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SPNY 261:Lockyer-Mahtisaari 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucifer Dmolay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Tran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Tran will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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266 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucifer Dmolay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Tran!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tran misses with a straight right.
Tran throws a solid leg kick but Dmolay takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tran.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tran takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dmolay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tran.
Tran on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tran connects with a right hand. Dmolay shakes it off.
Tran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dmolay.
Tran cracks Dmolay with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dmolay looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tran finish him?
It looks like Lucifer Dmolay has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tran weaves into range and cracks Dmolay right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Dmolay goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Tran is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Tran!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torquil Bram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itula Maafala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Itula Maafala is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Torquil Bram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Itula Maafala!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bram cracks Maafala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Itula Maafala has been cut.
A jab lands there for Bram.
Bram sends Maafala crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bram is motioning to the referee to let Maafala up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Maafala is rocked!
Bram is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Maafala flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Maafala is out cold! Bram holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torquil Bram!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Barreda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barreda's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Planet Caravan. The crowd seem to be enjoying Diggler's choice of entrance music: YO GOTTI - SOMEBODY WATCHIN ME. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Barreda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barreda shoots in looking for a takedown but Diggler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barreda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Danga de danga de dang - Diggler scores with a four punch combination!
An inside leg kick lands from Diggler.
Barreda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diggler tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barreda fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Barreda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barreda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diggler's waist but Diggler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barreda off to one side.
Barreda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diggler counters by moving into the clinch.
Barreda trying to control the position but instead, Diggler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barreda into the cage.
Diggler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barreda jumps guard but Diggler stands there with Barreda around his waist. Barreda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barreda letting Diggler take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diggler walks away with a smile on his face. Barreda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barreda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diggler is fending him off so far but Barreda persists. Nope, Diggler circles away and we're back to standing.
Barreda dives in for a single leg takedown but Diggler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barreda takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barreda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diggler defends it nicely.
Barreda shoots in but no luck this time.
Diggler connects with an inside leg kick.
Barreda misses with a takedown attempt - Diggler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diggler wants to counter the offense by Barreda and move into the clinch position.
Jesus Barreda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barreda has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Diggler.
Diggler connects with an inside leg kick.
Diggler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barreda shoots in for a takedown but Diggler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barreda is defended easily by Diggler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barreda shoots in for a takedown but Diggler shows good takedown defense.
Diggler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diggler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barreda.
Barreda working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barreda misses with the ground and pound.
Diggler struggling a bit here.
Barreda misses with the ground and pound.
Diggler taking a bit of punishment here - Barreda scoring with strikes.
Barreda tries to score with some ground and pound. Diggler controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A lull in the action here as Barreda stalls from top position.
Diggler dodges the ground and pound from Barreda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barreda tries for a kimura but Diggler is defending well.
Barreda throws a strike aimed at the side of Diggler's head but Diggler avoids it well.
Barreda sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Diggler is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Barreda goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diggler rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barreda's guard! Nice work there by Diggler!
Diggler controlling from the top position.
Barreda looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Diggler dominated that round.
That's time! Barreda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diggler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barreda's head backwards.
Barreda shoots for a double leg takedown but Diggler sprawls well. He's pushed Barreda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barreda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diggler but Diggler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barreda rushes Diggler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diggler leaning against his opponent.
Diggler can't find room to land a body shot as Barreda controls the action.
A short uppercut from Diggler.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diggler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diggler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice left hand lands by Diggler.
Diggler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barreda's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barreda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diggler smiles and moves away.
Barreda seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Barreda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barreda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Barreda with that takedown attempt.
Diggler wants to counter the offense by Barreda and move into the clinch position.
Diggler thumps Barreda with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barreda.
Barreda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diggler is fending him off so far but Barreda persists. Nope, Diggler circles away and we're back to standing.
Diggler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diggler.
Barreda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diggler avoids it really well and circles away.
Diggler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barreda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diggler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreda closes the distance and clinches up with Diggler, looking for a takedown. Barreda pushes Diggler against the cage but Diggler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barreda tries for a takedown but Diggler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barreda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barreda shoots in for a double leg but Diggler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diggler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diggler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barreda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diggler sprawls well. Diggler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barreda gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barreda fails with a takedown attempt.
Dirk Diggler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barreda shoots for a takedown but Diggler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Diggler! Barreda is out on his feet! Diggler rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Barreda is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Barreda is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirk Diggler!
