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CEC 388 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taufiqul Haq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaius Pompaius (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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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taufiqul Haq!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaius Pompaius!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pompaius throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Haq to counter with a crisp jab.
Pompaius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haq is looking to counter with a body kick.
Pompaius jabs Haq right on the nose. Haq blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Taufiqul Haq has been cut.
Gaius Pompaius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Haq there.
Pompaius throws a right hand that misses
and Haq makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pompaius misses with an uppercut.
Haq feinted with a counter takedown.
Pompaius tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Haq counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haq has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Haq misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haq looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pompaius clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pompaius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pompaius working aggressively here.
Pompaius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haq backwards.
Haq breaks from the clinch.
Pompaius feints and then cracks Haq's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haq down.
Pompaius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pompaius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haq counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pompaius swats away the attempt to clinch by Haq.
Pompaius shapes to counter with a head kick.
Haq throws a looping overhand right but Pompaius ducks down to avoid it.
Haq tries to clinch up but Pompaius circles away and keeps his distance.
Gaius Pompaius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Pompaius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Pompaius misses.
Pompaius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haq blocks a head kick by Pompaius.
Haq fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haq steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pompaius.
Haq darts in and clinches Pompaius up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pompaius tries a body shot but Haq blocks it.
Haq manages to break the clinch.
Pompaius lands a lovely overhand right.
Taufiqul Haq's cut is getting worse.
Pompaius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haq.
Pompaius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haq.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pompaius throws a lazy uppercut
and Pompaius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pompaius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haq gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pompaius counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pompaius.
Haq throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pompaius throws out a counter right but Haq avoids it with no problem.
Pompaius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pompaius throws a leg kick which misses Haq's front leg but catches the back leg as Haq tries to avoid it.
Haq throws a body punch but Pompaius moves out of range.
Haq moves away from the strike by Pompaius.
Pompaius misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pompaius throws a jab but it's blocked by Haq.
Haq misses with an uppercut. Pompaius saw that one coming.
Pompaius lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pompaius.
Pompaius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pompaius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haq counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haq tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pompaius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haq.
Pompaius is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haq with a body shot.
Pompaius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Haq connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Pompaius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haq throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pompaius avoids it.
Pompaius misses with a hook
and Haq counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Pompaius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taufiqul Haq's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pompaius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haq.
Pompaius throws a body shot but no joy.
Haq moves out of range of the body kick from Pompaius.
Pompaius blocks a jab.
Haq paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pompaius looks to clinch
letting Haq counter with a right hand.
Gaius Pompaius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haq has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pompaius.
Haq is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Haq slips a straight right by Pompaius.
An attempted straight right counter from Haq misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pompaius lands a right hook to the body.
Pompaius is looking to score with low kicks.
Haq swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pompaius walks into a jab.
Pompaius has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Haq bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haq feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pompaius connects with a crisp jab.
Pompaius looks to score with a jab to the body but Haq is just out of range.
Pompaius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haq's calf.
Haq's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Haq scores with a nice head shot.
Haq ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haq tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pompaius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haq fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pompaius misses with a body punch
and Haq counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pompaius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pompaius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Pompaius.
Haq escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pompaius misses with a hook.
Pompaius misses with an uppercut
and Haq connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pompaius throws a shot from downtown. Haq moves away and avoids it.
Pompaius misses with a body shot
and Haq counters with a straight right hand.
Pompaius looks to land a combination but Haq avoids it well.
Pompaius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Haq counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pompaius misses with a lunging right hand
and Haq counters with a straight right hand.
Pompaius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haq. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haq misses with a straight right.
Haq slips a jab from Pompaius.
Pompaius looks to land a combination but Haq avoids it well.
Haq was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pompaius scores with a head kick.
Taufiqul Haq's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pompaius stuns Haq with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Haq slips under a jab.
It looked like Haq wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haq is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pompaius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pompaius throws a sloppy body shot
and Haq counters with a stiff right hand.
Haq closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pompaius jabs at Haq's body.
Haq dives in and grabs Pompaius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pompaius pushes down on Haq's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Pompaius misses.
A little feinted left hand from Haq on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pompaius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haq is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haq moves away from the strike by Pompaius.
Haq 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.
Haq takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jeez, Taufiqul Haq's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Pompaius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pompaius slips a straight right by Haq.
Pompaius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pompaius cracks Haq's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Haq slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Pompaius can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaius Pompaius!
Gaius Pompaius tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harri Mulqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson's entrance music is Ave Maria. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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220 lbs
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216 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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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
38 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Mulqvist!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulqvist throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Mulqvist ducks down to avoid it.
Mulqvist misses with a body kick.
Wilson throws a hook but Mulqvist avoids it easily.
Mulqvist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mulqvist misses with a low kick.
Wilson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mulqvist's guard.
Wilson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mulqvist controlling Wilson's posture.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulqvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson forces his way into half guard.
Wilson is taking a breather. Mulqvist says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wilson is trying to control the action in half guard but Mulqvist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilson trying to control from Mulqvist's half guard. Mulqvist has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wilson lands a couple of elbows.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mulqvist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulqvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
Mulqvist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulqvist keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wilson.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mulqvist sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson avoids a kick to the body.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mulqvist.
Wilson misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilson, as that shot connected.
Wilson misses with a combination
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson misses with a kick to the body.
Wilson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mulqvist is looking to slow Wilson down with leg kicks.
Mulqvist connects with the punch.
Mulqvist throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mulqvist tried to score with a low kick but Wilson checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mulqvist misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Mulqvist tenderised Wilson's leg. Wilson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mulqvist is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wilson with a body shot.
That kick from Mulqvist tenderised Wilson's leg. Wilson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mulqvist cracks the inside of Wilson's front leg.
Mulqvist throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mulqvist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilson lands a glancing blow to the side of Mulqvist's head.
Wilson swinging wildly here.
Wilson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mulqvist.
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 Wade Wilson 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.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mulqvist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulqvist lands a high kick!
Mulqvist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
Good leg kick by Wilson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mulqvist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulqvist swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Mulqvist flicks out a counter leg kick but Wilson steps away.
Wilson swings for the body but Mulqvist moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Wilson.
Wade Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mulqvist sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson throws a jab when Mulqvist was well out of range.
Wilson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wilson showed some decent athleticism there.
Mulqvist trying to control from the bottom.
Wilson is stalling here. Mulqvist is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wilson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mulqvist has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wilson is trying to control Mulqvist's posture but Mulqvist avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Mulqvist stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom here.
Wilson is not content to let Mulqvist control the position.
Wilson struggling a bit here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mulqvist throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Wilson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking for a sweep.
