there by Rastila.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rastila.
Rastila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juggernaut.
Rastila slips under a jab from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut misses with a jab, cross combination.
Juggernaut tests Rastila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juggernaut throws out a loose jab but Rastila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juggernaut misses with the body kick
and Rastila counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Rastila there.
A low kick from Juggernaut is predictable there
and Rastila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rastila feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Juggernauts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crunch! Juggernaut slams his shin into Rastila's torso.
Rastila blocks a jab.
A lazy body kick from Juggernaut
and Rastila counters with a solid body kick.
Juggernaut takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rastila throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rastila gets tackled into the cage by Juggernaut. Juggernaut maintains the clinch.
Juggernaut lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rastila has had enough of the clinch but Juggernaut keeps him there for the moment.
Rastila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Juggernaut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juggernaut is looking to score with low kicks.
Juggernaut on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rastila throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut throws a lazy body kick
and Rastila counters with an inside leg kick.
Juggernaut throws a hook but Rastila blocks it.
Rastila takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Juggernaut scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Rastila.
Juggernaut forces Rastila back against the cage and clinches.
Juggernaut goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rastila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juggernaut creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rastila's defenses.
It looks like Veikko Rastila has been cut.
Rastila gets through Juggernaut's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Juggernaut working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rastila is leaning against Juggernaut and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rastila has had enough of the clinch but Juggernaut keeps him there for the moment.
Rastila blocks a body shot from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rastila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Juggernaut misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Rastila.
Juggernaut throws a looping overhand right but Rastila ducks down to avoid it.
Juggernaut cracks the inside of Rastila's front leg.
Rastila just misses with a punch to the body.
Rastila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Juggernaut scores with a hook to the body. Rastila takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Juggernaut is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rastila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juggernaut manages to avoid it.
Juggernaut looks to throw a body kick
and Rastila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juggernaut throws out a powerful jab.
Juggernaut takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rastila scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rastila tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rastila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rastila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rastila looks to land a body kick but Juggernaut moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Rastila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Veikko Rastila's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rastila misses with a kick to the body.
Rastila tries to move into range but Juggernaut moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Juggernaut fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rastila has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Juggernaut connects with a leg kick. Rastila looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Juggernaut throws a body kick that misses.
Rastila has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Juggernaut.
Rastila throws a front kick aimed at Juggernaut's knee but Juggernaut avoids it well.
Rastila checks a leg kick.
Juggernaut fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rastila.
Jab by Rastila.
Juggernaut doesn't manage to clinch there - Rastila circles away.
Rastila throws out a counter right but Juggernaut avoids it with no problem.
Juggernaut will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juggernaut misses with a two punch combination.
Juggernaut throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Juggernaut.
Juggernaut on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rastila. Rastila obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juggernaut throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juggernaut throws a looping overhand right but Rastila ducks down to avoid it.
Rastila throws a leg kick but Juggernaut moved away.
Rastila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juggernaut swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rastila thows a leg kick but Juggernaut checks it
enabling Juggernaut to counter with a crisp jab.
Rastila digs a good hook to Juggernaut's body.
Veikko Rastila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Juggernaut throws a front kick aimed at Rastila's knee but Rastila avoids it well.
Juggernaut throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Juggernaut throws a body punch but Rastila moves out of range.
Rastila takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Juggernaut looks to land a body kick but Rastila moved away.
Juggernaut moves out of range of the strikes.
Juggernaut cracks Rastila with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rastila looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Juggernaut finish him?
That has opened up Veikko Rastila's cut even more.
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!
Rastila lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rastila looks to score with a jab to the body but Juggernaut is just out of range.
Rastila throws a push kick but Juggernaut slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut misses with a double jab.
Rastila throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rastila's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Juggernaut connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rastila scrambles back to his feet.
Rastila just misses with a punch to the body.
Juggernaut takes a swing at Rastila's ribcage but misses.
Rastila lands a glancing blow to the side of Juggernaut's head.
Rastila is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rastila.
Juggernaut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rastila manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rastila! But no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Juggernaut.
Rastila goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rastila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Juggernaut has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rastila throws a right hand that misses
and Juggernaut counters with a thumping low kick.
Juggernaut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rastila.
Rastila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juggernaut looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rastila cracks the inside of Juggernaut's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut throws a series of punches but Rastila moves out of range.
Juggernaut backing away here, and Rastila unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Juggernaut feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rastila sprawling to the canvas! Rastila rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Juggernaut finish him?!
Rastila is rocked!
Rastila connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rastila checks a low kick from Juggernaut.
Rastila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juggernaut.
Rastila looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Juggernaut tries to land a body kick
and Rastila counters with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Rastila as he checks the leg kick.
Rastila connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rastila misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Juggernaut blocks the leg kick.
Rastila throws a leg kick that is checked
and Juggernaut counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Juggernaut misses with a combination
and Rastila counters with a thumping low kick.
