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DiGNITY 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kano Hokichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Wait (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kano Hokichi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stevie Wait!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wait on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hokichi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hokichi, right into the meat.
Wait slips under a jab.
Wait tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hokichi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hokichi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hokichi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wait checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hokichi lands a lovely overhand right.
Hokichi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wait throws a shot from downtown. Hokichi moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hokichi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hokichi feints and then cracks Wait's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wait down.
Hokichi throws a low kick but Wait avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hokichi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hokichi digs a good hook to Wait's body.
Good shot there by Hokichi.
Hokichi scores with a punch to the head.
Wait shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hokichi defends it nicely.
Hokichi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hokichi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hokichi scores with a decent looking hook.
Hokichi digs a good body shot into Wait's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hokichi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hokichi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wait throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hokichi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wait throws a push kick but Hokichi slaps the foot to one side.
Wait throws a head kick that misses.
Hokichi lands a head kick. Wait smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kano Hokichi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hokichi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hokichi misses with a low kick.
Wait tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wait takes one to the chin there.
Decent striking displayed by Hokichi there.
Hokichi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wait throws a jab but it's blocked by Hokichi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hokichi tries to clinch but Wait is having none of it.
Hokichi lands with a straight right. Wait didn't see that one coming.
Wait tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wait walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wait tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hokichi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wait walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wait's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hokichi lands a big head kick that sends Wait tumbling to the mat! Hokichi takes a step backwards and waves Wait back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wait is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wait misses with a left hand
and Hokichi counters with a low kick, right behind Wait 's knee.
Wait is still on wobbly legs! Can Hokichi finish him?
Hokichi cracks the inside of Wait's front leg.
Wait seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wait moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hokichi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wait's sensitive parts.
Hokichi lands a jab to the nose.
Good leg kick by Hokichi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hokichi is looking to slow Wait down with leg kicks.
Hokichi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wait throws an overhand right that lands on Hokichi's shoulder, as Hokichi tries to avoid the shot.
Wait on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hokichi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wait has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Hokichi.
Hokichi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kano Hokichi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wait takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hokichi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hokichi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hokichi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wait can do to turn this around?
Wait scores with a shot to the side of Hokichi's head.
Wait effectively controlling the action here.
Wait misses with some punches.
Hokichi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wait has a couple of punches blocked by Hokichi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hokichi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hokichi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kano Hokichi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hokichi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hokichi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kano Hokichi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hokichi.
Hokichi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hokichi sets himself, and Wait steps forward looking for the clinch! Hokichi avoids it this time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hokichi. That's going to slow Wait down.
Wait takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hokichi motions for Wait to come forward. Hokichi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hokichi lands a jab to the head.
Hokichi moves in looking to clinch but Wait pushes him off.
Wait throws out a loose jab but Hokichi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wait takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hokichi scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wait takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hokichi lands a glancing blow to the side of Wait's head.
Wait avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wait stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hokichi.
Hokichi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hokichi tried to score with a low kick but Wait checks it.
Wait throws out a counter right but Hokichi avoids it with no problem.
Wait takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hokichi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Wait was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hokichi throws out a leg kick but Wait moves out of range and Hokichi only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hokichi.
An inside leg kick lands from Hokichi.
Hokichi lands a left and a right that send Wait crashing to the mat, dazed. Hokichi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hokichi scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hokichi feints and then cracks Wait's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wait down.
Hokichi scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hokichi, right into the meat.
Wait has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hokichi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Hokichi finds it's way through Wait's defenses.
Hokichi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hokichi throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Hokichi.
Hokichi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wait doesn't seem bothered though.
Hokichi staying out of range there.
Hokichi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wait misses with a looping left.
Wait takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A low kick from Wait is predictable there
and Hokichi counters with a straight right hand.
Hokichi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hokichi moves out of range of the body kick from Wait.
A cross from Hokichi lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hokichi. Wait does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kano Hokichi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wait swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hokichi.
Hokichi jabs at Wait's body.
Hokichi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hokichi scores with a leg kick.
Hokichi moves out of range of the strikes.
Hokichi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wait's head backwards.
Wait moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hokichi is stalling here.
Wait turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wait manages to end up in side control.