Wilson is trying to control Mulqvist's posture but Mulqvist avoids it.
Wade Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mulqvist is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilson trying to control here.
Wilson wants to get back to full guard but Mulqvist has passed into side control.
Mulqvist is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wilson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wilson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Mulqvist has hold of Wilson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Wilson seems comfortable defending it but Mulqvist has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Wilson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Wilson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mulqvist couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harri Mulqvist!
Harri Mulqvist managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Maximum Vitality, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Ottoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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257 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexandre Ottoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Ottoni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lance Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ottoni misses with a kick to the body
and Wilson counters with a two punch combo.
Ottoni moves out of range of the body kick.
Ottoni lands a leg kick that knocks Wilson off balance momentarily.
No joy there for Wilson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That kick from Wilson tenderised Ottoni's leg. Ottoni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ottoni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ottoni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ottoni throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ottoni misses with a body shot.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson connects with a body shot.
Ottoni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wilson's hands.
Wilson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ottoni takes a step back to recover.
Ottoni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ottoni throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ottoni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ottoni attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Wilson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wilson looks for the body kick but Ottoni saw that one coming.
Wilson throws a body kick that misses.
Ottoni moves in looking to clinch but Wilson pushes him off.
Wilson throws the kick towards the body but Ottoni avoids it.
Ottoni fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wilson is out of range.
Ottoni throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Ottoni plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Wilson lunges at Ottoni with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ottoni's hand.
Wilson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ottoni misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wilson.
Wilson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ottoni can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ottoni lands a jab to Wilson's midsection.
Ottoni takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Ottoni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wilson. That did some damage!
Wilson swings for the body but Ottoni moves out of range.
Wilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ottoni takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ottoni checks a leg kick.
Ottoni walks into a jab.
Wilson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ottoni rather than just go for the knockout.
Wilson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ottoni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ottoni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ottoni looks to land a body kick but Wilson moved away.
Ottoni throws a solid leg kick but Wilson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ottoni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottoni avoids the body shot from Wilson.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Wilson with a nice cross.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Wilson connects with an inside leg kick.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Wilson connects with a crisp jab.
Ottoni throws a series of strikes that have Wilson backpedaling.
Wilson throws a push kick but Ottoni slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick from Wilson misses.
Wilson wants to slow Ottoni down by chopping away at his legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Ottoni misses its target.
Ottoni lands with a shot to the body.
Wilson tries to work over Ottoni's front leg with a kick but Ottoni checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ottoni is looking to slow Wilson down with leg kicks.
Wilson connects with a nice looking jab.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ottoni moves away.
Wilson thuds his right hand into Ottoni's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ottoni avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Ottoni throwing a counter right hand but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Ottoni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ottoni throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wilson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ottoni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson is looking to land body kicks.
Wilson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ottoni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ottoni is looking to slow Wilson down with leg kicks.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ottoni moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Wilson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sloppy strikes from Wilson. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Ottoni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Ottoni.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson takes a swing at Ottoni's ribcage but misses.
Ottoni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wilson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wilson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ottoni might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ottoni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilson tries to move into range but Ottoni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Ottoni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottoni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Ottoni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ottoni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
A counter left hand to the body from Ottoni misses its target.
Nice uppercut there from Ottoni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throws a wild body kick that Ottoni sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ottoni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Ottoni.
Ottoni throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Ottoni throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Ottoni misses with a wild body shot.
Ottoni has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ottoni can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
A right hook to the body lands for Ottoni.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Ottoni.
Wilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilson lands a left hand.
Wilson breaks the clinch.
Ottoni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ottoni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a body kick that misses.
Ottoni fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wilson just manages to avoid it.
Ottoni throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Ottoni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ottoni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wilson has time to react.
Wilson feints and then cracks Ottoni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ottoni down.
Ottoni connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wilson.
Ottoni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Wilson misses with a hook.
Ottoni throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottoni moves out of range of the body kick from Wilson.
Ottoni tried to score with a low kick but Wilson checks it.
Wilson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ottoni throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ottoni lands a lovely overhand right.
Ottoni just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson throws a low kick but Ottoni avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Ottoni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilson doesn't seem phased though.
Ottoni misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wilson - that will leave a mark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ottoni.
A quick step to the side and Ottoni tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson looks to land a body kick but Ottoni moved away.
Ottoni throwing a counter right hand but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Ottoni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wilson throws a jab when Ottoni was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ottoni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Wilson.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Ottoni.
Wilson throws a lazy head kick
and Ottoni counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wilson defending well as Ottoni loads up on a big left hand.
Ottoni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Ottoni counters with a stiff right hand.
Ottoni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ottoni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ottoni avoids a kick to the body.
Ottoni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandre Ottoni dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Ottoni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wilson on the side of the head.
Wilson jabs Ottoni right on the nose. Ottoni blinks but takes it well.
Ottoni throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
Wilson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wilson throws a right and a left that Ottoni avoids nicely.
Ottoni checks the leg kick.
Ottoni lands the left hand.
Wilson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ottoni is out of range.
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Ottoni's shoulder, as Ottoni tries to avoid the shot.
Ottoni misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottoni tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
Ottoni looks to land a combination. Wilson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ottoni connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ottoni counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ottoni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throws a hook but Ottoni avoids it easily.
Ottoni is looking to clinch but Wilson is avoiding it.
Ottoni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ottoni.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilson! But no joy.
Wilson takes one to the chin there.
Ottoni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Ottoni.
Ottoni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ottoni misses with a looping right.
Wilson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ottoni to score with a decent uppercut.
Ottoni scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilson should have avoided that one.
Ottoni throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
Wilson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ottoni is out of range.
Ottoni connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottoni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ottoni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson tries a low kick but Ottoni avoids it.
Wilson misses with a leg kick
and Ottoni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ottoni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ottoni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick from Wilson lands but Ottoni takes it in his stride.
Ottoni shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilson staying out of range there.
Wilson scores with a jab.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
Wilson scores with a kick to the body.
Ottoni misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottoni has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wilson.
Ottoni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Wilson.
Wilson is trying to break free.
Ottoni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson lands a high kick!
Ottoni misses the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wilson 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 Ottoni has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ottoni and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ottoni just misses with a punch to the body.
Ottoni misses with a looping left.
Wilson throws a leg kick
letting Ottoni counter with a right hand.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson lands a lovely overhand right.
Ottoni throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottoni avoids a kick to the body.
Ottoni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wilson.
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!
A thudding body kick lands there by Wilson!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ottoni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ottoni scores with a leg kick.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Ottoni sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wilson tries to land a front kick but Ottoni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ottoni tried to counter with a leg kick but Wilson avoided it.
