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MFN 247: Manne vs. Dilli PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Musta Laine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrius Jayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laine's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Somnium - After All. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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176 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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173 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Musta Laine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demetrius Jayson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jayson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laine lands with an overhand left.
An inside leg kick from Jayson misses.
Laine looks to land a combination but Jayson avoids it well.
Donk. Laine catches Jayson right on the button with a cross.
Laine throws a hook but Jayson blocks it.
Jayson wants to clinch.
Laine misses with a double jab.
Laine looks to throw the jab but Jayson is out of range.
Jayson misses with a shot to the body
and Laine counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jayson, as that shot connected.
Laine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jayson's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine slips a jab from Jayson.
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jayson.
Laine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayson misses with a body kick.
Jayson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jayson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Laine throws a leg kick which misses Jayson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jayson tries to avoid it.
Jayson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine throws a body kick that misses.
Jayson thinks about the counter body kick.
Laine feints and as Jayson raises his hands in defense, Laine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jayson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laine throwing strikes from guard but Jayson blocks nicely.
Jayson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laine is one step ahead there.
Jayson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jayson trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jayson keeping moving, preventing Laine from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jayson misses with a body shot.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jayson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laine throwing a counter right hand but Jayson manages to avoid it.
Jayson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Demetrius Jayson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laine punishes Jayson's body with a nice straight punch.
Laine lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Laine connects with a single shot there.
Jayson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Laine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jayson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jayson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laine digs a good hook to Jayson's body.
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine looks for the body kick but Jayson saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jayson drives through and clinches with Laine against the cage.
Laine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laine throws a low kick but Jayson moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Laine.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jayson.
Jayson walks into a left hand.
Jayson misses the shot to the body.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick.
Laine clobbers Jayson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jayson connects with a crisp jab.
Jayson wants to clinch up but Laine keeps it at a distance.
Jayson misses with a kick to the body.
Laine changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Laine lands a head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musta Laine dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Laine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jayson was covering up waiting for the punch and Laine finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jayson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've been hearing that Laine has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jayson keeping moving, preventing Laine from controlling successfully.
Laine is in close to Jayson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine trying to control but Jayson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laine trying to control but Jayson is working from the bottom.
Jayson is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laine tries to free his leg and advance position but Jayson is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the body from Laine misses
and Jayson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jayson is looking to score with low kicks.
Musta Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Jayson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jayson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jayson throws a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Laine connects with a body shot that sends Jayson's belly button to the back.
Jayson throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laine lands with a hook. Jayson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A low kick from Laine misses
and Jayson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Laine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jayson.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Jayson moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jayson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jayson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jayson can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick from Jayson misses.
Laine is looking to counter punch.
Laine drives through with a takedown into Jayson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Laine throws a big right hand that misses.
Laine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laine throwing strikes from guard but Jayson blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jayson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laine.
Laine lands a couple of digs.
Laine throwing strikes but missing.
Jayson is trying to keep Laine in close.
Laine advances position into side control!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Laine wants to control but Jayson is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jayson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jayson throws the kick towards the body but Laine avoids it.
Laine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laine has his takedown stuffed
and Jayson counters with a leg kick.
Laine lands a slapping body shot.
Jayson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jayson lands with a shot to the body.
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Jayson moves his leg out of the way.
Laine checks a leg kick nicely.
Laine connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine throws a leg kick but Jayson checks it.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheers as Laine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jayson doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musta Laine dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
Jayson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jayson misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Jayson scores with a jab.
Jayson avoids the head kick by Laine.
Jayson misses the shot to the body.
Laine throws a jab when Jayson was well out of range.
Laine throws a head kick but Jayson moves out of range.
Jayson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jayson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jayson misses with a low kick as Laine jumps back.
Laine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jayson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Laine misses
and Jayson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine jabs at Jayson's body.
Donk. Jayson catches Laine right on the button with a cross.
Laine misses the jab.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick from Jayson.
Laine throws a combination that misses
and Jayson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Laine misses with a hook
and Jayson counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jayson, right into the meat.
Jayson lands a jab to Laine's midsection.
Jayson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Jayson misses.
Laine moves out of range as Jayson strikes.
Laine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jayson's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jayson cracks a nice hook into Laine's ribs.
Jayson connects with a right hand. Laine shakes it off.
Jayson checks a leg kick.
Jayson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Laine checks a leg kick.
Laine throws a series of punches but Jayson avoids them all with ease.
Jayson avoids the body shot from Laine.
Laine throws a head kick that half lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laine is defended easily by Jayson.
Jayson lands with a straight right. Laine didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jayson lands with a good body shot.
Jayson throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot.
Jayson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laine moves away.
Laine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laine tries to keep at a distance but Jayson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laine can't find room to land a body shot as Jayson controls the action.
Laine wants a takedown but no success here.
Jayson lands a nice uppercut.
Jayson misses with a punch on the inside.
Demetrius Jayson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Laine on the inside.
Jayson stalling the fight.
Laine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Jayson.
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laine.
Jayson breaks the clinch.
Jayson takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Jayson throws a push kick but Laine slaps the foot to one side.
Laine misses with a hook. Jayson ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Jayson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Laine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jayson avoids the body shot from Laine.
Jayson throws a head kick that misses.
Laine seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jayson has time to react.
Laine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jayson at a distance.
Jayson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Demetrius Jayson.
I think Laine has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musta Laine!
Musta Laine was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blind Shaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skreba Reijonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shaman's Dream. Blind Shaman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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168 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
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161 lbs
8 - 5 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Blind Shaman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Skreba Reijonen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reijonen.
As Shaman backs off Reijonen throws a huge counter combo but Shaman manages to avoid it all.
We've been hearing reports that Shaman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shaman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reijonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Shaman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blind Shaman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reijonen.
Shaman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Shaman.
Shaman tests Reijonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shaman!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reijonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reijonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shaman moves out of range of the body kick from Reijonen.
Shaman stuns Reijonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reijonen cracks the inside of Shaman's front leg.
Reijonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaman misses with an uppercut.
As Shaman backs off Reijonen throws a huge counter combo but Shaman manages to avoid it all.
Shaman scoring well with a low kick there.
Shaman gets tackled into the cage by Reijonen. Reijonen maintains the clinch.
Reijonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reijonen has a couple of punches blocked by Shaman.
A short body shot lands from Shaman as the two fighters clinch.
Reijonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reijonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reijonen misses with some punches.
Reijonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reijonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reijonen has a couple of punches blocked by Shaman.
Shaman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reijonen's elbow.
Shaman fails to pull guard.
Reijonen misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaman pushes Reijonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reijonen up against the cage.
Reijonen misses with the head strike.
Shaman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shaman lands the left hand.
Shaman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reijonen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shaman sizes up Reijonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reijonen lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Blind Shaman has been cut.
Shaman moves out of range of the body kick.
Reijonen moves out of range as Shaman throws a body kick.
Shaman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Reijonen if he has to take too many more of those.
Shaman scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reijonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaman throws a solid leg kick but Reijonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shaman.
Reijonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reijonen's head.
Shaman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reijonen clinches.
Shaman tries to land knees in the clinch but Reijonen avoids the damage to the body.
Reijonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shaman tries to land knees in the clinch but Reijonen avoids the damage to the body.
Shaman taking a breather.
Reijonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shaman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Shaman.
Shaman is looking to break free of the clinch but Reijonen has double underhooks.
Reijonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reijonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaman uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shaman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaman lands a left hand.
Shaman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shaman pushes Reijonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shaman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reijonen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shaman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reijonen can turn it around.
Shaman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reijonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaman was well out of range. Poor timing from Reijonen.
Shaman throws a body punch but Reijonen moves out of range.
Reijonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shaman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reijonen.
Reijonen looks for the body kick but Shaman saw that one coming.
Reijonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaman manages to avoid it.
Shaman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reijonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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 Blind Shaman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blind Shaman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shaman takes a swing at Reijonen's ribcage but misses.
Shaman misses with a body kick.
Reijonen tries to land a leg kick but Shaman saw it coming and moves away.
Shaman jabs Reijonen right on the nose. Reijonen blinks but takes it well.
Shaman stuns Reijonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shaman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shaman, right into the meat.
Reijonen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shaman misses with a left hand
and Reijonen counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reijonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaman.
Shaman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reijonen tries a low kick but Shaman avoids it.
Shaman throws the left hand but Reijonen avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaman scores with a nice strike.
Good leg kick by Reijonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shaman connects with a right hand. Reijonen shakes it off.
Shaman looks to score with a jab to the body but Reijonen is just out of range.
Reijonen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shaman rather than just go for the knockout.
Shaman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reijonen.
Shaman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reijonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Shaman misses with a body kick.
Reijonen takes a swing at Shaman's ribcage but misses.