A very excited looking Dirk Diggler 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Lasi Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel McHughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McHughes has chosen Welcome To My Hood 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 22 - 2, fighting out of London, Lasi Kukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nigel McHughes!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukko tries to clinch but McHughes moves out of range.
A jab from Kukko finds it's way through McHughes's defenses.
McHughes blocks a jab.
Kukko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kukko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kukko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McHughes unleashes a big counter combination but Kukko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McHughes's coach down at B.P.A.: BEST COACHES SPARRING 160 SUPPLEMENT IN LV was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McHughes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kukko takes a swing at McHughes's ribcage but misses.
Kukko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McHughes counters with a right hand to the body.
Kukko throws a hook to the side of McHughes's head but McHughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kukko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McHughes, pushing him back against the cage.
McHughes just leaning against Kukko, taking a breather.
Kukko is trying to pull guard but McHughes has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kukko.
Kukko is trying to pull guard but McHughes has him pressed against the cage.
Kukko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McHughes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kukko uses good head movement to avoid it.
McHughes throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kukko.
McHughes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lasi Kukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McHughes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kukko.
McHughes unleashes a big counter combination but Kukko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kukko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McHughes's waist but McHughes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kukko off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasi Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kukko shoots in looking for a takedown. McHughes tries to sprawl out of it but Kukko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McHughes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kukko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kukko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McHughes's guard.
Kukko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kukko throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHughes keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
McHughes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kukko is trying to control the position but McHughes postures up.
McHughes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McHughes has passed into side control.
Kukko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McHughes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kukko is pressing down on McHughes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kukko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McHughes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McHughes wants to free his trapped foot but Kukko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukko trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHughes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kukko wants to get back to full guard.
Kukko trying to control but McHughes postures up.
McHughes is looking to take a break and control but Kukko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Lasi Kukko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McHughes connects with a single shot there.
Kukko works McHughes's body with a nice hook.
McHughes walks into a stiff left hand from Kukko.
Kukko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McHughes defends it nicely.
Kukko misses with a straight left.
McHughes checks a leg kick.
Kukko loads up on a big right hand but McHughes slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Kukko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kukko.
McHughes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McHughes dodges the punch combination from Kukko.
It seemed like McHughes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukko has his takedown stuffed
and McHughes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McHughes jabs Kukko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for McHughes.
McHughes takes a swing at Kukko's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Kukko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasi Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Kukko misses.
Kukko throws a head kick but McHughes moves out of range.
Kukko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kukko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McHughes.
McHughes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kukko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kukko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McHughes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kukko closes this distance looking for a takedown but McHughes circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for McHughes.
Kukko slips under a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McHughes, right into the meat.
Kukko moves out of range of the leg kick from McHughes.
McHughes tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Kukko with that takedown attempt.
Kukko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McHughes manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McHughes defending well as Kukko loads up on a big left hand.
Kukko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McHughes tries to avoid it but Kukko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McHughes to the ground. McHughes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kukko throws a head kick but McHughes moves out of range.
McHughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kukko connects with a solid leg kick.
Kukko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McHughes manages to avoid it.
McHughes tries to bum rush Kukko with a series of wild strikes but Kukko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lasi Kukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kukko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McHughes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lasi Kukko is winning the standup battle so far.
Kukko throws a head kick that misses.
Kukko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kukko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McHughes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kukko takes one to the chin there.
Kukko works over McHughes's head and body with a nice combination.
No joy there for Kukko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nigel McHughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McHughes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko tries for a takedown but McHughes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kukko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McHughes.
McHughes checks a low kick from Kukko.
McHughes slips a jab from Kukko.
McHughes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kukko throws a body punch but McHughes moves out of range.
McHughes lands with a nice body punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McHughes 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 Kukko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kukko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McHughes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kukko back to the cage. McHughes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Lasi Kukko has been cut.
Kukko just misses with a punch to the body.
Kukko moves out of range of the body kick from McHughes.
Kukko with a lazy takedown attempt
and McHughes counters with a straight right hand.
Kukko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McHughes is out of range.
McHughes cracks Kukko with a right hand to the side of the head.
McHughes blocks a head kick by Kukko.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McHughes, as that shot connected.
McHughes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kukko rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McHughes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHughes checks a low kick from Kukko.