Wilson feints and then cracks Ottoni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ottoni down.
Wilson scores with a head kick.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
Alexandre Ottoni is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Ottoni should have avoided that one.
Wilson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ottoni has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ottoni throws a hook to the side of Wilson's head but Wilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Alexandre Ottoni.
Well Ottoni 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 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandre Ottoni!
An out of breath Alexandre Ottoni 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Hanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick James!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Hanks misses.
Hanks throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James misses with an uppercut. Hanks saw that one coming.
Hanks throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James staying out of range there.
James raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rick James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Hanks catches James right on the button with a cross.
Hanks throws a half hearted mid kick.
James throws a head kick but Hanks moves out of range.
Hanks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James blocks a jab.
James connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a sloppy head kick
and Hanks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps James thinking.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hanks circles away quickly and effectively.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanks throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanks throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hanks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hanks misses with a leg kick.
Hanks misses with a head kick.
Hanks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James unleashes a big counter combination but Hanks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hanks tries a head kick but it misses.
James tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Hanks.
Hanks dodges the punch combination from James.
Hanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Hanks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanks is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James connects with a single shot there.
Hanks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanks throws a head kick that misses.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanks.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before James can pounce on him.
Hanks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hanks throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanks.
James throws a shot from downtown. Hanks moves away and avoids it.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James throws a head kick that misses
and Hanks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanks lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Hanks.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James lands a left hand.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hanks.
Hanks working aggressively here.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanks throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James presses Hanks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hanks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hanks fails to land.
James working aggressively here.
James working aggressively here.
James lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanks managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Hanks avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Hanks cracks James with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from James.
Hanks blocks a body shot from James.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Hanks blocks with his arms.
Hanks lands with a short shot to the head.
James is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hanks is keeping busy.
Hanks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hanks working aggressively here.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
James taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from James.
Hanks working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Hanks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
James darts in and clinches Hanks up against the cage.
Hanks blocking some punches.
Hanks misses with a punch on the inside.
James holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanks.
A short right from Hanks on the inside.
Hanks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
James misses with a body punch.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Hanks controls the action.
A short uppercut from James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanks blocks an elbow strike from James.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James misses with some punches.
James is trying to maintain a safe position but Hanks gets an underhook and turns James into the cage.
James misses with a knee strike.
Hanks blocking some punches.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanks controls his hands.
Hanks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James misses with the head strike.
James tries a knee to the head but Hanks blocks it.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Hanks.
Hanks misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanks tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rick James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A knee to the head by James.
Hanks is trying to force a seperation but James has the dominant position.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Hanks - that landed with a thud.
Hanks has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Craig Hanks has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hanks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanks lands a shot to the body.
Hanks can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Hanks tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanks uses good head movement to avoid it.
James controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hanks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hanks is defending well for now.
James looking to stall.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Hanks presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James misses with a body punch.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James misses with some punches.
Hanks misses with a short punch on the inside.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Hanks is blocking nicely.
Hanks misses with the head strike.
James tries to stall but Hanks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanks backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanks throws a head punch that misses.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanks blocks it with crossed arms.
Hanks lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Hanks lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Hanks.
James connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hanks's face.
James is breathing heavily.
Hanks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hanks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Hanks is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Craig Hanks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hanks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As James tries to get set, Hanks tries to push him back and clinch up but James manages to avoid the attempt.
James takes one on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hanks.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
James slips under a jab from Hanks.
James keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanks.
Rick James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Hanks counter with a right hand.
Hanks lands with a slapping head kick.
James digs a good body shot into Hanks's ribs.
Hanks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As James looks to move away, Hanks throws a big counter combo bu James just gets out of the way.
James scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hanks throws a hook but James blocks it.
Hanks moves out of range as James throws a body kick.
James fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hanks checks it well.
James tries to clinch but Hanks moves out of range.
Hanks throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
James wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick by James misses
and Hanks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hanks.
Knees in the clinch landing for James.
James looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hanks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Hanks lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Hanks.
Hanks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James misses with a body punch.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from James on the inside.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hanks avoids it.
Hanks throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanks lands with a left to the head.
Hanks is working James over against the cage.
James lands an elbow just above Hanks 's eye.
Hanks misses with a punch on the inside.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Hanks avoids the damage to the body.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
James misses with a punch to the body.
James is trying to maintain a safe position but Hanks gets an underhook and turns James into the cage.
Hanks scores with a hook to the body.
Hanks lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
James misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hanks works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James tries a knee to the head but Hanks blocks it.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanks misses the shot to the body.
Hanks cracks James with a good jab.
Hanks drops James with a beautiful combination! James stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hanks is looking for the KO!
James is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanks finish him?
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hanks.
Hanks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hanks scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Hanks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Hanks fails to land.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanks lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hanks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
James misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanks cracks James with a nice body shot.
Hanks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hanks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
James misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Hanks.
Hanks breaks the clinch.
Hanks circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops James to the canvas! James doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hanks keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Hanks!
During a confident post fight interview, Craig Hanks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Burczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Lefleaur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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146 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Kamil Burczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gordon Lefleaur!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burczynski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lefleaur misses with a straight left.
Lefleaur throws a lazy uppercut
and Burczynski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lefleaur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burczynski.
Burczynski throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lefleaur to regain full guard.
Burczynski pushing down on Lefleaur's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lefleaur is refusing to be controlled, as Burczynski sits in half guard.
Burczynski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lefleaur wants to improve his position but Burczynski is controlling well.
Burczynski is looking for a kimura but Lefleaur is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burczynski to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczynski throwing shots but Lefleaur is blocking nicely.
Burczynski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burczynski with the ground and pound but Lefleaur uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Burczynski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lefleaur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burczynski is looking to advance position but Lefleaur has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Burczynski is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burczynski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefleaur stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Gordon Lefleaur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lefleaur throws a leg kick that misses.
Gordon Lefleaur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burczynski jabs Lefleaur right on the nose. Lefleaur blinks but takes it well.
Burczynski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Burczynski.
Lefleaur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lefleaur. That's going to slow Burczynski down.
Lefleaur swings for the body but Burczynski moves out of range.
Burczynski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burczynski connects with a body shot.
Lefleaur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burczynski.
Lefleaur misses with a straight right.
Lefleaur looks to land a right hand but Burczynski moved out of range.
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 fighters circling - Lefleaur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burczynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lefleaur.
Burczynski misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefleaur swings for the body but Burczynski moves out of range.
Lefleaur clobbers Burczynski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lefleaur walks into a left hand.
Burczynski misses the jab.
Burczynski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lefleaur on the side of the head.
Lefleaur tests Burczynski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burczynski scores with a nice body kick.
Lefleaur misses with a hook.