Shaman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shaman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reijonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Shaman scores with a sloppy right hand. Reijonen should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reijonen missing with a left hand there. Shaman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blind Shaman is winning the standup battle so far.
Reijonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reijonen cracks Shaman with a good jab.
Shaman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reijonen.
Shaman slips a jab and a cross from Reijonen.
Shaman misses the shot to the body.
Reijonen is looking to clinch.
Reijonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Shaman misses its target.
Shaman throws a body punch but Reijonen moves out of range.
Reijonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaman.
Reijonen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shaman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shaman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reijonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Reijonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reijonen digs a good body shot into Shaman's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shaman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shaman thows a huge punch but Reijonen dodges it nicely.
Shaman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Reijonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaman is one step ahead there.
Reijonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaman.
Shaman throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaman wants to control from the top but Reijonen keeps moving.
Reijonen pulls Shaman in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shaman blocks a head kick by Reijonen.
Reijonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reijonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reijonen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shaman slips a jab from Reijonen.
Shaman scores with a jab to the body.
Shaman moves out of range as Reijonen throws a body kick.
Reijonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reijonen avoids the body shot from Shaman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blind Shaman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blind Shaman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Reijonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaman misses the target.
Reijonen cracks the inside of Shaman's front leg.
Shaman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reijonen on the side of the head.
Shaman lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaman throws an overhand right that lands on Reijonen's shoulder, as Reijonen tries to avoid the shot.
Shaman looks to score with a jab to the body but Reijonen is just out of range.
Shaman misses with a hook. Reijonen ducked under it nicely.
Reijonen connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reijonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reijonen stuns Shaman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reijonen lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Reijonen.
Shaman misses the shot to the body.
Reijonen delivers a nice body kick.
Reijonen misses with a kick to the body.
Shaman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shaman drops his hands momentarily and Reijonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reijonen moves out of range as Shaman strikes.
A big left from Shaman misses.
Shaman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shaman.
Reijonen scores with a jab to the body.
Reijonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaman throwing a counter right hand but Reijonen manages to avoid it.
Reijonen is looking to land body kicks.
Reijonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shaman is able to avoid easily.
Shaman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reijonen moves away.
Skreba Reijonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reijonen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaman. Reijonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reijonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shaman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reijonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaman throws out the jab.
Reijonen tries to clinch but Shaman moves out of range.
Reijonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shaman counters with a series of strikes. Reijonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shaman.
Reijonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Shaman misses.
Reijonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaman throws a hook but Reijonen avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Reijonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reijonen misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Reijonen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shaman is in Reijonen's guard.
Shaman won't allow Reijonen to sweep him here.
Shaman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shaman trying to control but Reijonen is working from the bottom.
Shaman postures up in Reijonen's guard and throws a big left but Reijonen blocks it.
Shaman won't allow Reijonen to sweep him here.
Shaman stays in close to Reijonen's body and controls the position.
Reijonen is pulling down on Shaman's head. It's preventing any offense from Shaman, at least for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaman wants to pass the guard but Reijonen is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reijonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shaman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reijonen's calf.
Shaman avoids the head kick by Reijonen.
Reijonen is looking to clinch but Shaman is avoiding it.
Shaman is looking to counter punch.
Reijonen slips a straight right by Shaman.
Shaman misses with a body shot.
Reijonen misses with a low kick.
Reijonen misses with a straight right.
Reijonen swings for the body but Shaman moves out of range.
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 Blind Shaman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shaman, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blind Shaman!
A relieved looking Blind Shaman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glen Starner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Sokol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Starner comes to the cage accompanied by Guano Apes - Open your eyes. Sokol has chosen DMX - X gon' give it to Ya as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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167 lbs
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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
31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Glen Starner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcin Sokol!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokol slaps away a takedown attempt from Starner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sokol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Starner.
Sokol lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Starner misses the jab.
Starner checks a low kick from Sokol.
Sokol lands a leg kick that knocks Starner off balance momentarily.
Sokol lands a nice hook to Starner's body. Starner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Starner misses with a straight left.
Sokol throws out a loose jab but Starner uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol scores with a crisp jab that stopped Starner in his tracks.
Sokol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Starner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Starner moves away from the strike by Sokol.
Starner tries to counter with a takedown but Sokol is quick to defend against it.
Sokol misses with a series of wild punches.
Starner feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Starner.
Starner drops his hands momentarily and Sokol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sokol throws a sloppy head kick and Starner moves out of range easily.
Sokol blocks a jab.
Sokol is looking to score with low kicks.
Starner tries to counter with a takedown but Sokol is quick to defend against it.
Sokol has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Starner is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sokol cracks Starner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sokol attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sokol throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Starner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sokol sprawls and moves away.
Sokol jabs at Starner's body.
Sokol cracks the inside of Starner's front leg.
Starner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Starner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marcin Sokol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sokol scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokol tries to clinch but Starner is having none of it.
Sokol lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokol jabs Starner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Starner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Starner.
Marcin Sokol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Sokol tenderised Starner's leg. Starner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Starner moves out of range of the body kick from Sokol.
Starner tries for a takedown but Sokol circles away easily
and Sokol counters with a one-two to the body.
Starner is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Starner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starner blocks a jab.
Starner blocks a head kick by Sokol.
Starner tries to counter with a takedown but Sokol is quick to defend against it.
Sokol scores with a hook to the body. Starner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sokol misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starner misses the shot to the body.
Sokol darts in and clinches Starner up against the cage.
Starner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sokol's elbow.
Sokol prevents a body shot from Starner.
Starner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sokol misses with a punch on the inside.
Starner blocks an uppercut.
Starner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sokol has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sokol throws a head punch that misses.
Starner is trying to trip Sokol. He has hold of a leg but Sokol is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Starner persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sokol pulls Starner in to control the position.
Starner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Starner with a nice head shot there.
Sokol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Starner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Starner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sokol wants to sweep here but Starner controlling him for the moment.
Sokol looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Starner 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.
Sokol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Starner.
Starner is looking to work some ground and pound but Sokol has wrist control.
Sokol escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Starner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Starner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Sokol dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Starner throws a hook to the side of Sokol's head but Sokol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Starner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Starner throws a jab when Sokol was well out of range.
Marcin Sokol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sokol tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Starner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sokol tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab by Starner.
Starner is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sokol's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Starner takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Starner ducks under a wild hook from Sokol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sokol scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sokol throws a lazy right hand but Starner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Starner cracks Sokol with an open hand slap.
It looks like Marcin Sokol has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokol ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Sokol as he connects with a hook.
Starner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Starner attempts a counter takedown but Sokol avoids it well and moves away.
Sokol misses with an uppercut.
Starner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sokol's waist but Sokol gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Starner off to one side.
Starner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the liver by Sokol. Beautiful body shot.
Sokol tries to land a leg kick but Starner saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Starner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sokol tries to clinch but Starner is having none of it.
Sokol lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Starner with a nice cross.
Sokol scores with a sloppy right hand. Starner should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starner cracks Sokol with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Starner.
Starner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sokol lands a nice looking body kick.
Sokol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Starner throws out the jab.
Starner misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Sokol as he connects with a hook.
Sokol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Starner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Starner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sokol lands a nice shot that snaps Starner's head back.
Sokol connects with a good right hand that stumbles Starner. Starner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Starner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sokol misses the shot to the body.
Starner seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Starner misses the target.
Sokol slips under a jab.
Starner loads up on a big right hand but Sokol slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sokol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Starner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Starner misses with a body shot.
Starner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokol.
Sokol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sokol lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sokol tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sokol with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sokol scores with a nice strike.
Starner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Starner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sokol moves away from the strike by Starner.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Starner.
Sokol looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starner throws a right hand that misses
and Sokol counters with a stiff right hand.
Sokol takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sokol scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokol throws a big shot that misses.
Sokol lunges at Starner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Starner's hand.
Sokol misses with a straight right.
A left lands for Sokol.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Sokol! Starner is out on his feet! Sokol rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Starner is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Starner is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcin Sokol!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xathras Choate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Haigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Choate comes to the cage accompanied by Dog the Nine. Haigh has chosen Prayer of the Refugee by Rise Against as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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32
149 lbs
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31
158 lbs
23 - 17 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Xathras Choate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Haigh!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haigh misses with a head kick.
Haigh swinging wildly here.
Choate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haigh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Choate.
Haigh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haigh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Choate dodges the punch combination from Haigh.
Choate moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Choate misses its target.
Choate misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choate throws a hook but Haigh avoids it easily.
It seemed like Haigh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Choate lunges at Haigh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haigh's hand.
Haigh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Choate stuns Haigh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haigh doesn't manage to clinch there - Choate circles away.
Choate was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haigh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haigh throws a body punch but Choate moves out of range.
Choate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haigh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Choate. Choate obviously looking to wear him down.
Haigh blocks a jab.
Haigh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Choate staying out of range there.
Haigh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body kick from Haigh.