Kukko misses with a hook.
Kukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McHughes moves away.
Kukko throws a push kick but McHughes slaps the foot to one side.
A big left from Kukko misses.
McHughes cracks the inside of Kukko's front leg.
McHughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kukko.
McHughes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kukko.
McHughes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McHughes throws a leg kick but Kukko checks it.
McHughes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McHughes connects with a leg kick. Kukko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kukko misses with a two punch combination.
McHughes misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Kukko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McHughes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McHughes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kukko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McHughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Kukko.
A little jabbing left from McHughes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel McHughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kukko misses with a low kick.
Kukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kukko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kukko clobbers McHughes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McHughes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kukko, pushing him back against the cage.
McHughes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A frustrated look appears on McHughes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McHughes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kukko can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McHughes misses with a punch on the inside.
McHughes manages to break the clinch.
Kukko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kukko misses with a right hand
and McHughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McHughes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kukko stalks McHughes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McHughes's face. McHughes staggers backwards, shaken.
McHughes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McHughes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kukko works the jab nicely.
Kukko throws a body kick that misses.
McHughes works over Kukko's head and body with a nice combination.
McHughes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McHughes moves into the clinch successfully.
McHughes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kukko backwards.
A short left from McHughes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McHughes is trying to force a seperation but Kukko has the dominant position.
McHughes throws an elbow that misses.
McHughes leaning his opponent against the cage.
McHughes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from McHughes.
Kukko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kukko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McHughes misses with a low kick.
Kukko moves out of range of the body kick.
McHughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McHughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McHughes! But no joy.
McHughes looks to land a combination but Kukko avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Kukko blocks the leg kick.
Kukko checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kukko. McHughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
McHughes tries to land a front kick but Kukko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kukko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kukko.
McHughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kukko throws out the jab.
Kukko checks the leg kick.
Kukko throws a series of punches but McHughes moves out of range.
McHughes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kukko checks it well.
McHughes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McHughes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kukko's head.
Kukko misses with a looping left.
Kukko darts in looking for a takedown but McHughes gets double underhooks and turns Kukko into the cage.
Kukko throws an off balance right hand
and McHughes counters with a left and a right that stings Kukko.
McHughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kukko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHughes digs a good body shot into Kukko's ribs.
McHughes throws a nice looking combination but Kukko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kukko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McHughes finds it's way round the side to connect with Kukko's head.
Kukko tries to move into range but McHughes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by McHughes.
Kukko with a jab.
Kukko throws a leg kick but McHughes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McHughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kukko.
McHughes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McHughes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kukko's calf.
Kukko misses with a kick to the body.
Kukko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kukko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kukko throws a jab when McHughes was well out of range.
Kukko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McHughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kukko misses with a wild body shot.
McHughes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McHughes moves away from the strike by Kukko.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel McHughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McHughes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel McHughes!
Nigel McHughes really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Walhalla Clothing (25 €/piece) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Julio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Rakhmanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rakhmanov's choice of entrance music: Russian national anthem. On his way into the cage it seems that Don Julio has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Don Julio seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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170 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Don Julio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikhail Rakhmanov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Julio.
Julio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Rakhmanov. Beautiful body shot.
Julio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rakhmanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Julio misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Rakhmanov misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Julio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Julio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Julio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rakhmanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Julio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Julio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rakhmanov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Julio defends it well.
Julio throws a sloppy head kick and Rakhmanov moves out of range easily.
Rakhmanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rakhmanov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Rakhmanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Don Julio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakhmanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Julio blocks a head kick by Rakhmanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rakhmanov.
Julio throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Julio lands a high kick!
Julio throws a head kick that misses.
Julio scores with a head kick. Rakhmanov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Julio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rakhmanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Julio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rakhmanov throws out a loose jab but Julio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Julio throws a low kick but Rakhmanov moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Julio.
Rakhmanov throws an overhand right that lands on Julio's shoulder, as Julio tries to avoid the shot.
Rakhmanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rakhmanov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Julio punishes Rakhmanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Julio keeps Rakhmanov at a distance using the push kick.
Julio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rakhmanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Julio.
Julio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rakhmanov tries to move into range but Julio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rakhmanov is looking to chop away at Julio's legs.
Julio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Julio feints and then cracks Rakhmanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rakhmanov down.
Rakhmanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Julio is out of range.