Burczynski ducks under a wild hook from Lefleaur.
Lefleaur takes one to the side of the head.
Lefleaur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burczynski.
A swing and a miss from Burczynski.
Burczynski misses with a straight left.
Lefleaur tries to work over Burczynski's front leg with a kick but Burczynski checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Burczynski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lefleaur.
Lefleaur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lefleaur with a nice cross.
Burczynski moves out of range as Lefleaur strikes.
Burczynski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Burczynski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lefleaur throws a jab but it's blocked by Burczynski.
Decent striking displayed by Burczynski there.
Burczynski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lefleaur throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burczynski's head.
Burczynski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lefleaur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burczynski was well out of range. Poor timing from Lefleaur.
Lefleaur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burczynski avoids the body shot from Lefleaur.
Lefleaur looks to score with a jab to the body but Burczynski is just out of range.
Burczynski tries to counter with a takedown but Lefleaur is quick to defend against it.
Lefleaur misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Burczynski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Burczynski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burczynski misses the jab.
Lefleaur throws a sloppy body shot
so Burczynski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Burczynski 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.
Burczynski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lefleaur works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burczynski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lefleaur's guard.
Burczynski thows a huge punch but Lefleaur dodges it nicely.
Burczynski lands strikes from half guard.
Burczynski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burczynski moves into full mount! Lefleaur won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefleaur is squirming around, avoiding Burczynski's attempts to control the action.
Lefleaur is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Burczynski working Lefleaur over with strikes here.
Kamil Burczynski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczynski can't control as he wanted to and Lefleaur manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Burczynski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lefleaur knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burczynski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lefleaur can do to turn this around?
Lefleaur tries to get to full guard but Burczynski has control of the leg.
Burczynski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burczynski wants to control but Lefleaur is keeping him busy.
Lefleaur is looking to improve his position.
Lefleaur trying to control but Burczynski postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burczynski moves into full mount! Lefleaur won't be happy about that!
Lefleaur defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Burczynski.
Burczynski unloading with bombs!
Burczynski landing punches.
Burczynski is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lefleaur is rocked!
Burczynski lands a big elbow - Lefleaur is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Lefleaur is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kamil Burczynski!
A determined Kamil Burczynski didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Bonham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes has chosen Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John Bonham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonham throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Bonham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bonham is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Bonham's leg but Bonham calmly moves out of range.
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bonham avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Bonham.
Barnes looking to throw knees to the head but Bonham is blocking nicely.
Barnes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Bonham.
Bonham throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes landing knees to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Bonham.
Bonham has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Bonham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barnes looking to throw knees to the head but Bonham is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bonham lands with a left to the head.
Bonham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Bonham.
Bonham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barnes is defending well for now.
Barnes scores with a shot to the side of Bonham's head.
Bonham avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
Barnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bonham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Bonham blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barnes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bonham throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes misses with an elbow strike.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but Bonham blocks with his arms.
Bonham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnes moves out of range as Bonham throws a body kick.
Barnes jabs at Bonham's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bonham.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes misses with a hook. Bonham ducked under it nicely.
Barnes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes misses the jab.
Barnes connects with a high kick.
Bonham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barnes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bonham cracks Barnes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bonham is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
Barnes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bonham in his tracks.
Barnes digs a good hook to Bonham's body.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Bonham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bonham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bonham bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
John Bonham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bonham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonham is just out of range.
Bonham appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bonham swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Bonham lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonham. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bonham rather than just go for the knockout.
Bonham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
A quick step to the side and Bonham tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bonham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bonham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barnes tries to clinch up.
Bonham appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bonham wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Bonham throws a body shot but no joy.
Bonham blocks a low kick nicely.
Barnes connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bonham.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Barnes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throws a jab when Bonham was well out of range.
Bonham feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bonham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Bonham connects with a high kick.
Bonham with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Bonham thows a leg kick but Barnes checks it
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bonham moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frankie Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bonham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bonham scores with a spinning back kick!
Bonham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
Bonham scores with a jab to the head.
Bonham throws a leg kick but Barnes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bonham avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Bonham was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barnes 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 Bonham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bonham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bonham thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bonham throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bonham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Barnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bonham is out of range and Barnes settles back down.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Bonham moves out of range.
Bonham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Bonham misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bonham tries to keep at a distance but Barnes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bonham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bonham avoids it.
Bonham lands a nice knee to the body.
Bonham tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body.
Barnes lands a knee to the head.
Barnes lands a left hand.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bonham lands with a left to the head.
Bonham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonham.
Bonham tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body.
Bonham scores with a shot to the side of Barnes's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonham missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barnes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bonham's efforts to push away.
Barnes lands a knee to the head.
Bonham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bonham lands an elbow that stopped Barnes in his tracks for a moment.
Frankie Barnes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bonham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bonham to score with a decent uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bonham.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Bonham.
Barnes replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bonham blocks it well.
Bonham lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnes off the cage and back into range.
Bonham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barnes is rocked!
Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonham finish him?
The fighters circle, before Bonham throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Barnes's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Bonham lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). John Bonham!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Bonham thanked Kemists ↑™ 5x160Q - $149-199 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Police State (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dee Stroya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think State might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Die for Metal. 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Police State!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dee Stroya!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
State with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stroya lands a nice leg kick that just misses State's sensitive parts.
State throws a push kick but Stroya slaps the foot to one side.
State tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stroya has State up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by State.
A short right from Stroya on the inside.
Stroya has a couple of punches blocked by State.
Stroya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stroya has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stroya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stroya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
State throws a head kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Stroya.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by State.
This has been an exciting period of action!
State turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
State uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stroya.
Stroya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from State.
A head kick from Stroya lands but State takes it in his stride.
Police State is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
State misses with a looping left.
State connects with a leg kick. Stroya looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
State lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stroya, as that shot connected.
It looks like Police State has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Stroya.
Stroya throws a body kick that misses.
State looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stroya walks forward, straight into a front kick from State.
Stroya misses with a wild body shot.
State jabbing away but nothing is landing.
State scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stroya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
State jabs Stroya right on the nose. Stroya blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stroya throws a head kick but State moves out of range.
Stroya avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stroya flicks out a counter leg kick but State steps away.
Stroya will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
State lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroya connects with a right hand. State shakes it off.
Stroya connects with a right hand. State shakes it off.
State misses with a leg kick.
Police State seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
State on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
State tried to score with a low kick but Stroya checks it.
Stroya scores with a decent looking hook.
Stroya throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
State slips under a jab from Stroya.
State drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stroya sprawls and moves away.
State throws out a loose jab but Stroya uses good head movement to avoid it.
State lands a front kick.
State takes one to the side of the head.