Haigh moves into the clinch.
Haigh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Choate is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Choate tries to throw a body punch but Haigh avoids it by throwing Choate back against the cage.
Haigh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haigh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Choate circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haigh misses with a right hand
and Choate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haigh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Choate counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haigh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haigh slips under a jab.
Haigh tries for a takedown but Choate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Choate looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Xathras Choate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Haigh.
Choate attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Choate avoids the head kick by Haigh.
Haigh throws a lazy uppercut
and Choate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Choate lands a really nice looking cross but Haigh seems unphased.
We've been told by Choate's head coaches at Sweat that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Haigh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Choate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Choate swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Choate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haigh avoids the head kick by Choate.
Haigh slips under a jab from Choate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haigh lands a nice hook to Choate's body. Choate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Choate will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haigh wants to clinch.
Choate throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Haigh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haigh blocks a low kick nicely.
Choate fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Choate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haigh manages to avoid it.
Haigh misses with an uppercut.
Xathras Choate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haigh misses with a shot to the body
and Choate counters with an inside leg kick.
Haigh shoots in looking for a takedown. Choate tries to sprawl out of it but Haigh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Choate manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haigh shoots for a takedown but Choate saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Haigh takes the fight into the clinch.
Choate lands an uppercut.
Choate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haigh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Choate.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haigh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Choate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haigh throws a big shot that misses.
Choate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haigh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Haigh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haigh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Haigh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xathras Choate dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Choate dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haigh. That did some damage!
Choate tries a head kick but it misses.
Choate misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Haigh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Choate lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haigh's sensitive parts.
Haigh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haigh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Xathras Choate is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Choate. That's going to slow Haigh down.
Choate misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Haigh lands.
Choate gets tackled into the cage by Haigh. Haigh maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choate scores with a shoulder strike.
Haigh breaks from the clinch.
Choate throws a hook but Haigh blocks it.
Haigh cracks Choate with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choate slips under a jab.
Haigh might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haigh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Choate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haigh backwards.
Choate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haigh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Choate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haigh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Haigh throws the left hand but Choate avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Haigh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters circling a little - Choate finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Haigh lands the left hand.
Haigh misses with a looping right.
Choate lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good leg kick by Choate there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haigh blocks a jab.
Haigh fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haigh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haigh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Choate throws out a powerful jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Choate.
Haigh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Choate catches Haigh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haigh is rocked!
Choate throws an overhand right that drops Haigh like a sack of potatoes! Choate dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xathras Choate!
A relieved looking Xathras Choate thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
John Haigh was interviewed post fight and said 'Maybe it is time for me to make the move to another weight class.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Kummola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luigi Vercotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kummola comes to the cage accompanied by Eternal Tears of Sorrow - Sakura No Rei. Vercotti has chosen Poverty - Ennio Morricone as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
155 lbs
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27
162 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kale Kummola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Vercotti!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kummola tries to clinch up
and Vercotti counters with a straight right hand.
Vercotti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kummola can pounce on him.
Kummola stuns Vercotti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kummola falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vercotti counters with a right hand to the body.
Kummola thuds a left hand into Vercotti's body.
Vercotti swings widly with a right hand
and Kummola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kale Kummola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Kummola.
Kummola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kummola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Kummola finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vercotti is looking to slow Kummola down with leg kicks.
Kummola looks to clinch
and Vercotti counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vercotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kummola.
Vercotti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kummola swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kummola throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola misses with a hook.
Vercotti flicks out a counter leg kick but Kummola steps away.
Kummola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kummola attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kummola slips a jab from Vercotti.
Vercotti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kummola. Kummola obviously looking to wear him down.
Kummola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vercotti misses with an uppercut.
Vercotti misses with a hook.
Vercotti lands a nice shot that snaps Kummola's head back.
Jab, jab by Kummola - just one landing.
Vercotti throws an overhand right that lands on Kummola's shoulder, as Kummola tries to avoid the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Vercotti. No joy for Kummola on that attempt.
Vercotti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vercotti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vercotti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kummola is trying to get back to full guard.
Vercotti lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kummola tries to roll over but Vercotti keeps him under control.
Vercotti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kummola's head.
Vercotti trying to control the action but Kummola is working from the bottom.
Kummola is trying to get back to full guard.
Vercotti is looking to take a break and control but Kummola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kummola is looking to improve his position.
Kummola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vercotti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vercotti is pressing down on Kummola's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kummola is holding on for now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vercotti connects with a nice short shot to Kummola's temple.
Kummola gets full guard.
Vercotti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vercotti stopping the sweep attempt from Kummola.
Vercotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kummola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vercotti wants to control from the top but Kummola keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kummola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kummola takes a swing at Vercotti's ribcage but misses.
Kummola lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Vercotti with that takedown attempt.
Kummola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vercotti feints the counter takedown.
Kummola connects with a body shot that sends Vercotti's belly button to the back.
Kummola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vercotti throws a big shot that misses.
Vercotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kummola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kummola.
Kummola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kummola throws a lazy uppercut
and Vercotti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kummola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kummola avoids the body shot from Vercotti.
Vercotti takes a swing at Kummola's ribcage but misses.
Vercotti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kummola avoids it really well and circles away.
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 Kale Kummola 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.
A jab from Vercotti misses.
Kummola seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vercotti bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kummola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vercotti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kummola misses with a straight right.
Vercotti slips under a jab.
Kummola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vercotti.
Kummola was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kale Kummola is winning the standup battle so far.
Kummola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vercotti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vercotti misses with a wild combination.
Kummola gets caught flat footed, as Vercotti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kummola has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vercotti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vercotti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kummola is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vercotti is aware though and is defending well.
Vercotti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vercotti wants to control from the top but Kummola keeps moving.
Vercotti with a nice head shot there.
Vercotti postures up in Kummola's guard and throws a big left but Kummola blocks it.
Vercotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kummola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vercotti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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.
Kummola trying to keep a closed guard but Vercotti is proving a slippery customer.
Vercotti won't allow Kummola to sweep him here.
Vercotti trying to control but Kummola is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kummola scores with a takedown into Vercotti's guard.
Vercotti keeping moving, preventing Kummola from controlling successfully.
Vercotti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vercotti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Vercotti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kummola 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.
Vercotti working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kummola's head.
Kummola has his foot on Vercotti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vercotti works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vercotti is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vercotti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vercotti working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kummola is trying to control the position but Vercotti postures up.
Kummola looking for a guillotine here but Vercotti defends easily.
Kummola is looking for a triangle but Vercotti pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vercotti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vercotti pushes down on Kummola's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luigi Vercotti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Vercotti thuds his right hand into Kummola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kummola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vercotti looks to land a body kick but Kummola moved away.
Vercotti throws a leg kick but Kummola moved away.
Kummola looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vercotti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kummola defends it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Vercotti.
Vercotti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vercotti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vercotti lands a nice hook to Kummola's body. Kummola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kummola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vercotti.
Vercotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kummola manages to avoid it.
Vercotti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Kummola misses the target.
Vercotti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vercotti checks a low kick from Kummola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercotti misses with an uppercut. Kummola saw that one coming.
Kummola connects with a crisp jab.
Kummola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vercotti.
Kummola feinted with a counter takedown.
Vercotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kummola.
Vercotti tests Kummola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vercotti slips a straight right by Kummola.
Kummola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kummola missing with a left hand there. Vercotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vercotti feints a counter leg kick.
A punch combination from Vercotti misses.
Vercotti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kummola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vercotti circles away quickly and effectively.
Kummola throws a hook but Vercotti avoids it easily.
Kummola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vercotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kummola.
Vercotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kummola.
Kummola drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vercotti sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kummola misses with a hook.
Kummola throws an overhand right that lands on Vercotti's shoulder, as Vercotti tries to avoid the shot.
Kummola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vercotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Kummola moves out of range as Vercotti strikes.
Kummola connects with a solid leg kick.
Kummola looks to land a right hand but Vercotti moved out of range.
Vercotti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kummola pinned against the cage. Kummola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice jab there from Kummola.
Vercotti with a jab.
Jab, jab by Vercotti - just one landing.
Vercotti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kummola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vercotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kummola avoids the body shot from Vercotti.
Kummola lands a nice shot that snaps Vercotti's head back.
Kummola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A lazy left from Kummola finds it's target.
Vercotti walks into a jab.
Vercotti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kummola.
Vercotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Kummola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kummola defending well as Vercotti loads up on a big left hand.
Kummola misses with a looping right.
Vercotti sizes up Kummola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kummola moves out of range as Vercotti strikes.
Kummola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kummola checks a leg kick.
Vercotti lands a glancing blow to the side of Kummola's head.
The crowd cheers as Kummola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vercotti doesn't seem phased though.
Kummola tries a low kick but Vercotti avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Kummola blocks the leg kick.
Vercotti misses with an uppercut. Kummola saw that one coming.
