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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Rhino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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179 lbs
30 - 9 - 0 |
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189 cm
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220 lbs
31 - 37 - 0 |
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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
30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, The Rhino! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
31 - 37 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Rogers! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rhino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rogers 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. Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
Rogers swings for the body but Rhino moves out of range.
Rogers looks to land a combination but Rhino avoids it well. Steve Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rhino takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rogers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rhino backs up against the cage.
It looks like The Rhino has been cut. Rogers wants to clinch. As Rogers looks to move away, Rhino throws a big counter combo bu Rogers just gets out of the way. A punch combination from Rogers misses. Rogers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rhino. Rogers throws a right and a left that Rhino avoids nicely. Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rhino. Rogers looks to land a combination but Rhino avoids it well. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Horrible takedown attempt by Rhino or perhaps it was just good defense by Rogers, which made it look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Rhino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rhino slips a straight right by Rogers. Rhino appears to be looking for a big counter. Rhino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Rogers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Steve Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rogers looks to throw the jab but Rhino is out of range. Rogers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rhino. Rogers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rhino moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rhino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Rogers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rhino plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rhino shoots in but Rogers avoids the takedown attempt easily. Rogers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rogers misses with a series of wild punches.
Rhino lands a big head kick that sends Rogers tumbling to the mat! Rhino takes a step backwards and waves Rogers back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rogers is rocked!
It looks like Steve Rogers has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rogers is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Rhino Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Rogers is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). The Rhino!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Declan Duddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dick's choice of entrance music: Conquer All. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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190 cm
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185 lbs
35 - 34 - 0 |
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190 cm
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205 lbs
19 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
35 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Declan Duddy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Dick! The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick from Dick lands but Duddy takes it in his stride. Dick throws a nice looking combination but Duddy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Duddy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Dick responds with a good body kick, but Duddy manages to step out the way in time. Dick blocks the body kick.
Dick swings for the body but Duddy moves out of range.
Dick looks to score with a jab to the body but Duddy is just out of range. Dick dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Dick is looking to score with low kicks. A cross from Duddy lands. Duddy checks a low kick from Dick. Duddy takes a body punch but keeps moving. Duddy looks to land a right hand but Dick moved out of range. Some bone on bone action there as Dick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Duddy takes a swing at Dick's ribcage but misses. Dick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Dick missing with a left hand there. Duddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dick lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A nice leg kick lands there from Duddy. Nice body punch from Duddy. Duddy misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. A slapping body kick lands there for Dick. Dick checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duddy.
Duddy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dick scores with a hook to the body. Duddy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Dick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duddy. Duddy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Duddy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Duddy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duddy. Duddy misses with a wild combination.
Dick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duddy.
Duddy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Duddy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dick's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dick staying out of range there. Dick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Duddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Duddy. Duddy moves out of range of the body kick. Duddy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Duddy throws a combination. Dick tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Dick scores with a push kick. Nice shot by Duddy. Duddy misses with an uppercut. Dick throws a body punch but Duddy moves out of range. Dick throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dick is looking to chop away at Duddy's legs. Dick moves forwards but Duddy connects with a nice, crisp jab. Dick missing with a left hand there. Duddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dick throws a low kick but Duddy moves out of range easily. Duddy lands a lovely overhand right. Duddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dick is looking to clinch. Duddy swats away the attempt to clinch by Dick. Dick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Duddy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Dick misses the jab. No joy there for Duddy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duddy thows a left - swing and a miss! Dick tries to clinch but fails miserably and Duddy counters with a straight right hand. Duddy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A punch lands to the side of Dick 's head but he takes it in his stride. Dick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Dick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duddy. Duddy misses with a looping right. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Duddy throws a right and a left that Dick avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dick dodges the punch combination from Duddy.
Oooh a lovely combination from Duddy sends Dick down but not out. Duddy dives into side control looking to finish.
Dick is rocked! Dick struggling a bit here. Dick is still in real trouble! Can Duddy finish him? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Duddy tries to advance to mount but can't. Dick seems to have recovered his senses. Duddy working away. Duddy stands up. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Duddy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dick circles away quickly and effectively. Duddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dick looks to score with a jab to the body but Duddy is just out of range. Duddy tries to counter by clinching up but Dick breaks away and moves out of range. Dick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Duddy dominated that round. That's time! Duddy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Duddy looks to land a combination. Dick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Duddy loads up on a big right hand but Dick slips the punch. Declan Duddy is winning the standup battle so far. A bone on bone clash there as Duddy blocks the leg kick.
Duddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dick moves away. Dick misses with a low kick. Duddy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Declan Duddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Duddy moves out of range as Dick throws a body kick.
Duddy looks for the body kick but Dick saw that one coming. Duddy lands with a slapping head kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Duddy walks into a jab. Duddy lands a hook that stumbles Dick back into the cage. Duddy follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Dick to the canvas! Duddy pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Dick has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Declan Duddy! A victorious Declan Duddy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nataniel Byczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by The Town by Macklemore. Byczynski has chosen War is My Destiny as his entrance music. Nataniel Byczynski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jordan Johnson's chin.
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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
41 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Johnson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
40 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nataniel Byczynski! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Byczynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Byczynski finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head. Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Byczynski lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head. Johnson avoids the head kick by Byczynski.
Byczynski misses with a wild combination.
Byczynski throws a head kick that half lands.
Byczynski misses with a left hand and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Johnson throws a big shot that misses. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
It looks like Nataniel Byczynski has been cut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Byczynski's head back.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Byczynski finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Jordan Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Byczynski sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Byczynski lands a nice shot to the body.
Byczynski feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down. Byczynski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Byczynski tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot. A nice combination there by Byczynski.
Byczynski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Byczynski is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks. Byczynski clinches up against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Byczynski pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Byczynski throws a head punch that misses. Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson pushes Byczynski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Byczynski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Byczynski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Johnson is breathing heavily. Byczynski breaks from the clinch.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside. Byczynski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Byczynski throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Byczynski. Byczynski cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Johnson looks to throw the jab but Byczynski is out of range. Byczynski tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it. Byczynski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Byczynski tries to clinch and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Byczynski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Byczynski throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Both fighters circling a little - Byczynski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Byczynski. Johnson connects with the punch. Byczynski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Byczynski lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Byczynski stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Johnson moves out of range of the strikes. Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Byczynski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet. Johnson misses with a wild body shot. Byczynski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Byczynski manages to avoid it. Byczynski moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Johnson moves out of range as Byczynski strikes. Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A solid leg kick lands there for Byczynski.
Byczynski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Byczynski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Byczynski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though. Johnson misses with a body shot.
Byczynski scores with a jab to the head.
Byczynski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Byczynski tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it. Byczynski tries to clinch but fails miserably and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Johnson lands a jab to Byczynski's midsection. Nice cross by Byczynski. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nataniel Byczynski dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nataniel Byczynski's cut. That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Byczynski!
Byczynski moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Byczynski with a hook. Johnson missing with a left hand there. Byczynski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Johnson checks the leg kick. Byczynski misses with a wild combination.
Byczynski rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Byczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body. Johnson digs a right hand into Byczynski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Byczynski's gas tank. Byczynski has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Byczynski is breathing heavily. Byczynski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nataniel Byczynski seems to be getting the better of the standup. Byczynski closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Byczynski is just out of range. Nataniel Byczynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Byczynski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Byczynski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Byczynski shoots in. A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Byczynski does a little dance to reset his feet. Byczynski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Byczynski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That has opened up Nataniel Byczynski's cut even more. Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Byczynski looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well. Johnson throws a big shot that misses. Byczynski moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Byczynski tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Byczynski back against the cage. Byczynski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Byczynski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Byczynski throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson. Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Johnson 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! Byczynski is looking to clinch. Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byczynski.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Byczynski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Byczynski replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Johnson blocks it well. Johnson lands a body shot.
Byczynski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Byczynski in his tracks. Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Byczynski swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Byczynski throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease. It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Byczynski doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Byczynski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Byczynski's head.
The cut above Nataniel Byczynski's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Byczynski avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a body punch but Byczynski moves out of range. Byczynski clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage. Byczynski tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Byczynski. Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Byczynski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land. Johnson lands a body shot. Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Byczynski.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Byczynski blocking some punches.
Byczynski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Byczynski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Byczynski darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Byczynski into the cage. Nataniel Byczynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Byczynski. Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Byczynski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts. Johnson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johnson duly obliges. Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Byczynski counters with a nice uppercut. The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Johnson throws a body shot but no joy. Byczynski throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. Byczynski ducks under a wild hook from Johnson. 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 Jordan Johnson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Nataniel Byczynski's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Byczynski closes the distance and clinches. Byczynski stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position. Byczynski tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body. Byczynski trying to land knees to the body.