State throws a lazy right hand but Stroya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stroya throws a head kick that misses.
State cracks Stroya with a right hand to the side of the head.
State staying out of range there.
State throws the kick towards the body but Stroya avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroya misses with a looping left.
State tries to score with a low kick but Stroya moves his leg out of the way.
State fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stroya manages to avoid it.
State lunges at Stroya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stroya's hand.
Stroya slips under a jab.
Stroya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stroya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stroya takes a swing at State's ribcage but misses.
Stroya tries to land a leg kick but State saw it coming and moves away.
State turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
State tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stroya throws a chopping leg kick but State manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
State jabs Stroya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
State fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stroya manages to avoid it.
State scores with the left hand. Stroya knows he should have avoided that one.
State wants to land a leg kick but Stroya is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
State finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stroya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stroya throws a shot from downtown. State moves away and avoids it.
Stroya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Stroya scores with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Stroya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
State swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
State throws a leg kick but Stroya sees it coming and moves out of range.
State misses with a body kick.
State has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stroya.
State misses with a hook to the body
and Stroya counters by moving into the clinch.
Stroya throws a head punch that misses.
State fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stroya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stroya.
Stroya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
State tries a body shot but Stroya blocks it.
State wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dee Stroya will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Police State's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stroya tries to close the distance and clinch but State swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stroya closes the distance and clinches up with State, looking for a takedown. Stroya pushes State against the cage but State circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stroya lands a leg kick that knocks State off balance momentarily.
State thows a left - swing and a miss!
State fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stroya is out of range.
Stroya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
State throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stroya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
State is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
State lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stroya or not.
Stroya throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Stroya.
State decides to pull guard.
Stroya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
State is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
State looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
State has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stroya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stroya working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stroya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stroya lands a couple of elbows.
Stroya wants to control from the top but State keeps moving.
Stroya postures up and lands a big shot to State's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stroya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stroya scoring with some ground and pound.
Stroya chips away with some ground and pound.
State is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stroya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
State went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
State misses with a kick to the body.
State fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stroya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
State displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stroya throws out the jab.
State connects with the punch.
No joy there for Stroya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
State feinted with a counter takedown.
Stroya shoots in for a takedown but State shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stroya moves out of range of the body kick from State.
Stroya throws the kick towards the body but State avoids it.
Stroya goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroya shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stroya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before State can pounce on him.
State motions for Stroya to come forward. State throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stroya feints a counter leg kick.
State thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stroya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on State. That did some damage!
State scoring well with a low kick there.
Stroya lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
State connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stroya. Stroya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stroya moves out of range of the strikes.
Stroya throws a quick inside leg kick.
State takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
State throws a body punch but Stroya moves out of range.
Stroya takes a swing at State's ribcage but misses.
State thumps Stroya with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
State throws a shot from downtown. Stroya moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Stroya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from State misses.
State has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stroya.
State throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stroya - that will leave a mark!
Stroya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
State throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stroya tries to counter by closing the distance.
State lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stroya takes a step back to recover.
Stroya throws a body shot but no joy.
Stroya takes one to the side of the head.
State misses with a straight right.
State tries a head kick but it misses.
Stroya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from State misses the target.
State throws a sloppy head kick and Stroya moves out of range easily.
State chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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 Police State will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Police State's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
State fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stroya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stroya.
State cracks Stroya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stroya thows a body kick. State tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stroya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
You can see that Stroya has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Stroya lands a high kick!
Stroya throws a hook to the side of State's head but State sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
State throws a shot to the body.
State looks to throw the jab but Stroya is out of range.
Stroya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by State. State obviously looking to wear him down.
Good exchange - Stroya coming out on top.
Stroya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but State checks it well.
State feinted with a counter takedown.
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!
Stroya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but State was well out of range. Poor timing from Stroya.
Stroya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but State moves away.
State scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. State darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
State jabs at Stroya's body.
Stroya scores with a hook.
State lands with a big left! Stroya is wobbled badly! State comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Stroya to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Police State!
After the fight, Police State 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ottis Toole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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25
256 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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26
299 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timur Rubin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ottis Toole!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubin lands the left hand.
Rubin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Toole tries for a takedown but Rubin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Toole shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rubin but Rubin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rubin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rubin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Toole looking for submissions off his back.
Rubin prevents Toole from improving his position.
Toole won't allow Rubin to pass to mount.
Rubin throwing shots but Toole is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin slows the pace down in half guard.
Toole wants to control but Rubin is keeping busy.
Toole has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toole actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubin is trying to control. Toole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rubin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rubin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toole wants to control but Rubin is keeping busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rubin gets caught napping as Toole dives in and scores a takedown. Rubin manages to retain guard.
Toole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Toole with a nice head shot there.
Toole is in close to Rubin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Toole trying to control but Rubin is working from the bottom.
Rubin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toole is one step ahead there.
Rubin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rubin looking to control.
Rubin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toole trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubin keeping full guard, as Toole tries to pass.
Rubin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toole.
Toole trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toole stopping the sweep attempt from Rubin.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rubin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toole counters with a shoot takedown. Rubin fights it but they end up in guard.
Toole trying to control but Rubin is working from the bottom.
Toole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toole throws an elbow that misses. Rubin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Toole's guard. Nice move by Rubin!
Toole controls Rubin momentarily but Rubin frees himself.
Toole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rubin is one step ahead there.
Rubin trying to control but Toole is working from the bottom.
Rubin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rubin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toole is looking for a triangle but Rubin pushes his legs off easily.
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 Timur Rubin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Rubin misses its intended target.
Toole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rubin.
Rubin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Toole momentarily.
Toole cracks Rubin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rubin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Timur Rubin has been cut.
Rubin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toole shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rubin as he avoids it easily.
Toole shoots in for a takedown but Rubin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Toole looks to land a left hand but Rubin moved out of range nicely.
Toole walks into a straight right hand from Rubin.
It looks like Ottis Toole has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin misses with a lunging right hand
and Toole counters with a nice uppercut.
Toole shoots for a double leg takedown but Rubin sprawls well. He's pushed Toole's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Timur Rubin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ottis Toole.
Rubin throws a hook but Toole avoids it easily.
Rubin lands a leg kick that knocks Toole off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toole shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rubin as he jumps to the side.
Rubin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Toole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toole takes a jab right on the kisser.
Toole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rubin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rubin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toole manages to avoid it.
Rubin tried to score with a low kick but Toole checks it.
Toole slips under a jab.
Toole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Toole lands a lovely overhand right.
Rubin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rubin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toole was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubin.
Toole is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Toole misses with a looping right.
Timur Rubin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Rubin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Toole has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Toole is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toole wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice left hand lands by Rubin.