Hokichi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hokichi is looking to slow Wait down with leg kicks.
Wait chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hokichi can pounce on him.
Hokichi tries to clinch up.
Wait walks into a jab.
Hokichi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wait stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hokichi has managed to clinch.
Hokichi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wait is trying to break the clinch but Hokichi has him pressed against the cage.
Hokichi is leaning against Wait and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hokichi breaks the clinch.
Kano Hokichi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hokichi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hokichi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wait.
Wait looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hokichi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wait. Wait circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decent striking displayed by Hokichi there.
Wait on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hokichi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wait misses with a right hand
and Hokichi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hokichi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wait momentarily.
Hokichi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wait under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hokichi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wait takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hokichi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wait takes one to the chin there.
Hokichi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hokichi staying out of range there.
Wait takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hokichi cracks Wait with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Hokichi. That snapped Wait's head back.
Hokichi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wait walks into a stiff left hand from Hokichi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wait thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hokichi tries to close the distance and clinch but Wait swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hokichi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hokichi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wait forces Hokichi back against the cage and clinches.
Hokichi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wait effectively controlling the action here.
Hokichi pushes Wait back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kano Hokichi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hokichi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kano Hokichi!
Kano Hokichi 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blink Gee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaun Stephens has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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151 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaun Stephens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blink Gee!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gee throws a head kick that misses.
Stephens swats away the attempt to clinch by Gee.
Stephens changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stephens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gee misses with a head kick.
Stephens drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gee sprawls and moves away.
Gee fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stephens gets tackled into the cage by Gee. Gee maintains the clinch.
Gee tries a body shot but Stephens blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens working hard to break the clinch.
Gee throws an elbow but it misses.
Stephens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gee walks away with a smile on his face. Stephens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gee has closed the distance and engaged Stephens in a clinch.
Gee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gee lands a knee to the head.
Gee has Stephens pressed against the cage.
Gee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stephens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gee pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gee shoots in and bounces Stephens off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gee manages to get himself to full guard.
Gee keeping moving, preventing Stephens from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephens tries to free his leg and advance position but Gee is retaining full guard.
Stephens trying to control but Gee is working from the bottom.
Gee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stephens is controlling him.
Gee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stephens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gee is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Stephens presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Stephens is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gee connects with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stephens's brow.
Gee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stephens lands a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing that Stephens has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gee uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stephens, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephens tightens his grip and picks Gee up, before dumping him to the ground. Gee manages to land in guard.
Gee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stephens off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Stephens looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gee!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephens tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stephens has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stephens is trying to get an arm triangle but Gee is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gee is looking to regain half guard here but Stephens keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gee wants to get back to his feet.
Gee taking a bit of punishment here - Stephens scoring with strikes.
Gee explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gee looks for the body kick but Stephens saw that one coming.
Stephens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blink Gee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stephens's half guard.
Gee decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Stephens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gee throws a sloppy head kick
and Stephens counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stephens.
Gee has his feet on Stephens's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Blink Gee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gee is looking to clinch.
Gee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stephens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gee connects with a knee to the head.
Gee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stephens.
Stephens is working Gee over against the cage.
Gee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gee misses with an elbow over the top.
Stephens wants to break free but Gee has control.
Stephens managing to block the knees to the body from Gee.
Stephens wants to take the fight to the mat but Gee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stephens's brow.
Stephens tries to circle away but Gee has him pinned against the cage.
Gee throws an elbow but it misses.
Stephens blocks an elbow strike.
Stephens goes for a takedown attempt but Gee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stephens has managed to get both his arms back between Gee's legs - danger averted.
Gee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stephens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stephens trying to control but Gee is working from the bottom.
Gee scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Stephens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stephens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gee avoids it really well and circles away.
Gee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gee is looking to clinch.
Stephens went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gee misses with a kick to the body
and Stephens counters with a shoot takedown. Gee fights it but they end up in guard.
Gee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stephens off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stephens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gee defends well and Stephens ends up having to push Gee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gee tries to close the distance and clinch but Stephens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stephens shoots for a takedown but Gee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Stephens with that takedown attempt.
Gee is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gee wants to clinch up but Stephens keeps it at a distance.