Byczynski tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Byczynski throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. Johnson avoiding damage as Byczynski throws knees to the body.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Byczynski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Byczynski. Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Byczynski scores with a hook to the body. Johnson avoiding damage as Byczynski throws knees to the body.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside. A body shot lands from Johnson.
Byczynski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Byczynski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Byczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body. Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Byczynski. Byczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now. Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Byczynski. A hook to the body from Johnson.
A shot in the inside from Johnson. Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Byczynski backwards. Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Byczynski. Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson. Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Byczynski controls the action.
Byczynski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Nataniel Byczynski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Byczynski wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Byczynski blocks a body shot from Johnson. Byczynski breaks the clinch.
Byczynski dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target. Johnson lunges at Byczynski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Byczynski's hand.
Byczynski is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Byczynski. Byczynski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Johnson throws a body shot but no joy. Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byczynski moves away. Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Byczynski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Byczynski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Byczynski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Byczynski throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it. Johnson throws a big counter combination but Byczynski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Byczynski has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Byczynski misses with a body punch.
Byczynski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Byczynski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson. Johnson works the jab nicely.
Nataniel Byczynski's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Byczynski has a takedown stuffed. Byczynski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Johnson swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Johnson misses. A shot to the body from Johnson misses and Byczynski counters with a stiff right hand. Byczynski closes the distance and presses his opponent 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! A right handed body shot lands from Byczynski.
Byczynski lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment. Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Byczynski controls the action.
Byczynski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Byczynski avoiding damage.
Byczynski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Byczynski lands on the inside with an uppercut. Good body shot from Byczynski.
Byczynski is stalling here.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Nataniel Byczynski. Well Byczynski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nataniel Byczynski! Nataniel Byczynski really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Untouchable Fight Nutrition Q160 $125 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane Yamada has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 cm
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197 lbs
46 - 17 - 1 |
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200 cm
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245 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
46 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Kane Yamada! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
26 - 27 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Hunt! The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hunt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yamada on his heels. He'll look to pass Yamada's guard now, I'm sure. Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hunt throws a big elbow that misses. Hunt throws a big right hand that misses. Hunt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Hunt throws an elbow that misses. Yamada uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hunt's guard. Nice move by Yamada! Hunt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Yamada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hunt punching from the bottom - just letting Yamada know he's still in a fight. Hunt is looking to stand up but Yamada isn't so interested in that idea. Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hunt looking to control but Yamada passes into half guard.
Hunt tries to roll over but Yamada keeps him under control. The fighters are battling for position here. Hunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Yamada wants to stand but Hunt is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Hunt trying to control the position.
Yamada passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard. Hunt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Hunt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Hunt throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hunt is wriggling around but Yamada manages to pass to half guard.
Hunt tries to kick Yamada off but Yamada keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Yamada escapes and gets back to his feet. Yamada tries to score with a low kick but Hunt moves his leg out of the way. Kane Yamada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hunt tries to bum rush Yamada with a series of wild strikes but Yamada uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Yamada gets a clinch. Hunt tries to circle away but Yamada has him pinned against the cage. Yamada trying to stall but Hunt improves his position.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Yamada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hunt tries to break the clinch but Yamada is controlling the position. Hunt wants to break free but Yamada has control.
Yamada lands with a short shot to the head. Yamada misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yamada is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt is trying to break free. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yamada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Yamada misses with a hook from the clinch. Yamada tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Yamada back against the cage. Hunt is trying to force a seperation but Yamada has the dominant position. Yamada scores with an uppercut up the middle. A nice right hand lands inside from Yamada. Yamada keeps control of Hunt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hunt breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hunt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yamadas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Hunt throws a leg kick and Yamada counters by moving into the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Yamada lands a shoulder strike. Hunt is trying to push Yamada away but Yamada has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hunt can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Yamada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Yamada dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hunt lands with a nice body kick. Yamada loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch. Hunt slips under a jab. Yamada moves out of range of the strikes. Yamada is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Kane Yamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hunt tries to land a leg kick but Yamada saw it coming and moves away.
Yamada throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Yamada throws a body shot but no joy. Yamada blocks a jab. Yamada takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses. Hunt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamada throws out the jab. Yamada scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Yamada misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamada. Yamada tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hunt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. A shot to the body from Yamada misses and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunt on the wrong end of a kick 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! The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yamada checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hunt misses with a few strikes there.
Yamada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around? Hunt misses with a straight right. Yamada lands a head kick!