Kummola misses with a low kick.
Vercotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kummola.
Kummola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kummola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vercotti. Vercotti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vercotti moves away from the strike by Kummola.
Vercotti misses with a few strikes there.
Vercotti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kale Kummola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kummola has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kale Kummola!
Kale Kummola spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aslak Aas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyroil Smoochie Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aas comes to the cage accompanied by Nunnuka Nunnuka. Aslak Aas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
140 lbs
14 - 1 - 0 |
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25
148 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aslak Aas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smoochie Wallace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aass head.
Aas lands a left hand.
Smoochie Wallace tightens his grip and picks Aas up, before dumping him to the ground. Aas manages to land in guard.
Aas is looking to stand back up but Smoochie Wallace counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Aas.
Smoochie Wallace seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aas tries to kick Smoochie Wallace off but Smoochie Wallace keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smoochie Wallace working over Aas with some ground and pound. Aas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smoochie Wallace throwing shots but Aas is blocking nicely.
Aas is refusing to be controlled, as Smoochie Wallace sits in half guard.
Smoochie Wallace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aas is trying to stand back up but Smoochie Wallace is controlling him
Smoochie Wallace with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aas wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aas defending well though.
Aas wants to get back to his feet.
Smoochie Wallace tries to pass to full mount but Aas defends it.
Smoochie Wallace not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aas wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Aas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aas pushes Smoochie Wallace off looking to stand but Smoochie Wallace dives back in and keeps control.
Smoochie Wallace trying to control from Aas's half guard. Aas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Smoochie Wallace controlling from the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aas lands a jab to the nose.
Aslak Aas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Aas walks into a straight right hand from Smoochie Wallace.
A telegraphed right hand from Aas misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace lands a slapping body shot.
Aas misses with an uppercut.
Aas tries to clinch up
and Smoochie Wallace counters with a nice body kick.
Aas throws a low kick, looking for Smoochie Wallace's leg but Smoochie Wallace calmly moves out of range.
Aas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aas in his tracks.
Aas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aas takes one to the chin there.
Aas is rocked!
Smoochie Wallace takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Aas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aas looks to land a left hand but Smoochie Wallace moved out of range nicely.
Aas seems to have got his legs back now.
Aas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aas connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace moves away from the strike by Aas.
Smoochie Wallace lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aas throws a lazy uppercut
and Smoochie Wallace counters with a thumping low kick.
Smoochie Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smoochie Wallace swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Aas.
Smoochie Wallace throws a body shot but no joy.
Smoochie Wallace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aas.
Smoochie Wallace tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aas looks to throw the jab but Smoochie Wallace is out of range.
Smoochie Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aas moves out of range of the body kick.
Aas misses with a body shot.
Aas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aas throws a wild body kick that Smoochie Wallace sees coming a mile off.
Smoochie Wallace tries a quick counter leg kick but Aas is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace dominated 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.
Smoochie Wallace takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aas is looking to land body kicks.
Aas darts in and clinches Smoochie Wallace up against the cage.
Smoochie Wallace is leaning against Aas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aas tries to land knees in the clinch but Smoochie Wallace avoids the damage to the body.
Smoochie Wallace pushes Aas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smoochie Wallace.
Aas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aas throws a punch but it's blocked by Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aas.
A short uppercut from Aas.
Aas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smoochie Wallace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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!
Aas trying to land knees to the body.
Smoochie Wallace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aas misses with the head strike.
Smoochie Wallace blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Smoochie Wallace.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aas letting Smoochie Wallace take a breather here.
Smoochie Wallace on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smoochie Wallace lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smoochie Wallace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aas scores with a shot to the side of Smoochie Wallace's head.
Nice body punch from Aas - that landed with a thud.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smoochie Wallace backwards.
Smoochie Wallace is rocked!
Smoochie Wallace tries to work over Aas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aas tries to throw a body punch but Smoochie Wallace avoids it by throwing Aas back against the cage.
Smoochie Wallace goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aas prevents it.
Aas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smoochie Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Aas finish him?
Smoochie Wallace drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aas tries to clinch up.
Smoochie Wallace seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smoochie Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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!
Aas misses with a looping left.
Aas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smoochie Wallace to score with a decent uppercut.
Smoochie Wallace shoots in and drives through. Aas sprawls well.
Aslak Aas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyroil Smoochie Wallace.
Aas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smoochie Wallace's head backwards.
Aas cracks Smoochie Wallace on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Smoochie Wallace falls backwards against the cage. Aas follows up with more strikes that drop Smoochie Wallace to his knees. Aas keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Smoochie Wallace! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aslak Aas!
Aslak Aas managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rajesh Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umbra Uxxarest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koothrappali's entrance music is Punjab. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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148 lbs
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160 lbs
22 - 13 - 1 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rajesh Koothrappali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Umbra Uxxarest!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uxxarest doesn't manage to clinch there - Koothrappali circles away.
Koothrappali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uxxarest throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Koothrappali slips a straight right by Uxxarest.
Uxxarest avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Uxxarest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koothrappali manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Koothrappali checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Uxxarest steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koothrappali.
Uxxarest tries for a takedown but Koothrappali circles away easily
and Uxxarest takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Umbra Uxxarest has been cut.
Uxxarest walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Uxxarest shoots for a takedown but Koothrappali saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Uxxarest tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koothrappali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Uxxarest looks to move away, Koothrappali throws a big counter combo bu Uxxarest just gets out of the way.
Uxxarest throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot.
Koothrappali has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice defenses there by Uxxarest.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uxxarest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uxxarest lands with a nice body kick.
Koothrappali is looking to score with low kicks.
Koothrappali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Uxxarest checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest throws a nice head kick!
That kick from Koothrappali tenderised Uxxarest's leg. Uxxarest is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koothrappali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest digs a good body shot into Koothrappali's ribs.
A jab from Koothrappali misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koothrappali.
Uxxarest scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Uxxarest working the strikes but Koothrappali uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Uxxarest lands with a punch from half guard.
Uxxarest is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Koothrappali is just riding it out for now. Uxxarest eventually gives up the hold.
Koothrappali is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest wants to pass to mount but Koothrappali is defending the position.
Koothrappali is staying active underneath Uxxarest, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koothrappali is defending against the submission attempts here by Uxxarest.
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!
Uxxarest throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Uxxarest is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Uxxarest not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Uxxarest is keen to just control but Koothrappali is a slippery customer.
Uxxarest tries to pass to full mount but Koothrappali defends it.
Uxxarest is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koothrappali defends it well.
Koothrappali manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Koothrappali working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uxxarest.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koothrappali throws a solid leg kick but Uxxarest takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koothrappali.
Koothrappali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest shoots in but Koothrappali avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rajesh Koothrappali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umbra Uxxarest.
A big left from Uxxarest misses.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Uxxarest checks a leg kick.
Uxxarest shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koothrappali counters with a straight right hand.
Koothrappali lands with a right hand.
Koothrappali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest has closed the distance and engaged Koothrappali in a clinch.
Koothrappali tries to break the clinch but Uxxarest is controlling the position.
Uxxarest lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koothrappali backwards.
Uxxarest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umbra Uxxarest dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Umbra Uxxarest's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Koothrappali throws out a powerful jab.
Uxxarest tries to clinch up but Koothrappali circles away and keeps his distance.
Koothrappali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Uxxarest looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Uxxarest throws a sloppy head kick and Koothrappali moves out of range easily.
Koothrappali moves out of range of the body kick.
Koothrappali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uxxarest sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uxxarest throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Koothrappali swings for the body but Uxxarest moves out of range.
Uxxarest wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rajesh Koothrappali is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koothrappali.
Koothrappali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Uxxarest misses its intended target.
Uxxarest on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Uxxarest is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Koothrappali rather than just go for the knockout.
Koothrappali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest lands a nice shot to the body.
Koothrappali lands with a nice body punch.
Uxxarest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koothrappali throws out the jab.
Uxxarest doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Uxxarest moves to clinch but Koothrappali breaks away
and Koothrappali counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali stuns Uxxarest with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Koothrappali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uxxarest has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koothrappali throws a body punch but Uxxarest moves out of range.
Uxxarest ducks under a wild hook from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koothrappali. That's going to slow Uxxarest down.
Koothrappali blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Koothrappali misses the target.
Uxxarest takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koothrappali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koothrappali gets tackled into the cage by Uxxarest. Uxxarest maintains the clinch.
Koothrappali breaks the clinch.
Koothrappali just misses with a punch to the body.
Koothrappali digs a good hook to Uxxarest's body.
Koothrappali avoids the body shot from Uxxarest.
Koothrappali is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Uxxarest takes a swing at Koothrappali's ribcage but misses.
Koothrappali on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uxxarest throws a big shot that misses.