Gee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stephens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stephens attempts a counter takedown but Gee avoids it well and moves away.
Gee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gee has closed the distance and engaged Stephens in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stephens avoiding damage as Gee throws knees to the body.
Gee lands an elbow just above Stephens 's eye.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gee pushes Stephens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stephens can't get the takedown.
Gee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gee scores a nice knee to the body.
Gee with a knee to the head.
Gee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blink Gee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gee gets a takedown into half guard.
Stephens has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gee is on him like a limpet, forcing Stephens back against the cage.
Gee stalls.
Gee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gee.
Gee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stephens can't get the takedown.
Gee effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stephens's brow.
Gee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stephens's defenses.
It looks like Shaun Stephens has been cut.
Gee throws an elbow that misses.
Gee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls for Gee to work.
Gee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stephens wants to take the fight to the mat but Gee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stephens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephens has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gee after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens takes an elbow to the temple.
Blink Gee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gee tries to land knees in the clinch but Stephens avoids the damage to the body.
Stephens has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gee after a bit of a struggle.
Gee lands a knee to the head.
Gee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stephens blocks it with crossed arms.
Gee looking to throw knees to the head but Stephens is blocking nicely.
Gee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gee looking to throw knees to the head but Stephens is blocking nicely.
Gee is pushing Stephens up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gee misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gee throws an elbow but misses.
Gee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stephens has Gee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gee tries to land knees in the clinch but Stephens avoids the damage to the body.
Gee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stephens.
Stephens turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gee tries to bench press Stephens off him but Stephens keeps the position.
Stephens working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephens is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gee regains half guard.
Stephens wants to take a breather but Gee is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Stephens wants to work for an arm triangle but Gee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gee is staying active underneath Stephens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blink Gee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gee is trying to stand back up but Stephens is controlling him
Shaun Stephens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gee is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blink Gee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gee 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 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blink Gee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tike Myson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Spunkly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myson comes into the arena with Bad MoFo blaring out of the sound system. Tike Myson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
278 lbs
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278 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tike Myson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Spunkly!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Spunkly enables Myson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Spunkly manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Myson wanted to stand there but Spunkly had control of the position.
Myson controlling from the top position.
Spunkly looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spunkly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spunkly wants to sweep here but Myson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Spunkly looking for a guillotine here but Myson defends easily.
Spunkly is trying to control the position but Myson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Spunkly wants to sweep but no luck.
Myson chips away with some ground and pound.
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.
Myson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Myson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spunkly keeping moving, preventing Myson from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spunkly throws a body shot but no joy.
Myson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spunkly on his heels. He'll look to pass Spunkly's guard now, I'm sure.
Myson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Myson wants to control from the top but Spunkly keeps moving.
Myson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spunkly looking for a sweep. Not yet Spunkly, not yet.
Spunkly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Myson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Myson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spunkly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Myson defends well.
Spunkly is looking to stand up but Myson isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Myson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Myson stands up and waves to Spunkly to follow him.
Spunkly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Myson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spunkly tries to sprawl but Myson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Myson working the head and body with strikes.
Myson with the ground and pound but Spunkly uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Myson throwing strikes but missing.
Spunkly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Myson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Myson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Tike Myson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Myson moves into the clinch successfully.
Myson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spunkly lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Tike Myson has been cut.
Myson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spunkly.
Myson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Spunkly manages to circle out of the way.
Spunkly has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Spunkly drops Myson with a left and a right! Oh, Myson is hurt - Spunkly dives into side control looking to finish!
Myson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spunkly wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Myson, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spunkly is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Myson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Myson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spunkly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spunkly wants to control but Myson is keeping him busy.
Myson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spunkly's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Myson won't allow Spunkly to pass to mount.
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.
Myson tries to get to full guard but Spunkly has control of the leg.
Spunkly uses his free foot to push down on Myson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Myson.
Myson tries to reverse the position but Spunkly maintains control.
Myson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Myson working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spunkly landing strikes from the mount and Myson is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myson is looking to improve his position but Spunkly isn't that keen on the idea.
Spunkly looking to control but Myson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Spunkly has hold of Myson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Myson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Spunkly unloading with bombs!
Spunkly forces the positional change into back control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Spunkly's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Spunkly.