It looks like Tony Hunt has been cut. Hunt misses with a straight left. Nice uppercut lands for Yamada. That snapped Hunt's head back.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yamada. A head kick misses from Hunt. Some wild striking there from Hunt.
Hunt throws a front kick aimed at Yamada's knee but Yamada avoids it well. Yamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away. The crowd cheers as Hunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yamada doesn't seem phased though. Yamada wants to clinch. Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamada. Hunt takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yamada misses the jab. A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yamada wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Yamada delivers a nice body kick. Hunt throws a hook but Yamada avoids it easily. Kane Yamada is winning the standup battle so far. Yamada avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yamada looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range. Despite the aggression on Hunt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamada. Yamada throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A head kick by Yamada misses and Hunt counters with a low kick, right behind Yamada 's knee. Hunt connects with a jab. Yamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamada walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Yamada with a nice cross. Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunt moves into the clinch successfully.
Yamada misses with a body punch.
Yamada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yamada digs a right hand underneath Hunt's ribcage. Hunt let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yamada getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Yamada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center. Yamada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it. Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Yamada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Yamada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt. Yamada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A good leg kick by Yamada. Yamada buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yamada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Yamada misses with a looping right. Yamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away. Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Yamada off the cage and back into range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamada. Hunt throws out a counter right but Yamada avoids it with no problem. Hunt looks to land a combination but Yamada avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yamada walks into a left hand. Hunt avoids the body shot from Yamada.
Yamada shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Yamada swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hunt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A left lands for Hunt. Yamada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt. Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt throws a body punch but Yamada moves out of range. Nice cross by Yamada. Hunt fails with the takedown. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yamada slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunt, before circling back to the center of the mat. Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamada. 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 Kane Yamada will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Tony Hunt's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hunt swings for the body but Yamada moves out of range.
Yamada rushes Hunt and presses him up against the cage. Yamada lands a body punch. Hunt has had enough of the clinch but Yamada keeps him there for the moment. Yamada lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hunt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yamada prevents it.
Hunt working hard to break the clinch. Kane Yamada has scored more points in the clinch so far. Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt takes a shot to the head. A short right from Yamada. Yamada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Yamada scores with a hook to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Still in the clinch, Yamada scores with a nice short uppercut. Yamada lands with a short shot to the head. Yamada trying to control the position but instead, Hunt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yamada into the cage. Yamada lands with a light punch inside. Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A quick uppercut on the inside from Yamada.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yamada stalling in the clinch but Hunt improves position. Yamada tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A short right from Yamada on the inside. Yamada lands a body punch in the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yamada. Hunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hunt takes a shot to the head. Yamada lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A short uppercut from Yamada. Yamada working some nice short punches in the clinch. Yamada lands a nice shot to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yamada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Yamada keeps control of Hunt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Yamada lands a right hand. Yamada pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hunt wants to get back to striking at distance but Yamada won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yamada lands an uppercut. Yamada lands a shot to the body. A short body shot lands from Yamada as the two fighters clinch.
Yamada presses Hunt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Yamada lands a hook to the side of the head. Yamada lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunt or not. Yamada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Good body shot from Yamada.
Yamada just leaning against Hunt, taking a breather. Hunt is looking to break free of the clinch but Yamada has double underhooks. Nice body punch from Yamada. Yamada is leaning against Hunt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Yamada lands a nice shot to the body. Yamada lands a left hand.
Yamada is working Hunt over against the cage. Yamada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Yamada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunt. Yamada cracks Hunt with a nice body shot. Yamada lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yamada lands an uppercut. Yamada pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hunt is trying to push Yamada away but Yamada has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Yamada lands a body punch in the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yamada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Yamada leaning his opponent against the cage. Nice body punch from Yamada. A quick uppercut on the inside from Yamada. Yamada lands a body punch in the clinch. Yamada scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head. Yamada lands a right hand.
Hunt is rocked! Nice body punch from Yamada. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yamada. A short right from Yamada. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yamada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. Yamada drops Hunt onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hunt is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Yamada finish him? Yamada digs a right hand into Hunt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hunt's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short right from Yamada on the inside. A hook to the body from Yamada.
Yamada creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hunt with a big uppercut! Hunt tries to clinch up but Yamada pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hunt to the mat! Hunt covers up and Yamada unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kane Yamada! Kane Yamada retains his super heavyweight title! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kane Yamada made sure he mentioned Hellbent , along with how happy he was to win his fight. Tony Hunt was interviewed post fight and said 'ok mate, thats 3 to you....best out of 7?'.
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