Julio lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Julio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rakhmanov manages to avoid it.
Don Julio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Julio stuns Rakhmanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Julio just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Julio.
Julio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Rakhmanov tries to counter it with a takedown but Julio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Julio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rakhmanov avoids the head kick by Julio.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rakhmanov, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Julio blocks a jab.
Rakhmanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rakhmanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Julio throws a wild body kick that Rakhmanov sees coming a mile off.
Julio looks to score with a jab to the body but Rakhmanov is just out of range.
Julio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Julio leaves Rakhmanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Julio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rakhmanov lands a leg kick that knocks Julio off balance momentarily.
Rakhmanov keeps Julio at a distance using the push kick.
Julio lands a leg kick that knocks Rakhmanov off balance momentarily.
Julio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rakhmanov throws a right and a left that Julio avoids nicely.
Julio thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rakhmanov throws a leg kick
and Julio counters with a big head kick but Rakhmanov shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rakhmanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Julio throws a nice looking combination but Rakhmanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rakhmanov connects with a crisp jab.
Rakhmanov throws a looping overhand right but Julio ducks down to avoid it.
Julio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Julio misses with a head kick.
Rakhmanov with the counter takedown but Julio avoids it easily.
Rakhmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Julio throws a head kick but Rakhmanov moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Julio.
Rakhmanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rakhmanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Julio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rakhmanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Julio.
Julio dips to his left and cracks Rakhmanov with an uppercut!
A bone on bone clash there as Julio blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Julio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Julio feints and then cracks Rakhmanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rakhmanov down.
Julio catches Rakhmanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Julio throws a jab but it's blocked by Rakhmanov.
A telegraphed right hand from Rakhmanov misses the target.
Julio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rakhmanov. That did some damage!
Don Julio is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Julio there.
Julio ducks under a wild hook from Rakhmanov.
Julio quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Julio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rakhmanov counters with a shoot takedown. Julio fights it but they end up in guard.
Rakhmanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Rakhmanov looking to sit in guard and control but Julio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Julio won't allow Rakhmanov to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rakhmanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Julio has managed to get both his arms back between Rakhmanov's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakhmanov is trying to keep Julio in close.
Rakhmanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rakhmanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Julio wanted to stand there but Rakhmanov had control of the position.
Rakhmanov controls Julio momentarily but Julio frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Julio decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice body punch from Julio.
Julio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rakhmanov ducks under a wild hook from Julio.
A nice inside leg kick there by Julio. That's going to slow Rakhmanov down.
Julio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Rakhmanov.
Julio lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Julio manages to avoid it.
It looked like Julio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rakhmanov.
Julio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rakhmanov.
Julio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rakhmanov.
Julio connects with a looping right hand.
Julio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Julio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rakhmanov throws out the jab.
Julio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Julio.
Julio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rakhmanov dives in and grabs Julio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Julio pushes down on Rakhmanov's head and hops out.
Julio is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rakhmanov punishes Julio's body with a nice straight punch.
Rakhmanov walks into a straight right hand from Julio.
Julio lands the left hand.
Rakhmanov throws a body punch but Julio moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Julio.
Julio avoids the body shot from Rakhmanov.
Julio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rakhmanov at a distance.
Julio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Julio throws a push kick but Rakhmanov slaps the foot to one side.
Rakhmanov misses with a wild body shot.
Julio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Julio throws a sloppy head kick and Rakhmanov moves out of range easily.
Julio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Julio lands a front kick.
Rakhmanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Julio cracks Rakhmanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Julio.
Rakhmanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Julio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Julio dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rakhmanov avoids the head kick by Julio.
Rakhmanov feints the counter takedown.
Julio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rakhmanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Rakhmanov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Julio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rakhmanov can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Julio.
Julio 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.
Rakhmanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rakhmanov misses with a two punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Rakhmanov.
Julio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Julio looks for the body kick but Rakhmanov saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Julio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rakhmanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Julio.
Julio throws a body shot but no joy.
Rakhmanov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rakhmanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rakhmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rakhmanov throws a head kick but Julio moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julio throws a head kick that misses.
Julio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rakhmanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rakhmanov moves forwards but Julio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Julio.
Decent striking displayed by Rakhmanov there.
A bone on bone clash there as Rakhmanov blocks the leg kick.
Julio slips a straight right by Rakhmanov.
Julio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Julio scores with a body shot.