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
Koothrappali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick but Uxxarest sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rajesh Koothrappali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uxxarest misses with a shot to the body
and Koothrappali counters with a thumping low kick.
Uxxarest throws a head kick but Koothrappali moves out of range.
Uxxarest throws a body shot but no joy.
Koothrappali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Uxxarest attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Uxxarest avoids the body shot from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali throws a body punch but Uxxarest moves out of range.
A low kick from Uxxarest misses
and Koothrappali counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Koothrappali lands an impressive looking overhand right. Uxxarest doesn't seem phased though.
Koothrappali tried to score with a low kick but Uxxarest checks it.
Koothrappali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uxxarest throws a jab when Koothrappali was well out of range.
Koothrappali throws a jab but it's blocked by Uxxarest.
It seemed like Uxxarest was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Uxxarest takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali misses with an uppercut. Uxxarest saw that one coming.
Koothrappali lands with a hook. Uxxarest tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Koothrappali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uxxarest counters with a low kick, right behind Koothrappali 's knee.
Uxxarest misses with a kick to the body.
Koothrappali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koothrappali lands with a right hand.
A cross from Koothrappali lands.
Uxxarest tries to move into range but Koothrappali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koothrappali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uxxarest throws a body shot but no joy.
Koothrappali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uxxarest can do to turn this around?
Koothrappali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uxxarest throws a body shot but no joy.
Koothrappali just misses with a punch to the body.
Koothrappali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uxxarest will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koothrappali is looking to counter punch.
Uxxarest keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Uxxarest is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest 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.
Uxxarest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali wants to slow Uxxarest down by chopping away at his legs.
Uxxarest staying out of range there.
Koothrappali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Koothrappali connects with a solid leg kick.
Uxxarest avoids the body shot from Koothrappali.
Uxxarest will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Uxxarest tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Koothrappali does it's job there.
Koothrappali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Uxxarest looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koothrappali lands a body shot.
Uxxarest is breathing heavily.
Uxxarest misses with a hook
and Koothrappali counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koothrappali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uxxarest.
Koothrappali lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice shot by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Koothrappali dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Umbra Uxxarest's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Uxxarest. Beautiful body shot.
Uxxarest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali connects with a solid leg kick.
Uxxarest's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Uxxarest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koothrappali.
Uxxarest looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Uxxarest looks for a takedown but Koothrappali sprawls well.
It looked like Koothrappali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koothrappali lands with a good body shot.
Koothrappali works the jab nicely.
Uxxarest digs a good hook to Koothrappali's body.
Uxxarest throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koothrappali thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uxxarest throws a low kick but Koothrappali avoids it.
Koothrappali is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Koothrappali connects with a solid leg kick.
Uxxarest throws a looping overhand right but Koothrappali ducks down to avoid it.
Uxxarest tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koothrappali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koothrappali misses with a body shot.
Uxxarest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koothrappali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest avoids the body shot from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali looks to land a left hand but Uxxarest moved out of range nicely.
Koothrappali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Koothrappali lands a really nice looking cross but Uxxarest seems unphased.
Koothrappali misses with a straight right.
Uxxarest takes a swing at Koothrappali's ribcage but misses.
Koothrappali misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koothrappali scores with a leg kick.
Koothrappali dips to his left and cracks Uxxarest with an uppercut!
Koothrappali lands a nice shot that snaps Uxxarest's head back.
Koothrappali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uxxarest.
Uxxarest misses with an uppercut.
Uxxarest misses with a double jab.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koothrappali.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Uxxarest throws a hook to the side of Koothrappali's head but Koothrappali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uxxarest throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koothrappali cracks Uxxarest with a right hand to the side of the head.
Uxxarest wants to clinch.
Uxxarest throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koothrappali counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali checks a low kick from Uxxarest.
Koothrappali tried to score with a low kick but Uxxarest checks it.
And Uxxarest responds with a good body kick, but Koothrappali manages to step out the way in time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koothrappali.
Koothrappali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Uxxarest in his tracks.
Uxxarest lands with a cross.
Uxxarest thuds a left hand into Koothrappali's body.
Koothrappali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Uxxarest's calf.
Horrible takedown attempt by Uxxarest or perhaps it was just good defense by Koothrappali, which made it look bad.
Rajesh Koothrappali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umbra Uxxarest.
Koothrappali scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest shoots in but no luck this time.
Koothrappali throws out a powerful jab.
Koothrappali misses with a body shot.
Koothrappali thuds a left hand into Uxxarest's body.
Uxxarest misses with a head kick.
That kick from Koothrappali tenderised Uxxarest's leg. Uxxarest is trying to keep his angry face on.
Uxxarest scores with a nice body kick.
Uxxarest has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Koothrappali slips under a jab.
Uxxarest takes a jab right on the kisser.
Uxxarest's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Koothrappali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Uxxarest scrambles back to his feet.
Uxxarest is rocked!
Uxxarest tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koothrappali was well out of range. Poor timing from Uxxarest.
Koothrappali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Uxxarest is out of range.
Koothrappali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uxxarest sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uxxarest tries a quick counter leg kick but Koothrappali is wise to it.
Koothrappali moves away from the strike by Uxxarest.
Koothrappali throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali punishes Uxxarest's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koothrappali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uxxarest shoots in but no luck this time.
An inside leg kick lands from Koothrappali.
Uxxarest takes one to the side of the head.
Koothrappali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Uxxarest is still on wobbly legs! Can Koothrappali finish him?
Uxxarest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koothrappali.
Uxxarest avoids the body shot from Koothrappali.
Nice jab there from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uxxarest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koothrappali, as that shot connected.
Uxxarest tries to clinch up but Koothrappali circles away and keeps his distance.
Uxxarest 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.
Koothrappali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Uxxarest throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uxxarest slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donk. Koothrappali catches Uxxarest right on the button with a cross.
Koothrappali checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rajesh Koothrappali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koothrappali has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rajesh Koothrappali!
Rajesh Koothrappali gave a mention to Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Linhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Star Dust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Linhares's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Los Sicarios, Sokol, Koras - A veces. Dust is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Die for Metal. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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152 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Linhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Star Dust!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dust closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Linhares quickly recovers to half guard.
Dust trying to control from half guard but Linhares is working away.
Linhares wants to get back to full guard.
Linhares makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Linhares.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linhares keeping moving, preventing Dust from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Linhares holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhares throws a head kick but Dust moves out of range.
Linhares defending well as Dust loads up on a big left hand.
Dust tests Linhares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Linhares throws a nice looking combination but Dust bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good leg kick by Linhares there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Linhares misses with a left hand
and Dust counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Linhares throws a chopping leg kick but Dust manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jab, jab by Linhares - just one landing.
Dust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hector Linhares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Linhares misses with a kick to the body.
Dust scores with a sloppy right hand. Linhares should have avoided that one.
Linhares misses with a hook. Dust ducked under it nicely.
Dust lands a head shot.
Dust shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Linhares sprawls well. Linhares wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dust gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Linhares ducks under a wild hook from Dust.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dust misses with a straight left.
Linhares catches Dust with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dust has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Linhares.
Linhares walks into a jab.
Dust misses with a few strikes there.
Linhares thumps Dust with a low kick.
Linhares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dust.
Nice shot lands for Dust.
Dust dives in and grabs Linhares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Linhares pushes down on Dust's head and hops out.
Dust jabs at Linhares's body.
Linhares moves out of range of the strikes.
Dust misses with a hook.
Linhares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Linhares misses with a head kick.
Dust scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Linhares tries to get to full guard but Dust has control of the leg.
Linhares slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dust trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Linhares looking for a sweep. Not yet Linhares, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linhares looking to control.
Dust trying to control the position from guard on top but Linhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dust controlling from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Linhares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dust is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Dust misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Linhares takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dust tests Linhares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Linhares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dust lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dust bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Linhares is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Linhares is letting Dust control him for a moment.
Dust is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Linhares knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Linhares can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dust throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dust shoots in for a takedown but Linhares shows good takedown defense.
Linhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Linhares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dust connects with a crisp jab.
Dust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Linhares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Linhares on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dust takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Linhares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dust checks it well.
Linhares throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dust.
Dust scores with a jab. Linhares acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Dust. Those never looked like landing.
Linhares throws a chopping leg kick but Dust manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dust takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Linhares misses with the body kick
and Dust counters with a shoot takedown. Linhares fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linhares wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dust wants to pass the guard but Linhares is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dust trying to control the position from guard on top but Linhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dust throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Linhares works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Linhares keeping moving, preventing Dust from controlling successfully.
Linhares controls Dust momentarily but Dust frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Dust. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dust.
We've been told by Linhares's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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.
Linhares finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dust thuds his right hand into Linhares's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dust throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Linhares on the side of the head.
Dust throws a body punch but Linhares moves out of range.
Linhares buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Linhares avoids the body shot from Dust.