Toole is trying to break the clinch but Rubin is controlling him.
Toole can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubin.
Rubin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toole pulls Rubin into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Toole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubin is stalling in the full guard.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Toole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toole is trying to control the position but Rubin postures up.
Rubin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toole can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin wants to control from the top but Toole keeps moving.
Toole has his foot on Rubin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rubin works his way back into a safe position though.
Toole has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Toole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rubin thuds a left hand into Toole's body.
Toole shoots in looking for a takedown but Rubin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Toole's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Toole throws a looping overhand right but Rubin ducks down to avoid it.
Rubin throws a series of punches but Toole avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toole throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubin.
Rubin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rubin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toole.
A jab from Toole misses.
A lazy left from Toole finds it's target.
Toole lunges at Rubin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rubin's hand.
Rubin drops Toole with a nice combination! Rubin dives into Toole's guard, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rubin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Toole being controlled here, momentarily.
Toole trying to keep a closed guard but Rubin is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Rubin 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.
Rubin connects with the punch.
Toole shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rubin defends it nicely.
Rubin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rubin lands a big shot that drops Toole! Can he finish him?
Toole is rocked!
Rubin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rubin chips away with some ground and pound.
Toole is still in real trouble! Can Rubin finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Toole seems to have recovered his senses.
Rubin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toole keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Toole prevents Rubin from moving into mount.
Rubin advances to mount.
Toole is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rubin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Toole tries to reverse the position but Rubin maintains control.
Rubin trying to control but Toole is having none of it.
Toole is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin lands a couple of good shots and Toole has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A lull in the action here.
Can Toole hold on?! Rubin is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Rubin. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Toole wants to escape the position.
Toole trying to control the hands but Rubin breaks the grip.
Rubin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can Toole hold on?! Rubin is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Timur Rubin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Toole is keeping busy.
Rubin keeps control of the position as Toole tries to break free.
Rubin trying to control.
Rubin is really struggling to control Toole but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rubin throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Rubin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Toole tries to roll but Rubin sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toole trying to control the action but Rubin just sinks the hooks in.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rubin controlling the positon.
Toole grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Toole tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rubin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Toole's face.
Toole is looking to improve his position but Rubin isn't that keen on the idea.
Toole wants to hold on but Rubin pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Rubin clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Toole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rubin finds it's way round the side to connect with Toole's head.
Rubin tests Toole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Timur Rubin is winning the standup battle so far.
Rubin slips under a jab from Toole.
Rubin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Toole manages to circle out of the way.
Rubin misses with a kick to the body.
Rubin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rubin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rubin drops Toole with a huge uppercut! Toole drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Rubin is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
Timur Rubin retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Timur Rubin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juji Gatame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakke Ruutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gatame might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Storm. Ruutu has chosen 50 Cent - I'm Supposed to Die Tonight as his entrance music. 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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174 lbs
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174 lbs
25 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juji Gatame!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jakke Ruutu!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruutu lands a jab to the head.
Gatame misses with a straight left.
Gatame throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ruutu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gatame.
Gatame misses the shot to the body.
Gatame looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gatame moves out of range as Ruutu strikes.
A head kick misses from Ruutu.
Ruutu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gatame looks to land a left hand but Ruutu moved out of range nicely.
Gatame swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gatame moves out of range of the body kick.
Gatame throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruutu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gatame.
Gatame misses with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gatame.
Ruutu throws a body kick that misses.
Ruutu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ruutu looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatame is just out of range.
Ruutu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruutu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gatame.
Ruutu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gatame.
Gatame seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gatame checks a low kick from Ruutu.
Ruutu is looking to slow Gatame down with leg kicks.
Ruutu looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatame is just out of range.
Jakke Ruutu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gatame lands with a nice body punch.
Juji Gatame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruutu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gatame loads up on a big right hand but Ruutu slips the punch.
Gatame bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ruutu's head backwards.
Gatame connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ruutu's hands.
Ruutu 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.
Ruutu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruutu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatame manages to avoid it.
Gatame connects with a body shot.
Ruutu lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatame shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruutu but Ruutu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gatame.
Gatame lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ruutu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gatame goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gatame cracks Ruutu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gatame throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gatame's corner calls for a 1-2. Gatame obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruutu misses with a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Ruutu blocks the low kick.
Ruutu with a nice cross.
Gatame misses with a low kick.
Gatame checks a leg kick.
Gatame fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruutu.
Ruutu staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Gatame blocks the leg kick.
Gatame changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ruutu scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Gatame misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gatame. That's going to slow Ruutu down.
Gatame throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruutu.
Ruutu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gatame avoids a kick to the body.
Gatame smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No joy there for Ruutu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gatame misses with a body kick.
Ruutu throws a sloppy head kick and Gatame moves out of range easily.
Gatame connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot by Gatame.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ruutu checks a leg kick.
Gatame throws a hook but Ruutu avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gatame.
Gatame uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruutu has time to react.
Ruutu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatame.
Ruutu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruutu.
Gatame misses with a hook. Ruutu ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ruutu checks a leg kick.
Ruutu misses with a leg kick.
Gatame checks a low kick from Ruutu.
Gatame bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruutu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ruutu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ruutu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gatame looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gatame throws a looping overhand right but Ruutu ducks down to avoid it.
Gatame takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gatame throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ruutu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruutu misses with a straight left.
Ruutu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gatame thuds a left hand into Ruutu's body.
Gatame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatame is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gatame connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruutu. That's going to slow Gatame down.
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 Juji Gatame will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ruutu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Juji Gatame is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ruutu checks a leg kick.
Ruutu ducks under a wild hook from Gatame.
Gatame throws a head kick but Ruutu moves out of range.
Gatame avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruutu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gatame moves out of range of the body kick.
Gatame feinted with a counter takedown.
Gatame just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Gatame - just one landing.
Gatame takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gatame connects with an inside leg kick.
Ruutu rushes Gatame and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruutu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruutu throws a wild body kick that Gatame sees coming a mile off.
A bone on bone clash there as Gatame blocks the leg kick.
Ruutu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ruutu defending well as Gatame loads up on a big left hand.
Gatame throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruutu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gatame is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruutu.
Ruutu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gatame cracks Ruutu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ruutu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruutu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gatame lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ruutu at a distance.
Gatame scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ruutu doesn't seem bothered though.
Gatame paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gatame bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gatame connects with a jab.
Ruutu feints and then cracks Gatame's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gatame down.
Gatame wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Gatame finds it's target.
Ruutu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gatame with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatame steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruutu.
Gatame looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ruutu tries to close the distance and clinch but Gatame swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gatame's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruutu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gatame scrambles back to his feet.