Julio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rakhmanov will feel that in the morning.
Julio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Julio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rakhmanov misses with an uppercut.
Mikhail Rakhmanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rakhmanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rakhmanov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Julio throws a head kick that misses.
Rakhmanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Julio counters with a straight right hand.
Julio lands with a kick to the temple. Rakhmanov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rakhmanov looks to land a left hand but Julio moved out of range nicely.
Julio throws a head kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Julio!
Julio dips to his left and cracks Rakhmanov with an uppercut!
Rakhmanov loads up on a big right hand but Julio slips the punch.
Rakhmanov misses with a two punch combination.
Rakhmanov moves out of range as Julio strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Julio tries a head kick but it misses.
Julio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Julio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some bone on bone action there as Rakhmanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rakhmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Julio blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Julio.
Rakhmanov throws a hook to the side of Julio's head but Julio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rakhmanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Julio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov throws an off balance right hand
and Julio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rakhmanov throws a series of punches but Julio moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rakhmanov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Julio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Julio misses with a body shot.
Julio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rakhmanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Julio is just out of range.
Julio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rakhmanov with the counter takedown but Julio avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rakhmanov. That's going to slow Julio down.
Julio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rakhmanov. That did some damage!
Julio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rakhmanov momentarily.
Rakhmanov wants to slow Julio down by chopping away at his legs.
Rakhmanov avoids the body shot from Julio.
Julio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rakhmanov's calf.
Don Julio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Julio delivers a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Julio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Julio, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Julio!
Don Julio very nearly forgot to thank Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chisulo Kalagho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chisulo Kalagho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Brad Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalagho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kalagho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shaw wants to counter the offense by Kalagho and move into the clinch position.
Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalagho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shaw tries to clinch but Kalagho is having none of it.
Kalagho is looking to counter punch.
Nice body kick from Kalagho.
Kalagho connects with a looping right hand.
Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalagho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw slaps away a takedown attempt from Kalagho, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kalagho!
Kalagho digs a good body shot into Shaw's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalagho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalagho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shaw checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Shaw misses
and Kalagho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shaw won't be happy with that.
Kalagho working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Kalagho.
Sloppy strikes there by Kalagho.
Shaw managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kalagho.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalagho is trying to get an arm triangle but Shaw is defending well.
Shaw on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shaw tries to bench press Kalagho off him but Kalagho keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalagho is trying to move to mount but Shaw reverses beautifully and ends up in Kalagho's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalagho is trying to keep Shaw in close.
Kalagho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
My spies in Lock and Roll Grappling Gym inform me that Shaw has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kalagho has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shaw is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kalagho.
Kalagho is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shaw off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalagho is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Kalagho somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Shaw covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Kalagho controlling well, preventing Shaw from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw fending off the submission attempt from Kalagho.
A lull in the action here.
Kalagho is looking for the choke from the back position but Shaw is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalagho keeps control of the position as Shaw tries to break free.
Shaw covering up well under a series of strikes from Kalagho.
Kalagho missing with punches from the back.
Kalagho not allowing Shaw to control his hands.
Kalagho looking for the RNC.
Kalagho lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Kalagho is punishing Shaw with strikes - can he finish him?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chisulo Kalagho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kalagho throws a big shot that misses.
Shaw feints a counter leg kick.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalagho fails to land the takedown.
Kalagho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kalagho looks to land a body kick but Shaw moved away.
Shaw lands a body shot.
Shaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalagho throws a push kick but Shaw slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw throws a big shot that misses.
Shaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalagho manages to avoid it.
Kalagho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kalagho is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalagho blocks the body kick.
Kalagho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalagho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kalagho throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kalagho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kalagho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kalagho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kalagho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shaw is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalagho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kalagho throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Shaw tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kalagho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kalagho lands an elbow.
Kalagho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
Shaw on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Kalagho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kalagho tries to move to full mount but Shaw actually manages to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is trying to control but can't.
Kalagho is stalling here. Shaw is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kalagho seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shaw has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shaw wants to take a breather but Kalagho manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Shaw.
Shaw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalagho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shaw has managed to get both his arms back between Kalagho's legs - danger averted.
Shaw passes Kalagho's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chisulo Kalagho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kalagho wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is thwarting Kalagho's attempts to control the position.
Kalagho tries to roll over but Shaw keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kalagho defend it? Shaw steps over the head and cranks it - Kalagho is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brad Shaw!