Dust throws an overhand right that lands on Linhares's shoulder, as Linhares tries to avoid the shot.
Dust looks to score with a jab to the body but Linhares is just out of range.
Dust has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Star Dust seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Linhares lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dust moves out of range as Linhares strikes.
Dust misses with a hook.
Linhares misses with a body shot.
Dust misses the jab.
Dust looks to land a combination but Linhares avoids it well.
Linhares throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Dust does it's job there.
Dust scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhares takes a swing at Dust's ribcage but misses.
Dust throws a big shot that misses.
Linhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Linhares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dust shoots in looking for a takedown. Linhares tries to sprawl out of it but Dust keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Linhares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Linhares swings for the body but Dust moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Dust. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dust.
Dust ducks under a wild hook from Linhares.
Dust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Linhares moves out of range as Dust strikes.
Dust tried to score with a low kick but Linhares checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Linhares checks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Linhares misses
enabling Dust to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Dust lands.
Linhares darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dust slips a straight right by Linhares.
Dust misses with a straight left.
Linhares is looking to land body kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linhares throws a leg kick but Dust sees it coming and moves out of range.
Linhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Linhares misses with a looping right.
Dust is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Linhares misses with a hook
and Dust counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dust finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Linhares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Dust misses.
Linhares tries to sprawl but Dust drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dust is stalling here. Linhares is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dust seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Linhares has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Linhares lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dust down.
Linhares wants to control but Dust is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Dust's face as Linhares controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Linhares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Linhares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Linhares moves away from the strike by Dust.
Linhares is looking to counter punch.
A clash of legs there as Dust blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Dust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Linhares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Linhares takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from Linhares lands.
A swing and a miss from Dust.
Dust takes one on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Linhares. Those never looked like landing.
Dust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Linhares throws a head kick but Dust moves out of range.
Dust takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from Linhares does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linhares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dust counters with a two punch combo.
Dust throws a leg kick but Linhares moved away.
Linhares fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dust just manages to avoid it.
Linhares throws a head kick but Dust moves out of range.
Linhares looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Linhares throws a leg kick but Dust sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dust throws a leg kick but Linhares moved away.
Linhares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dust swings widly with a right hand
and Linhares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dust connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Linhares momentarily.
Linhares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Linhares has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Linhares there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dust takes a swing at Linhares's ribcage but misses.
Dust scores with a nice head shot.
Dust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Linhares is looking to chop away at Dust's legs.
Dust raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Linhares throws a hook but Dust blocks it.
Dust uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Linhares 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.
Linhares throws a looping overhand right but Dust ducks down to avoid it.
Dust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Linhares.
Dust looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Linhares swings for the body but Dust moves out of range.
Dust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Linhares was well out of range. Poor timing from Dust.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dust connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dust uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Linhares.
Linhares takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dust is defended easily by Linhares.
Linhares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hector Linhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dust takes one on the button.
Dust throws a head kick but Linhares moves out of range.
Linhares staying out of range there.
Linhares leaves Dust with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dust lands a really nice looking cross but Linhares seems unphased.
Linhares 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhares throws a low kick but Dust avoids it.
Linhares lands a nice shot that snaps Dust's head back.
Linhares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dust.
Dust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dust slips a jab and a cross from Linhares.
Dust 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.
Linhares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dust connects with a jab.
Linhares throws a body kick that misses.
Linhares misses with a wild body shot.
Dust throws a leg kick but Linhares sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Linhares keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Linhares takes one to the chin there.
Linhares throws a series of punches but Dust avoids them all with ease.
A low kick from Linhares misses
and Dust counters with a nice double leg into side control. Linhares won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dust misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dust throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Linhares works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dust content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dust trying to pass the guard but Linhares defending well.
Dust prevents Linhares from improving his position.
Dust is just content to waste time from the top position. Linhares takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Star Dust.
Well Dust 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Star Dust!
Star Dust spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiyaro Feitsora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ugor Makinwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feitsora comes to the cage accompanied by Helmet - Unsung. Tiyaro Feitsora has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
30 - 13 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiyaro Feitsora!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ugor Makinwa!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feitsora tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Makinwa misses.
Makinwa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makinwa scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Tiyaro Feitsora has been cut.
Makinwa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Makinwa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Makinwa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Makinwa misses with a series of wild punches.
Makinwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Feitsora.
Feitsora moves out of range of the leg kick from Makinwa.
Makinwa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Feitsora is looking to land body kicks.
Feitsora fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Makinwa checks it well.
Feitsora misses with a head kick.
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 head kick misses from Feitsora.
Feitsora falls off balance throwing a combination
and Makinwa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makinwa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Makinwa lands a nice looking body shot.
Feitsora keeps Makinwa at a distance using the push kick.
Feitsora lunges at Makinwa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makinwa's hand.
Feitsora takes a swing at Makinwa's ribcage but misses.
Makinwa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Feitsora throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makinwa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Feitsora checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Feitsora is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makinwa throws out a counter right but Feitsora avoids it with no problem.
Makinwa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Feitsora looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Feitsora throws a push kick but Makinwa slaps the foot to one side.
Makinwa looks to throw the jab but Feitsora is out of range.
Feitsora lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa misses with a hook.
Feitsora tries to counter by clinching up but Makinwa breaks away and moves out of range.
Feitsora lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makinwa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Feitsora circles away quickly and effectively.
Feitsora throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Makinwa.
Makinwa moves out of range of the body kick from Feitsora.
Makinwa moves out of range as Feitsora throws a body kick.
Makinwa walks into a stiff left hand from Feitsora.
Makinwa misses with a low kick.
Feitsora throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Feitsora sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Feitsora takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Feitsora takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Feitsora thuds his shin into the meat of Makinwa's side.
Feitsora is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Makinwa tries a low kick but Feitsora avoids it.
Feitsora is looking for a counter combo.
Makinwa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa scores with a jab. Feitsora acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Makinwa misses with a body shot.
Feitsora moves in looking to clinch but Makinwa pushes him off.
Good work by Makinwa as he checks the leg kick.
Feitsora avoids the head kick by Makinwa.
Makinwa looks to throw the jab but Feitsora is out of range.
A head kick misses from Feitsora.
A chopping leg kick lands by Makinwa.
Feitsora throws a low kick, looking for Makinwa's leg but Makinwa calmly moves out of range.
Makinwa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Feitsora. Feitsora obviously looking to wear him down.
Feitsora tries to clinch up
and Makinwa counters with an inside leg kick.
Feitsora throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Makinwa throws a lazy uppercut
and Makinwa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa misses with a body kick.
Feitsora fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makinwa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Feitsora.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Feitsora's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makinwa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Feitsora scrambles back to his feet.
Feitsora lands a nice looking kick to the body. Makinwa takes a step back to recover.
Makinwa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Feitsora on the side of the head.
Feitsora tried to score with a low kick but Makinwa checks it.
Nice shot by Makinwa.
Makinwa scores with a hook.
Feitsora pushes Makinwa away with a front kick.
Makinwa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Makinwa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Feitsora 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.
Feitsora tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makinwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Feitsora.
Feitsora throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Feitsora misses with a body shot
and Makinwa counters with a nice leg kick.
Makinwa misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ugor Makinwa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tiyaro Feitsora's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Makinwa checks the leg kick.
Feitsora checks the leg kick nicely there.
Feitsora slips a jab and a cross from Makinwa.
Feitsora fakes the leg kick and cracks Makinwa in the body.
Feitsora lands a jab to Makinwa's midsection.
Feitsora tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makinwa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makinwa throws out a counter right but Feitsora avoids it with no problem.
Makinwa throws a right and a left that Feitsora avoids nicely.
Feitsora keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Feitsora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makinwa throws out the jab.
Ugor Makinwa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Feitsora throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Makinwa misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A knee to the head by Feitsora.
It looks like Ugor Makinwa has been cut.
Makinwa is looking to break free of the clinch but Feitsora has double underhooks.
Feitsora stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makinwa tries to throw a body punch but Feitsora avoids it by throwing Makinwa back against the cage.
Makinwa avoiding damage as Feitsora throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Makinwa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Feitsora creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Makinwa's defenses.
Makinwa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Feitsora has him pressed against the cage.
Feitsora tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makinwa avoids it.
Makinwa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Makinwa is trying to break free.
Makinwa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some bone on bone action there as Makinwa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Makinwa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Feitsora.
Makinwa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Makinwa avoids the body shot from Feitsora.
Feitsora throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Makinwa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Feitsora - the referee stops the clock and Makinwa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Feitsora. Makinwa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Makinwa just misses with a punch to the body.
Feitsora pushes Makinwa away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Feitsora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Makinwa can't break the clinch.
Feitsora has Makinwa pressed against the cage, preventing Makinwa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Makinwa lands an uppercut.