Rastila moves out of range of the leg kick from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rastila was well out of range. Poor timing from Juggernaut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut swings for the body but Rastila moves out of range.
Rastila throws a hook but Juggernaut avoids it easily.
Rastila throws an overhand right that lands on Juggernaut's shoulder, as Juggernaut tries to avoid the shot.
Juggernaut misses with a wild combination.
Rastila scores with a push kick.
Juggernaut throws a lazy right hand but Rastila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Juggernaut tries to land a leg kick but Rastila saw it coming and moves away.
Rastila is trying to counter with his kicks.
A big right from Juggernaut misses.
Juggernaut tries a low kick but Rastila avoids it.
Rastila has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juggernaut tries a head kick but it misses.
Rastila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juggernaut misses with a leg kick.
Rastila moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Juggernaut dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Veikko Rastila's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Juggernaut takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Juggernaut slips a straight right by Rastila.
Rastila dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Juggernaut. That did some damage!
Rastila connects with a nice looking jab.
Juggernaut lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Juggernaut throws a lazy right hand but Rastila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Juggernaut misses with a body shot.
Juggernaut walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rastila checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Juggernaut throws the kick towards the body but Rastila avoids it.
Juggernaut swings widly with a right hand
and Rastila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juggernaut has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rastila finds it's way round the side to connect with Juggernaut's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juggernaut stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rastila.
Rastila connects with an inside leg kick.
Rastila just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Juggernaut on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rastila jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rastila checks a low kick from Juggernaut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rastila. That's going to slow Juggernaut down.
Rastila jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rastila pushes Juggernaut away with a front kick.
Rastila motions for Juggernaut to come forward. Rastila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rastila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Juggernaut wants to clinch up but Rastila keeps it at a distance.
Rastila dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Juggernaut. That did some damage!
Juggernaut sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rastila tries a head kick but it misses.
Juggernaut avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Juggernaut.
Rastila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Juggernaut takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rastila throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Juggernaut throws a lazy right hand but Rastila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rastila only half commits to the counter leg kick.
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!
Juggernaut connects with a nice looking jab.
Rastila slips a jab from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The cut above Veikko Rastila's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Juggernaut lands with a good body shot.
Juggernaut throws a head kick but Rastila moves out of range.
Rastila steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rastila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Juggernaut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rastila.
Rastila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Juggernaut.
Juggernaut throws a leg kick which misses Rastila's front leg but catches the back leg as Rastila tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Juggernaut.
Rastila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juggernaut.
Rastila scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Juggernaut gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rastila.
Juggernaut lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
You can see that Rastila has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastila comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Juggernaut takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Juggernaut moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rastila checks a leg kick nicely.
Rastila feints a counter leg kick.
Juggernaut looks to throw the jab but Rastila is out of range.
Juggernaut takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Juggernaut lands with a good body shot.
Rastila swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rastila scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Juggernaut chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rastila can pounce on him.
Juggernaut rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rastila moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rastila lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Juggernaut misses with a wild body shot.
Juggernaut throws a wild body kick that Rastila sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut misses with a hook
and Rastila counters with a body kick.
Jab from Rastila.
Juggernaut scores with a jab to the head.
Rastila scores with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Rastila.
Rastila scores with a hook to the body. Juggernaut takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Juggernaut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rastila is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Juggernaut with a body shot.
Rastila scores with a leg kick.
Rastila throws a body shot but no joy.
Juggernaut was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Juggernaut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juggernaut misses with a low kick as Rastila jumps back.
Juggernaut is looking to land body kicks.
Juggernaut throws a body shot but no joy.
Juggernaut attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rastila is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Rastila really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Veikko Rastila's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good leg kick by Rastila there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Juggernaut feints and then cracks Rastila's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rastila down.
Rastila scores with a shot to the body.
Rastila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Juggernaut doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Juggernaut throws a good cross that connects.
Juggernaut lands a brutal head kick. Rastila looks out on his feet and Juggernaut throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Bo Juggernaut!
After winning the bout, Bo Juggernaut thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Chernov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Harkimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harkimo has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergey Chernov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keijo Harkimo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harkimo misses the jab.
Chernov throws a counter high kick but Harkimo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Harkimo wants to clinch.
Chernov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Harkimo with a hook.
Harkimo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chernov lands a leg kick that knocks Harkimo off balance momentarily.
Chernov walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harkimo misses with a head kick.
A cross from Harkimo lands.
Chernov 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.
Chernov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harkimo cracks Chernov with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernov throws a head kick that half lands.
Chernov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chernov lands a nice shot that snaps Harkimo's head back.
Harkimo thuds a left hand into Chernov's body.
Harkimo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chernov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chernov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harkimo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chernov under the eye.
Harkimo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circle, before Harkimo throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Chernov's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Harkimo lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Keijo Harkimo!
Keijo Harkimo is the new heavyweight champion!
Keijo Harkimo 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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