A less than humble Brad Shaw misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Quadros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quadros has chosen Pride Theme as his entrance music. Stephen Quadros acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Randall Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stephen Quadros!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quadros moves into the clinch.
Cunningham manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cunningham, as that shot connected.
Quadros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Quadros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quadros with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Quadros scores with a one two! Cunningham had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Quadros.
Quadros misses with a low kick.
Cunningham shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Quadros manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cunningham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cunningham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cunningham distracts Quadros with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cunningham looking to pass the guard.
Cunningham wants to control from the top but Quadros keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quadros works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quadros wants to stand but Cunningham is controlling the position.
Quadros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Quadros wants to sweep but no luck.
Cunningham won't allow Quadros to get back to his feet.
Cunningham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cunningham postures up in Quadros's guard and throws a big left but Quadros blocks it.
Cunningham with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cunningham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Quadros controlling Cunningham's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cunningham misses with an uppercut.
Stephen Quadros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quadros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cunningham was well out of range. Poor timing from Quadros.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quadros lands a nice looking body kick.
Quadros loads up on a big right hand but Cunningham slips the punch.
Quadros throws a lazy right hand but Cunningham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quadros connects with a right hand. Cunningham shakes it off.
Quadros slips a jab from Cunningham.
We've been hearing reports that Cunningham has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Quadros throws a low kick, looking for Cunningham's leg but Cunningham calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Cunningham was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Quadros.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quadros. Cunningham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stephen Quadros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quadros is looking to clinch but Cunningham is avoiding it.
Cunningham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quadros manages to avoid it.
Cunningham misses with a double jab.
Cunningham stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot by Quadros.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quadros throws a poor cross that misses
and Cunningham counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Cunningham.
Quadros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cunningham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quadros throws out the jab.
Cunningham was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cunningham clobbers Quadros with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cunningham scores with a jab to the body.
Cunningham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quadros thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cunningham if he has to take too many more of those.
Cunningham misses with a looping left.
Cunningham misses with a body shot.
Quadros misses with a kick to the body.
Cunningham closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Quadros to the mat! Quadros manages to get full guard.
Cunningham is in close to Quadros's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cunningham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quadros has Cunningham pulled in close to control his posture.
Quadros keeping moving, preventing Cunningham from controlling successfully.
Cunningham preventing the sweep.
Quadros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cunningham postures up in Quadros's guard and throws a big left but Quadros blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunningham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quadros pulls Cunningham in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cunningham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cunningham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Cunningham dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Cunningham. Those never looked like landing.
Quadros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quadros is looking to clinch but Cunningham is avoiding it.
Cunningham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Quadros misses its intended target.
Quadros connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Quadros throws a nice looking combination but Cunningham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quadros misses with a double jab
and Cunningham makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cunningham.
Good shot there by Cunningham.
Cunningham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quadros.
Cunningham slips a jab and a cross from Quadros.
Cunningham throws a chopping leg kick but Quadros manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Quadros steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cunningham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cunningham.
Quadros connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cunningham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters circling - Cunningham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cunningham fails to land the takedown.
Quadros wants to counter with a clinch but Cunningham pushes him away.
Quadros tries to clinch
and Cunningham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cunningham with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Quadros to score with a decent uppercut.
Quadros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cunningham throws out the jab.
Randall Cunningham is winning the standup battle so far.
Cunningham looks for the body kick but Quadros saw that one coming.
A low kick from Quadros misses
and Cunningham counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Quadros thumps Cunningham with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Quadros darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quadros wants to clinch but Cunningham slips to the side
and Cunningham counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Quadros thinking.
Cunningham on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cunningham blocks a head kick by Quadros.
Cunningham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Quadros can pounce on him.
Cunningham blocks a leg kick.
Cunningham appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cunningham throws a push kick but Quadros slaps the foot to one side.
Quadros throws a body punch but Cunningham moves out of range.
Quadros thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Cunningham misses the target.
Cunningham scores with a hook.
Cunningham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quadros tries to counter with a clinch but Cunningham shakes him off and moves away.
Cunningham connects with a good right hand that stumbles Quadros. Quadros circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cunningham connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham throws the kick towards the body but Quadros avoids it.