Myson trying to control but not successfully.
Myson is trying to remain composed but Spunkly is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Spunkly working for the choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spunkly goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Myson escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Spunkly pushes Myson off looking to stand but Myson dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Spunkly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tike Myson's cut.
That's time! Myson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Myson clinches with his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Spunkly tries to break free but Myson pushes him back against the cage.
Myson wants to take the fight to the mat but Spunkly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Spunkly ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spunkly no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spunkly being controlled here, momentarily.
Spunkly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spunkly is trying to keep Myson in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spunkly looking for a guillotine here but Myson defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Myson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Myson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Spunkly looking for a sweep. Not yet Spunkly, not yet.
Spunkly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Myson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spunkly is keeping the position for now.
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.
Spunkly looking to control.
Spunkly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Myson trying to control the position from guard on top but Spunkly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spunkly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Myson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myson moves into the clinch.
Myson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Spunkly trying to keep a closed guard but Myson is proving a slippery customer.
Spunkly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Myson is one step ahead there.
Myson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Spunkly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Myson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Myson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Myson postures up.
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 Tike Myson.
I think Myson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shivananda Ganeshalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Oviedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oviedo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tiesto - Adagio for Strings. Shivananda Ganeshalo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jorge Oviedo's chin.
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19
179 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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24
177 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shivananda Ganeshalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Oviedo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganeshalo moves away from the strike by Oviedo.
Oviedo throws a leg kick but Ganeshalo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ganeshalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Oviedo throws a nice looking combination but Ganeshalo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oviedo scores with a shot to the body.
That kick from Oviedo tenderised Ganeshalo's leg. Ganeshalo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oviedo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oviedo throws a series of punches but Ganeshalo avoids them all with ease.
Ganeshalo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick by Oviedo misses
and Ganeshalo counters with a single leg into guard. Oviedo didn't expect that.
Ganeshalo postures up and lands a big shot to Oviedo's brow.
Oviedo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oviedo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ganeshalo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ganeshalo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ganeshalo throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oviedo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ganeshalo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ganeshalo wants to control from the top but Oviedo keeps moving.
Oviedo looking for a guillotine here but Ganeshalo defends easily.
Oviedo is looking for a triangle but Ganeshalo pushes his legs off easily.
Ganeshalo wants to pass the guard but Oviedo is keeping the position.
Ganeshalo looking to sit in guard and control but Oviedo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ganeshalo trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganeshalo controlling the position.
Ganeshalo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Oviedo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Oviedo trying to control the action but Ganeshalo is working from the bottom.
Ganeshalo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ganeshalo tries to get out of the position.
Ganeshalo wants to get back to full guard.
Ganeshalo is working hard here to advance position.
Ganeshalo is doing well to control the position and prevent Oviedo from advancing to side control.
Oviedo is keen to just control but Ganeshalo is a slippery customer.
Ganeshalo is trying to get back to full guard.
Oviedo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ganeshalo wants to improve his position but Oviedo is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganeshalo trying to control but Oviedo postures up.
Ganeshalo tries to roll over but Oviedo keeps him under control.
Ganeshalo is refusing to be controlled, as Oviedo sits in half guard.
Ganeshalo trying to control here.
Ganeshalo wants to improve his position but Oviedo is controlling well.
Oviedo trying to control from half guard but Ganeshalo is working away.
Ganeshalo trying to hold on to Oviedo's head to control him but Oviedo postures up.
Oviedo prevents Ganeshalo from improving his position.
Ganeshalo trying to control from the bottom.
Ganeshalo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ganeshalo is looking to improve his position.
Ganeshalo moves into full guard.
Oviedo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ganeshalo 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.
Ganeshalo working a defensive guard but Oviedo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ganeshalo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Oviedo is looking to take a break and control but Ganeshalo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oviedo prevents Ganeshalo from improving his position.
Ganeshalo trying to control here.
Ganeshalo is looking for a sweep. Oviedo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oviedo is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Oviedo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oviedo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ganeshalo slips under a jab.
Ganeshalo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oviedo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oviedo scores with a body shot.
Oviedo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Oviedo.
Oviedo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oviedo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ganeshalo is out of range and Oviedo settles back down.