Makinwa blocking some punches.
Makinwa manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Feitsora tries a head kick but it misses.
Makinwa moves forwards but Feitsora connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Makinwa is looking to score with low kicks.
Feitsora throws a hook but Makinwa avoids it easily.
Makinwa lunges at Feitsora with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Feitsora's hand.
Makinwa blocks a low kick nicely.
Makinwa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Feitsora moves forwards but Makinwa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body kick from Makinwa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa moves out of range of the body kick from Feitsora.
Makinwa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Feitsora with a body shot.
Feitsora dodges the punch combination from Makinwa.
Feitsora misses with a body kick.
Feitsora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Feitsora lands with a cross.
Makinwa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Feitsora counters by moving into the clinch.
Feitsora looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Feitsora misses with a punch on the inside.
Feitsora missing with knees to the body.
Feitsora lands a hook that snaps the head of Makinwa backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Makinwa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Feitsora keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makinwa's efforts to push away.
Feitsora wants to stall.
Makinwa misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makinwa's efforts to push away.
Feitsora tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Makinwa as the two fighters clinch.
Makinwa breaks from the clinch.
Feitsora takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Feitsora throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Feitsora does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makinwa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Feitsora moves out of range as Makinwa strikes.
Feitsora is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Makinwa.
Feitsora fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makinwa is out of range.
Makinwa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Makinwa.
Makinwa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Makinwa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiyaro Feitsora dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Makinwa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Feitsora is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Feitsora blocks a leg kick.
Feitsora is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Makinwa.
Feitsora wants to clinch up but Makinwa keeps it at a distance.
Feitsora scores with a leg kick.
Feitsora walks into a left hand.
Feitsora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makinwa checks a leg kick nicely.
Makinwa misses with a wild combination.
Feitsora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makinwa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feitsora scores with a kick to the body.
Feitsora delivers a nice body kick.
Feitsora avoids a kick to the body.
Feitsora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Feitsora scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feitsora tries to land a front kick but Makinwa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Feitsora fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makinwa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Makinwa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Makinwa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Makinwa.
Feitsora throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Feitsora keeps Makinwa at a distance using the push kick.
Feitsora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Feitsora pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Feitsora is looking to clinch.
Makinwa scoring well with a low kick there.
Feitsora is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Feitsora connects with a leg kick. Makinwa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That kick from Makinwa tenderised Feitsora's leg. Feitsora is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makinwa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Feitsora is looking to counter the offense by Makinwa and move into the clinch.
Makinwa is looking to chop away at Feitsora's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Feitsora tries to clinch but Makinwa moves out of range.
Makinwa scores with a jab to the body.
Feitsora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makinwa.
Feitsora keeps Makinwa at a distance using the push kick.
Makinwa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Feitsora moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Feitsora scores with a jab to the body.
Feitsora moves into the clinch.
Makinwa manages to break the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Feitsora checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Feitsora throws a sloppy head kick and Makinwa moves out of range easily.
Feitsora lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Makinwa misses its intended target.
As Makinwa tries to get set, Feitsora tries to push him back and clinch up but Makinwa manages to avoid the attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Feitsora looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Makinwa gets tackled into the cage by Feitsora. Feitsora maintains the clinch.
Makinwa manages to break the clinch.
Feitsora throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Makinwa as he checks the leg kick.
Makinwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Feitsora.
Feitsora seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makinwa. Feitsora does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makinwa avoids the head kick by Feitsora.
Makinwa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Feitsora slips under a jab.
Makinwa throws a low kick, looking for Feitsora's leg but Feitsora calmly moves out of range.
Feitsora lands with a nice body kick.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Makinwa.
As Makinwa tries to get set, Feitsora tries to push him back and clinch up but Makinwa manages to avoid the attempt.
Makinwa throws a combination. Feitsora tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Feitsora misses with a head kick.
Feitsora throws a sloppy head kick and Makinwa moves out of range easily.
Makinwa is looking for the big counter here.
Makinwa throws a body shot but no joy.
Feitsora wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Feitsora lands a leg kick that knocks Makinwa off balance momentarily.
Feitsora gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Feitsora lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makinwa tries to break the clinch but Feitsora is controlling the position.
Makinwa breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tiyaro Feitsora did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Makinwa defending well as Feitsora loads up on a big left hand.
Makinwa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makinwa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Feitsora takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Makinwa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Feitsora.
Feitsora avoids a punch combination nicely.
Feitsora tries to counter by clinching up but Makinwa breaks away and moves out of range.
Feitsora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Feitsora lands a front kick.
Feitsora tries to land a front kick but Makinwa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feitsora doesn't manage to clinch there - Makinwa circles away.
A slow jab from Makinwa misses its intended target.
Feitsora is looking to counter the offense by Makinwa and move into the clinch.
Makinwa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Feitsora attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Makinwa misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Feitsora.
Makinwa throws a wild body kick that Feitsora sees coming a mile off.
Feitsora lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makinwa's sensitive parts.
Feitsora fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makinwa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Feitsora pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Makinwa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Feitsora shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Makinwa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Feitsora scores with a leg kick.
Makinwa scores with a head kick. Feitsora tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Feitsora connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makinwa. Makinwa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Feitsora throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Feitsora blocks the low kick.
Feitsora tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makinwa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makinwa throws a counter combo.
Makinwa lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora throws a leg kick
and Makinwa counters with a head kick. That will keep Feitsora thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
Makinwa throws out a loose jab but Feitsora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makinwa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Feitsora.
Feitsora throws a body kick that misses.
Feitsora tries to clinch there but Makinwa circles away.
Makinwa blocks a low kick nicely.
Makinwa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Feitsora throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makinwa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Feitsora tries to land a front kick but Makinwa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Feitsora looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Feitsora digs a good hook to Makinwa's body.
Feitsora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makinwa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Makinwa as he connects with a hook.
Makinwa lands a big head kick that sends Feitsora tumbling to the mat! Makinwa takes a step backwards and waves Feitsora back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Feitsora is rocked!
Feitsora attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Feitsora is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Feitsora throws a looping overhand right but Makinwa ducks down to avoid it.
Makinwa feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Feitsora crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ugor Makinwa!
Ugor Makinwa is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Puntti Manne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Temel Dilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manne comes to the cage accompanied by Edguy - Two Out of Seven. Puntti Manne could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Temel Dilli's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Puntti Manne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Temel Dilli!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilli lands a nice looking body shot.
Manne throws the kick towards the body but Dilli avoids it.
Manne lunges at Dilli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dilli's hand.
Dilli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manne.
No joy there for Manne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dilli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manne.
Dilli dodges the punch combination from Manne.
Dilli feints the counter takedown.
Dilli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manne counters with a stiff right hand.
Dilli throws a series of punches but Manne avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dilli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manne misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilli. Manne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manne drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manne is putting a hurting on Dilli here, landing some big shots from side control.
Manne working away.
Manne throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dilli is trying to control Manne's posture but Manne avoids it.
Manne trying to control the action but Dilli is working from the bottom.
Manne tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dilli tries to buck Manne off but Manne is having none of it.
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.
Manne trying to control the position but Dilli is working away.
Manne working away.
Dilli gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dilli misses with an uppercut.
Manne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Manne misses.
Manne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dilli throws an off balance right hand
and Manne counters with a good low kick that Dilli was not able to check.
Dilli looks to throw the jab but Manne is out of range.
Manne is looking to slow Dilli down with leg kicks.
Dilli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dilli misses with an uppercut
and Manne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dilli looks to score with a jab to the body but Manne is just out of range.
Dilli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manne.
Dilli walks forward, straight into a front kick from Manne.
Dilli misses with a looping left.
A jab from Dilli misses.
Dilli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manne's head.
Dilli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manne can pounce on him.
Manne throws a hook but Dilli avoids it easily.
Manne jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Manne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manne throws out a powerful jab.
Dilli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Manne scores with the left hand. Dilli knows he should have avoided that one.
Manne scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilli misses with an uppercut
and Dilli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manne swings for the body but Dilli moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilli throws the left hand but Manne avoids the punch easily.
Manne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good leg kick by Manne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dilli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Manne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dilli momentarily.
Dilli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manne on the side of the head.
Manne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manne tries to counter with a takedown but Dilli is quick to defend against it.
Manne connects with a leg kick. Dilli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dilli slips a jab from Manne.
Dilli misses with a hook. Manne ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Manne.
A big right from Dilli misses.
Manne slips a straight right by Dilli.
Nice defenses there by Manne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puntti Manne dominated 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.
Manne drops his hands momentarily and Dilli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Manne scoring well with a low kick there.
Manne scores with a hook to the body. Dilli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dilli swings for the body but Manne moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Manne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manne cracks Dilli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Manne throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dilli is rocked!
It looks like Temel Dilli has been cut.
Dilli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manne.