Cunningham checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cunningham takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Quadros throws a leg kick
and Cunningham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Quadros moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Quadros cracks Cunningham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Quadros moves into range and clinches up with Cunningham.
Cunningham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Quadros stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Quadros misses with an elbow over the top.
Stalling in the clinch from Cunningham.
Cunningham stalling in the clinch but Quadros improves position.
Cunningham blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham is looking to control Quadros's arms but Quadros gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cunningham has his back to the cage.
Quadros misses with a knee to the head.
Cunningham blocks an elbow strike.
Cunningham presses Quadros against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Quadros is breathing heavily.
Cunningham throws a punch but it's blocked by Quadros.
Cunningham lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunningham gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cunningham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cunningham trying to control the action but Quadros is working from the bottom.
Cunningham winds up and cracks Quadros with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cunningham trying to mount his opponent but Quadros defends it.
Cunningham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cunningham wants to control but Quadros is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Cunningham dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Quadros scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cunningham in his tracks.
Quadros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cunningham.
Cunningham gets a takedown into half guard.
Cunningham looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Quadros with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Quadros is trying to maintain the position but Cunningham is very close to passing his half guard.
Cunningham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quadros wants to get back to his feet.
Quadros blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cunningham.
Randall Cunningham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quadros gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quadros's head.
Cunningham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cunningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Quadros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quadros avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cunningham postures up.
Quadros keeping moving, preventing Cunningham from controlling successfully.
Quadros bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cunningham's guard.
Quadros wants to get up but he can't break Cunningham's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cunningham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quadros controls the pace.
Quadros won't allow Cunningham to sweep him here.
Cunningham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stephen Quadros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham wants to sweep but no luck.
Quadros wants to stand but Cunningham has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cunningham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Quadros throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Quadros backs away, Cunningham returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Quadros does it's job there.
Cunningham throws a jab but it's blocked by Quadros.
Cunningham's corner calls for a 1-2. Cunningham obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cunningham connects with a body shot that sends Quadros's belly button to the back.
Quadros misses with a right hand
and Cunningham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quadros misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quadros rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cunningham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cunningham tries to counter with a takedown but Quadros is quick to defend against it.
Quadros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quadros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quadros just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCunningham.
Cunningham circles away from the clinch attempt
and Quadros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quadros stalks Cunningham and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cunningham's face. Cunningham staggers backwards, shaken.
Randall Cunningham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quadros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quadros misses with a combination
and Cunningham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quadros takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quadros throws a lazy uppercut
and Cunningham counters with a leg kick.
Cunningham lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cunningham appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Quadros misses with a leg kick.
Cunningham ducks under a wild hook from Quadros.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quadros throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cunningham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cunningham slips under a jab from Quadros.
Cunningham tries to counter with a takedown but Quadros is quick to defend against it.
Cunningham lunges at Quadros with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Quadros's hand.
Quadros throws a right hand that misses
and Cunningham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quadros sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Quadros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cunningham moves away.
Cunningham lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Quadros throws a lazy uppercut
and Cunningham counters with a straight right hand.
Quadros closes the distance and pushes Cunningham back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Cunningham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cunningham, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Cunningham!
After the fight, Randall Cunningham was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crane comes to the cage accompanied by Way of The Ninja. Holgersson has chosen Theme as his entrance music. Ichabod Crane could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nils Holgersson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ichabod Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Holgersson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane tries to bum rush Holgersson with a series of wild strikes but Holgersson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ichabod Crane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holgersson drives through and clinches with Crane against the cage.
Holgersson is trying to pull guard but Crane turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Crane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crane manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Crane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holgersson doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Nils Holgersson has been cut.
Holgersson closes the distance but Crane moves to the side
and Crane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holgersson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holgersson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holgersson is defended easily by Crane.
Holgersson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crane defends it nicely.
Ichabod Crane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nils Holgersson.
Crane works Holgersson's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane throws a right hand that Holgersson ducks under and follows up with a left that Holgersson also avoids with ease.
Holgersson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crane Rushes Holgersson and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Holgersson is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Crane Piles on the pressure and Holgersson crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ichabod Crane!
Ichabod Crane thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Nils Holgersson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fyfan!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Lockyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arttu Mahtisaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Lockyer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arttu Mahtisaari!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahtisaari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lockyer.
Lockyer throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahtisaari counters with a shoot takedown. Lockyer fights it but they end up in guard.