Jorge Oviedo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ganeshalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oviedo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oviedo misses with an uppercut.
Oviedo scores with a head kick.
Oviedo tries to bum rush Ganeshalo with a series of wild strikes but Ganeshalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oviedo misses with a body shot
and Ganeshalo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ganeshalo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ganeshalo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oviedo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ganeshalo has managed to get both his arms back between Oviedo's legs - danger averted.
Ganeshalo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oviedo on the ground.
Oviedo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oviedo looking to control.
Ganeshalo looking to sit in guard and control but Oviedo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ganeshalo looking for a sweep. Not yet Ganeshalo, not yet.
Ganeshalo pulls Oviedo in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganeshalo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oviedo is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oviedo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oviedo lands a couple of digs.
Oviedo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Oviedo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ganeshalo looking for a sweep. Not yet Ganeshalo, not yet.
Oviedo postures up.
Ganeshalo wants to sweep here but Oviedo controlling him for the moment.
Ganeshalo is adopting a defensive guard.
Ganeshalo trying to control the position.
Oviedo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganeshalo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oviedo is one step ahead there.
Oviedo is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ganeshalo controls Oviedo momentarily but Oviedo frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Oviedo. Those never looked like landing.
Ganeshalo feinted with a counter takedown.
Oviedo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jorge Oviedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oviedo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ganeshalo.
Oviedo moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oviedo looks to throw the jab but Ganeshalo is out of range.
Oviedo throws a series of punches but Ganeshalo moves out of range.
Oviedo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ganeshalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oviedo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Oviedo.
Oviedo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ganeshalo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ganeshalo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oviedo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ganeshalo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oviedo trying to control but Ganeshalo postures up.
Ganeshalo is pressing down on Oviedo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oviedo is holding on for now.
Ganeshalo winds up and cracks Oviedo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Oviedo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Oviedo fails to land with a series of punches.
Oviedo throws a lazy body kick
and Ganeshalo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Oviedo kicks Ganeshalo off and gets back to his feet.
Oviedo scores with a nice head shot.
No joy there for Oviedo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ganeshalo attempts a counter takedown but Oviedo avoids it well and moves away.
Oviedo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ganeshalo attempts a counter takedown but Oviedo avoids it well and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ganeshalo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ganeshalo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Oviedo!
Ganeshalo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Oviedo!
Ganeshalo with a couple of short strikes.
Oviedo regains half guard.
Oviedo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ganeshalo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ganeshalo's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganeshalo tries to break free.
Oviedo gets his hands free as Ganeshalo looks to control.
Ganeshalo is trying to break free.
Oviedo lands punches and elbows.
Oviedo looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Ganeshalo tries to break free.
Ganeshalo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ganeshalo is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oviedo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ganeshalo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Oviedo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ganeshalo trying to control but not successfully.
Shivananda Ganeshalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oviedo has his arm under Ganeshalo's chin here. Game over son! Oviedo squeezes tightly and Ganeshalo is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jorge Oviedo!
Jorge Oviedo made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ariel Piechocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes to the cage accompanied by Tool - Pushit. Ariel Piechocki will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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24
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariel Piechocki!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piechocki works over Taylor's head and body with a nice combination.
Taylor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Piechocki's coach down at Rape Academy (7 elite, 6 2x elite) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Piechocki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Taylor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Piechocki, which made it look bad.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Piechocki circles away.
Piechocki misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taylor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Piechocki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taylor shoots in and gets a takedown into Piechocki's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
Piechocki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Piechocki blocks nicely.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
Piechocki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Piechocki's head.
Piechocki is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Piechocki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taylor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Piechocki looks winded!
Taylor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor works over Piechocki with some ground and pound from guard.
Taylor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Taylor 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.
Taylor has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Taylor landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piechocki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Taylor with the ground and pound from mount.
Piechocki is rocked!
Taylor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Piechocki is still in real trouble! Can Taylor finish him?
Taylor lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor cracks Piechocki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Taylor! Piechocki is hurt baaadly! Taylor is firing away with more strikes - Piechocki is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Taylor!
Sean Taylor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Deshawn Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Gotlib (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deshawn Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Gotlib!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Shaw gets a double leg takedown into Gotlib's guard.