Ruutu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ruutu misses with a leg kick.
Gatame closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ruutu to the mat! Ruutu manages to get full guard.
Gatame slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ruutu is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruutu is pressing down on Gatame's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruutu keeping moving, preventing Gatame from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gatame pushing down on Ruutu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ruutu has hold of Gatame's hands but Gatame slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ruutu is staying active underneath Gatame, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gatame is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ruutu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ruutu is defending against the submission attempts here by Gatame.
Ruutu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gatame scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatame is working for a kimura but Ruutu is defending it quite comfortably.
Gatame missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gatame missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ruutu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gatame's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gatame's back!
Gatame is trying to remain composed but Ruutu is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juji Gatame dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ruutu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ruutu misses with a straight left.
Gatame throws a push kick but Ruutu slaps the foot to one side.
Ruutu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gatame thumps Ruutu with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gatame 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 Ruutu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ruutu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ruutu is looking to slow Gatame down with leg kicks.
Gatame scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ruutu throws out a leg kick but Gatame moves out of range and Ruutu only half commits.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruutu.
Ruutu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gatame is able to avoid easily.
Gatame throws a body punch but Ruutu moves out of range.
Gatame throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Ruutu misses.
Gatame lands with a right hand.
Gatame checks a low kick from Ruutu.
It looked like Gatame wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A left lands for Gatame.
Ruutu lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Gatame.
Ruutu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gatame dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruutu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ruutu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ruutu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gatame misses with a right hand
and Ruutu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gatame connects with a body shot.
Gatame tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ruutu defends well and Gatame ends up having to push Ruutu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ruutu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gatame.
Ruutu looks to land a body kick but Gatame moved away.
Gatame takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gatame.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juji Gatame. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gatame lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ruutu at a distance.
Gatame lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice jab there from Ruutu.
Ruutu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gatame moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gatame is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruutu takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu slips under a jab from Gatame.
Gatame is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruutu can do to turn this around?
Gatame jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gatame throws a jab when Ruutu was well out of range.
Ruutu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gatame moves out of range of the body kick.
Ruutu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gatame is looking to chop away at Ruutu's legs.
Gatame looks to throw the jab but Ruutu is out of range.
Ruutu tries to work over Gatame's front leg with a kick but Gatame checks it.
Ruutu ducks right into an uppercut from Gatame.
Nice defenses there by Ruutu.
Gatame scores with a body shot.
Gatame 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.
Ruutu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ruutu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gatame takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruutu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ruutu misses with a kick to the body.
Gatame throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruutu swinging wildly here.
Gatame 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.
Ruutu tries to land a leg kick but Gatame saw it coming and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Gatame.
Gatame fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruutu manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ruutu checks a leg kick.
Ruutu lands a lovely overhand right.
Donk. Ruutu catches Gatame right on the button with a cross.
Gatame getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ruutu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good work by Gatame as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatame lands a lovely overhand right.
Gatame throws a hook but Ruutu blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatame on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ruutu. Ruutu obviously looking to wear him down.
Ruutu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gatame counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gatame is keen to just control but Ruutu is a slippery customer.
Ruutu is trying is best to control the position here.
Gatame thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gatame scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gatame thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ruutu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gatame pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruutu is keeping the position for now.
Gatame advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juji Gatame clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gatame misses with a looping left.
Ruutu misses with a leg kick
and Gatame counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gatame bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gatame lands an elbow.
Ruutu stops Gatame from passing to mount.
Ruutu wants to control but Gatame postures up.
Gatame in side control, throwing shots but Ruutu defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatame scoring with punches and elbows.
Ruutu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gatame's best efforts.
Ruutu has hold of Gatame's hands but Gatame slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ruutu wants to improve his position but Gatame is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatame tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ruutu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ruutu keeping hold of Gatame's head, controlling as best he can.
Gatame is trying to control. Ruutu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruutu is looking for a sweep. Gatame is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruutu gets full guard.
Gatame tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruutu is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two 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.
Ruutu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gatame is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gatame tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruutu is retaining full guard.
Gatame throwing strikes from guard but Ruutu blocks nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gatame throws a shot to the body.
Ruutu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gatame is out of range and Ruutu settles back down.
Ruutu moves out of range of the strikes.
Gatame lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruutu.
Gatame lands a jab to the head.
Gatame connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruutu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruutu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gatame is able to avoid easily.
Gatame changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gatame comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ruutu walks into a jab.
Gatame bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gatame throws a chopping leg kick but Ruutu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gatame moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRuutu.
Ruutu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gatame.
Gatame feints and then cracks Ruutu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ruutu down.
Gatame checks a low kick from Ruutu.
Gatame throws a body punch but Ruutu moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gatame. That's going to slow Ruutu down.
Ruutu misses with a body shot
and Gatame counters with a straight right hand.
Gatame misses with a body shot.
Gatame takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gatame blocks a head kick by Ruutu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu connects with a leg kick. Gatame looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruutu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gatame misses with a body kick.
Ruutu throws out a loose jab but Gatame uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruutu throws a body shot but no joy.
Gatame scoring well with a low kick there.
Gatame misses with a straight right.
Gatame fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruutu manages to avoid it.
Ruutu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gatame.
Ruutu dips to his left and cracks Gatame with an uppercut!
Ruutu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gatame's calf.
Gatame fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruutu.
Gatame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruutu moves away.
Gatame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruutu scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juji Gatame had his way with Jakke Ruutu in that round.
That's time! Gatame's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gatame throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruutu.
Gatame connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gatame tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruutu was well out of range. Poor timing from Gatame.
Ruutu defending well as Gatame loads up on a big left hand.
Ruutu throws a body shot but no joy.
Gatame swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruutu.
Ruutu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crunch! Gatame slams his shin into Ruutu's torso.
Ruutu leaves Gatame with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gatame backing away here, and Ruutu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruutu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruutu throws a leg kick but Gatame sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ruutu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruutu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruutu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruutu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ruutu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gatame scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gatame lands a body shot.
Gatame uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruutu.
Gatame feints and then cracks Ruutu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ruutu down.
Ruutu misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Gatame on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruutu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gatame throws a body punch but Ruutu moves out of range.
Gatame thumps Ruutu with a low kick.
Gatame thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gatame jabs at Ruutu's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatame checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatame misses with a straight left.
Ruutu motions for Gatame to come forward. Ruutu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gatame lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ruutu will feel that in the morning.
Gatame's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gatame duly obliges.
Gatame on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sloppy strikes from Ruutu. Those never looked like landing.
Gatame feinted with a counter takedown.