Mahtisaari throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahtisaari postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mahtisaari trying to control the position from guard on top but Lockyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahtisaari throws a big right hand that misses.
Mahtisaari slips nicely into half guard.
Mahtisaari trying to control from half guard but Lockyer is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer has hold of Mahtisaari's hands but Mahtisaari slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mahtisaari lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mahtisaari working Lockyer over with strikes.
Lockyer is trying to get back to full guard.
Mahtisaari missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mahtisaari slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lockyer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lockyer takes a swing at Mahtisaari's ribcage but misses.
Mahtisaari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mahtisaari scores with a nice right hand.
Lockyer misses with a body shot.
Mahtisaari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lockyer defends it well.
Lockyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahtisaari is just out of range.
Mahtisaari lands a jab to the nose.
Darren Lockyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahtisaari ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
Lockyer misses with a combination
and Mahtisaari counters with a stiff right hand.
Lockyer throws a lazy right hand but Mahtisaari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahtisaari avoids the body shot from Lockyer.
Lockyer takes one to the side of the head.
Mahtisaari ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
Mahtisaari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lockyer.
Lockyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahtisaari circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Lockyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mahtisaari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mahtisaari blocks a jab.
Mahtisaari with the counter takedown but Lockyer avoids it easily.
Lockyer connects with a jab.
Good work by Mahtisaari as he checks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Mahtisaari. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mahtisaari.
Lockyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lockyer misses with a wild combination.
Mahtisaari is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mahtisaari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lockyer.
Lockyer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And Mahtisaari tries to counter it with a takedown but Lockyer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lockyer lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahtisaari's head.
Lockyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahtisaari.
Lockyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Lockyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Mahtisaari lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Lockyer is predictable there
and Mahtisaari counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lockyer won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari throws an elbow but Lockyer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mahtisaari in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lockyer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mahtisaari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
An elbow from Mahtisaari crashes against the mat.
Mahtisaari in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mahtisaari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lockyer keeps working.
Mahtisaari throws an elbow but Lockyer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mahtisaari trying to control the action but Lockyer is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arttu Mahtisaari dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mahtisaari throws a looping overhand right but Lockyer ducks down to avoid it.
Lockyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahtisaari.
Lockyer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahtisaari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lockyer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mahtisaari under the eye.
Darren Lockyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Lockyer misses with a body punch
and Mahtisaari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lockyer throws a jab when Mahtisaari was well out of range.
Mahtisaari might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mahtisaari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahtisaari avoids the body shot from Lockyer.
Lockyer misses with the combination.
Lockyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahtisaari was well out of range. Poor timing from Lockyer.
Mahtisaari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lockyer defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahtisaari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lockyer throws out the jab.
Mahtisaari feints the counter takedown.
Mahtisaari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lockyer's head backwards.
Mahtisaari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lockyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahtisaari.
Lockyer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mahtisaari if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer connects with the punch.
Lockyer slips under a jab from Mahtisaari.
A telegraphed right hand from Lockyer misses the target.
Lockyer throws an overhand right that lands on Mahtisaari's shoulder, as Mahtisaari tries to avoid the shot.
Mahtisaari swings for the body but Lockyer moves out of range.
Lockyer throws a body punch but Mahtisaari moves out of range.
Mahtisaari moves out of range as Lockyer strikes.
Mahtisaari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lockyer jabs Mahtisaari to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Mahtisaari misses.
Mahtisaari walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lockyer lands a body shot.
Mahtisaari takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lockyer misses with an uppercut. Mahtisaari saw that one coming.
Mahtisaari feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer throws a combination that misses
letting Mahtisaari counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahtisaari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lockyer throws out the jab.
Lockyer loads up on a big right hand but Mahtisaari slips the punch.
Mahtisaari missing with a left hand there. Lockyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lockyer ducks under a wild hook from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lockyer swings for the body but Mahtisaari moves out of range.
Lockyer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lockyer lands a really nice looking cross but Mahtisaari seems unphased.
Mahtisaari throws a body punch but Lockyer moves out of range.
Lockyer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mahtisaari is rocked!
Mahtisaari takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mahtisaari is still on wobbly legs! Can Lockyer finish him?
Lockyer darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Mahtisaari's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Lockyer before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren Lockyer!
Darren Lockyer retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Darren Lockyer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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