Dilli is still on wobbly legs! Can Manne finish him?
Dilli swinging wildly here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Manne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dilli seems to have recovered his senses.
Manne looks for a takedown but Dilli sprawls well.
Dilli throws the left hand but Manne avoids the punch easily.
Dilli misses with an uppercut
and Manne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilli misses with a double jab.
Dilli throws an overhand right that lands on Manne's shoulder, as Manne tries to avoid the shot.
Puntti Manne is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manne sprawls well. Manne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dilli gets slowly back to his feet.
Dilli throws a nice looking combination but Manne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manne feinted with a counter takedown.
Manne scores with a jab.
Manne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dilli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dilli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dilli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dilli misses with a jab to the body
and Manne counters with a low kick, right behind Dilli 's knee.
Dilli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Manne lands with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Manne.
Manne throws a right hand that Dilli ducks under and follows up with a left that Dilli also avoids with ease.
That kick from Manne tenderised Dilli's leg. Dilli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dilli is looking to clinch but Manne is avoiding it.
Manne misses with a right hand
and Dilli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dilli moves out of range of the body kick.
Manne avoids the body shot from Dilli.
Manne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilli can do to turn this around?
A jab from Dilli misses.
Dilli looks to land a left hand but Manne moved out of range nicely.
Manne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilli circles away quickly and effectively.
Manne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilli scores with a three punch combo!
Dilli misses with an uppercut. Manne saw that one coming.
Manne lands with a hook. Dilli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dilli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manne misses with a looping right.
Dilli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manne lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Dilli. Beautiful body shot.
Manne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good standup being displayed there by Dilli as he connects with a hook.
Dilli blocks a low kick nicely.
Manne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manne sets himself, and Dilli steps forward looking for the clinch! Manne avoids it this time.
Dilli leaves Manne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dilli misses with a hook. Manne ducked under it nicely.
Manne misses with a two punch combination.
Puntti Manne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilli scores with a nice head shot.
Dilli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manne throws a leg kick but Dilli moved away.
Dilli throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manne moves away from the strike by Dilli.
Manne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dilli stuns Manne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dilli 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.
Manne throws a big shot that misses.
Dilli closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Manne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Manne misses with a two punch combination.
Manne misses with a leg kick.
Manne sizes up Dilli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dilli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Manne on the side of the head.
Manne staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Manne. Those never looked like landing.
Dilli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dilli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manne.
Manne connects with a leg kick. Dilli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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 Puntti Manne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Temel Dilli's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No joy there for Dilli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Dilli. No joy for Manne on that attempt.
Manne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilli.
A slow jab from Dilli misses its intended target.
Dilli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dilli misses with a straight left.
No luck for Manne with that takedown attempt.
Manne misses with a straight right.
Dilli misses with a takedown attempt
and Manne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Manne misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manne lands with a straight right. Dilli didn't see that one coming.
Manne moves away from the strike by Dilli.
Manne moves away from the strike by Dilli.
Manne tries to counter with a takedown but Dilli is quick to defend against it.
Dilli connects with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilli missing with a left hand there. Manne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilli might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dilli throws a big shot that misses.
Manne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manne connects with a leg kick. Dilli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dilli lands with a good body shot.
Dilli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manne throws out the jab.
Dilli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manne.
Manne looks to land a right hand but Dilli moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Manne.
Manne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilli.
Dilli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Manne staying out of range there.
Manne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dilli.
Dilli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manne there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilli throws a jab when Manne was well out of range.
Manne misses with a looping left.
Manne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Puntti Manne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manne catches Dilli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manne.
Dilli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dilli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manne.
Manne sets himself, and Dilli steps forward looking for the clinch! Manne avoids it this time.
Dilli misses with a looping left.
Dilli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manne or perhaps it was just good defense by Dilli, which made it look bad.
Manne jabs Dilli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dilli misses the shot to the body.
Manne tests Dilli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dilli wants to clinch.
Dilli 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.
Manne throws a leg kick but Dilli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Manne clobbers Dilli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Manne lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilli is looking to clinch but Manne is avoiding it.
Manne missing with a left hand there. Dilli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilli misses with a two punch combination.
Dilli missing with a left hand there. Manne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilli ducks under a wild hook from Manne.
Dilli scores with a hook to the body. Manne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dilli thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Manne misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manne ducks under a wild hook from Dilli.
Manne moves away from the strike by Dilli.
Manne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilli.
Dilli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manne scores with a three punch combo!
Manne connects with a jab.
Dilli throws a jab but it's blocked by Manne.
Manne tries to counter with a takedown but Dilli is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puntti Manne clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Temel Dilli'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.
Dilli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manne missing with a left hand there. Dilli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dilli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manne.
It looked like Manne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dilli throws a lazy uppercut
and Manne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilli misses with a body shot.
Manne throws a nice head kick!
Manne slips under a jab.
Dilli with a hook.
Manne closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dilli to the mat! Dilli manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manne is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilli trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dilli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Manne throws a big right hand that misses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dilli has control of Manne's left arm, preventing Manne from doing any damage.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dilli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manne's hands.
Manne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Manne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Dilli catches Manne right on the button with a cross.
Manne lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dilli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manne. Manne obviously looking to wear him down.
Dilli looks to throw the jab but Manne is out of range.
Dilli throws out a loose jab but Manne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manne stuns Dilli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dilli blocks the body kick.
Dilli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Manne blocks a jab.
Dilli throws a lazy right hand but Manne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilli ducks under a wild hook from Manne.
A little jabbing left from Dilli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dilli just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manne throws the left hand but Dilli avoids the punch easily.
Dilli misses with a wild body shot.
As Dilli backs away, Manne returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manne.
Dilli tries to clinch but Manne is having none of it.
Manne seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Manne misses the target.
Manne has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Manne throws a nice looking combination but Dilli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dilli tries to bum rush Manne with a series of wild strikes but Manne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Manne misses.
Dilli throws a nice looking combination but Manne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dilli thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Dilli misses.
Manne fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dilli just manages to avoid it.
Manne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilli 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.
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!
Manne scores with a sloppy right hand. Dilli should have avoided that one.
Manne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilli.
Dilli moves out of range as Manne strikes.
Manne shoots for a takedown but Dilli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dilli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dilli looks to score with a jab to the body but Manne is just out of range.
Dilli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dilli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manne.
Dilli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilli misses the shot to the body.
Manne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilli moves away.
Dilli with a poor takedown
and Dilli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dilli wants to clinch.
Manne half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Puntti Manne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Temel Dilli's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Manne ducks under a wild hook from Dilli.
Dilli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Manne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dilli's hands.
Manne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilli.
Manne looks for a takedown but Dilli sprawls well.
Dilli misses with a hook.
Manne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dilli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manne throws the left hand but Dilli avoids the punch easily.
Manne slips a straight right by Dilli.
Dilli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dilli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dilli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manne cracks Dilli with a good jab.
Manne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dilli finds it's way round the side to connect with Manne's head.
Manne scores with a jab to the head.
Dilli throws a shot from downtown. Manne moves away and avoids it.
Dilli misses with a double jab
letting Manne counter with a right hand.
Manne moves forwards but Dilli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dilli tries to bum rush Manne with a series of wild strikes but Manne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilli ducks right into an uppercut from Manne.
Dilli gets caught napping as Manne dives in and scores a takedown. Dilli manages to retain guard.
Dilli scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilli throws a hook but Manne avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Manne misses its intended target.
Dilli slips under a jab from Manne.
Temel Dilli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilli misses with a body shot.
It looked like Manne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dilli's sensitive parts.
Manne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Manne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilli steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Manne.
Manne slips under a jab from Dilli.
Manne tried to counter with a leg kick but Dilli avoided it.
Manne lunges at Dilli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dilli's hand.
Dilli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manne throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Manne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manne.
Manne blocks a jab.
Dilli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dilli has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dilli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manne. Manne obviously looking to wear him down.
Manne defending well as Dilli loads up on a big left hand.
Dilli misses with a hook. Manne ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Manne lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dilli doesn't seem phased though.
Dilli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Manne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilli.
Manne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Manne.
Dilli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dilli needs to keep his hands up - Manne had a free shot at his head there.
Manne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Manne lands with an uppercut that bounces Dilli off the cage and back into range.
Dilli misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Manne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manne lands a jab to Dilli's midsection.
Manne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dilli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manne on the side of the head.
Dilli misses with a right hand
and Manne counters with a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Dilli. Those never looked like landing.
Dilli is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice defenses there by Dilli.
Manne throws a hook but Dilli avoids it easily.
Manne throws the left hand but Dilli avoids the punch easily.
Dilli misses the shot to the body.
Dilli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilli is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Manne's half guard.
Manne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dilli pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manne gets full guard.
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 Puntti Manne.
Well Manne 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puntti Manne!
Puntti Manne retains his featherweight title!
Puntti Manne decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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