Gatame motions for Ruutu to come forward. Gatame throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gatame shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruutu as he avoids it easily.
Gatame connects with an inside leg kick.
Ruutu connects with a body shot that sends Gatame's belly button to the back.
Gatame avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jakke Ruutu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gatame.
Ruutu throws a hook but Gatame avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Gatame misses the target.
Gatame throws a right hand that Ruutu ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruutu also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Gatame.
Ruutu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruutu loads up on a big right hand but Gatame slips the punch.
Gatame avoids the head kick by Ruutu.
Gatame scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gatame scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ruutu misses with a straight right.
Ruutu throws a push kick but Gatame slaps the foot to one side.
Gatame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Ruutu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ruutu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gatame throws a head kick but Ruutu moves out of range.
Ruutu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gatame catches Ruutu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu misses with a left hand
and Gatame counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruutu tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruutu tries to land a leg kick but Gatame saw it coming and moves away.
Gatame slips a straight right by Ruutu.
Gatame lands with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from Ruutu.
Ruutu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ruutu throws a leg kick but Gatame sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ruutu misses with a few strikes there.
Ruutu looks to land a body kick but Gatame moved away.
Gatame scores with a punch to the head.
Ruutu blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Gatame. That snapped Ruutu's head back.
Gatame takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gatame scores with a hook to the body. Ruutu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ruutu walks into a stiff left hand from Gatame.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juji Gatame showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gatame, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juji Gatame!
Juji Gatame retains his welterweight title!
Juji Gatame decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simba Burns Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Thuggish Ruggish Bone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rocky Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Simba Burns Jr!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson thuds his right hand into Burns Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burns Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyson.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyson. Tyson obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns Jr throws a hook but Tyson avoids it easily.
Tyson moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burns Jr.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tyson.
Tyson throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Burns Jr walks into a left hand.
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!
Tyson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burns Jr checks it well.
Tyson cracks the inside of Burns Jr's front leg.
Tyson connects with a jab.
Tyson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burns Jr on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a body punch
and Burns Jr counters with a leg kick.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Burns Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyson. Tyson obviously looking to wear him down.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
Tyson 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.
Tyson throws a wild body kick that Burns Jr sees coming a mile off.
Tyson lands with a right hand.
Tyson throws a good cross that connects.
Tyson stuns Burns Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Tyson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tyson.
Burns Jr slips a jab from Tyson.
Burns Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Tyson's shoulder, as Tyson tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Tyson misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns Jr misses the target.
Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Burns Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns Jr checks a low kick from Tyson.
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
Tyson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Burns Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Tyson backs off Burns Jr throws a huge counter combo but Tyson manages to avoid it all.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr tries to clinch up but Tyson circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyson throws a low kick, looking for Burns Jr's leg but Burns Jr calmly moves out of range.
Tyson cracks a nice hook into Burns Jr's ribs.
Burns Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tyson throws a right hand that Burns Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns Jr also avoids with ease.
Tyson scores with a hook.
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
Tyson lands with a good body shot.
Tyson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tyson throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns Jr misses with a kick to the body.
As Burns Jr backs away, Tyson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Burns Jr slips under a jab.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Burns Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tyson lands with a shot to the body.
Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Tyson connects with the punch.
Tyson misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Tyson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Burns Jr closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Burns Jr fails to land.
Burns Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Burns Jr.
Tyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns Jr can do to turn this around?
Tyson blocking some punches.
Tyson is trying to break free.
Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Burns Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tyson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Burns Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocky Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns Jr loads up on a big right hand but Tyson slips the punch.
Tyson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burns Jr.
Tyson scores with a jab. Burns Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson staying out of range there.
Burns Jr tests Tyson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyson throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr moves into the clinch.
Tyson breaks the clinch.
Tyson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tyson scores with the left hand. Burns Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Burns Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burns Jr lands a big head kick that sends Tyson tumbling to the mat! Burns Jr takes a step backwards and waves Tyson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Rocky Tyson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Tyson misses.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns Jr moves away.
Burns Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Tyson moves out of range easily.
Tyson throws a hook to the side of Burns Jr's head but Burns Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyson throws a hook but Burns Jr avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tyson.
Burns Jr slips under a jab from Tyson.
Burns Jr needs to keep his hands up - Tyson had a free shot at his head there.
Tyson checks a leg kick.
Tyson lands a glancing blow to the side of Burns Jr's head.
Tyson misses with a low kick.
Tyson avoids the head kick by Burns Jr.
Tyson throws a leg kick but Burns Jr moved away.
A jab from Burns Jr does it's job there.
Rocky Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns Jr.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns Jr moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Tyson off balance momentarily.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tyson 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 Burns Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Burns Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tyson misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Burns Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns Jr blocks a leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Tyson throws a solid leg kick but Burns Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tyson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burns Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Tyson misses.
Tyson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tyson misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tyson, right into the meat.
Burns Jr is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyson.
Tyson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns Jr.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns Jr throws the left hand but Tyson avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyson. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Rocky Tyson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocky Tyson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Tyson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tyson takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Tyson throws a body punch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tyson throws a body punch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Tyson checks a leg kick.
A jab from Tyson misses.
Burns Jr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tyson blocks it well.
Burns Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson throws a head kick but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Burns Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyson.
Tyson checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson misses the jab.
Tyson misses with an uppercut.
Burns Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tyson checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Tyson misses the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burns Jr slips a straight right by Tyson.
Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyson digs a good hook to Burns Jr's body.
Burns Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Tyson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Tyson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Burns Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns Jr tries to clinch but Tyson moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Tyson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tyson misses with a looping right.
Burns Jr 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!
Burns Jr blocks a jab.
Burns Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tyson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burns Jr drops his hands momentarily and Tyson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burns Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tyson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Tyson.
Burns Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tyson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burns Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyson looks to throw the jab but Burns Jr is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throws a hook but Burns Jr blocks it.
Tyson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burns Jr scores with a nice strike.
Burns Jr throws a nice looking combination but Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simba Burns Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burns Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyson avoids the head kick by Burns Jr.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tyson.
Burns Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tyson connects with a single shot there.
Burns Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns Jr.
Tyson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Tyson throws a lazy body kick
and Burns Jr counters with a body kick that stops Tyson in his tracks momentarily.
Rocky Tyson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Tyson's leg. Tyson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyson.
Burns Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Tyson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyson.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Burns Jr. Those never looked like landing.
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 Rocky Tyson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tyson, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rocky Tyson!
Our winner, Rocky Tyson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Simba Burns Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Another garbage decision. Only way to beat me..you're a cheater, and your manager should be banned from the game.. Your manager cheats and everyone knows it.. And you're on HGH, I saw the positive test you took. To bad tycoon doesn't have an athletic commission.'.
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