Gotlib uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gotlib scores with a takedown into Shaw's guard.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Gotlib trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotlib slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gotlib decides to stand back up.
Gotlib shoots in and gets a takedown into Shaw's guard.
Gotlib working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gotlib trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotlib is looking to work some ground and pound but Shaw has wrist control.
Gotlib has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gotlib wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Gotlib drops back looking for a leg! Shaw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shaw manages to kick Gotlib off! Gotlib jumps back into Shaw's guard.
Shaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shaw is working an open guard so Gotlib takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gotlib drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gotlib thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gotlib drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gotlib jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotlib wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Gotlib drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Gotlib seems to have locked his on tight now - Shaw screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gotlib, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Carlos Gotlib!
The defeated Deshawn Shaw had this to say: 'I will be taking a break for a while to train and get better now is not a good time for me'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trenton Funkhouser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Trenton Funkhouser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erik McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkhouser tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCarthy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Funkhouser somewhat.
Trenton Funkhouser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funkhouser sets himself, and McCarthy steps forward looking for the clinch! Funkhouser avoids it this time.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown.
Nice shot lands for McCarthy.
McCarthy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Funkhouser sprawls well initially but McCarthy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McCarthy wants to control but Funkhouser is keeping him busy.
McCarthy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Funkhouser is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! McCarthy is tapping! Great win for Funkhouser!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trenton Funkhouser!
A victorious Trenton Funkhouser thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Ambrose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ambrose comes to the cage accompanied by dean ambrose theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dean Ambrose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ambrose throws a right hand that Tsuruta ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsuruta also avoids with ease.
Tsuruta tests Ambrose's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Dean Ambrose has been cut.
Ambrose fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Tsuruta there.
Tsuruta lands with a nice body punch.
Ambrose shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ambrose rushes Tsuruta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tsuruta's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ambrose can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Ambrose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambrose tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tsuruta smiles and moves away.
Tsuruta scores with the left hand. Ambrose knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambrose misses with a two punch combination.
Tsuruta lunges at Ambrose with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ambrose's hand.
Ambrose is breathing heavily.
Ambrose darts in and clinches Tsuruta up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsuruta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ambrose is rocked!
Dean Ambrose's cut is getting worse.
Tsuruta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Ambrose is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsuruta gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tsuruta scores with a big shot! Ambrose's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Ambrose! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Dean Ambrose spoke after the fight, saying 'i will get my revenge'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iosue Nicu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Bourdain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. The key to victory for Iosue Nicu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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216 lbs
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212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iosue Nicu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Bourdain!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourdain moves into the clinch.
Bourdain gets through Nicu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Iosue Nicu has been cut.
Bourdain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nicu pushes Bourdain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Anthony Bourdain has been cut.
Nicu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bourdain jumps into guard, dragging Nicu to the mat.
Bourdain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nicu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nicu content to stall in guard here.
Nicu wants to control from the top but Bourdain keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bourdain looking for a guillotine here but Nicu defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bourdain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nicu content to stall in guard here.
Bourdain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nicu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bourdain is trying to keep Nicu in close.
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 getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bourdain throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nicu escapes and throws Bourdain's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bourdain is not content to let Nicu control the position.
Bourdain is trying to control Nicu's posture but Nicu avoids it.
Bourdain seems a little lost for a moment, as Nicu dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicu decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bourdain to his feet.
Bourdain 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.
Nicu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Bourdain.
Nicu blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourdain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bourdain has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bourdain wants to clinch up but Nicu keeps it at a distance.
Nicu connects with a high kick.
Bourdain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bourdain throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice cross by Bourdain.
Bourdain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nicu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A punch combination from Bourdain misses.
Nicu tried to counter with a leg kick but Bourdain avoided it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nicu.
Nicu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nicu checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Nicu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nicu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourdain looks to land a right hand but Nicu moved out of range.
Bourdain moves into the clinch successfully.
Bourdain lands a body punch.
Nicu tries to work over Bourdain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourdain scores with a hook to the body.
Nicu throws a punch but it's blocked by Bourdain.
Bourdain is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nicu to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nicu.
Nice body punch from Bourdain - that landed with a thud.
Nicu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bourdain works on Nicu's body with a couple of short punches.
Nicu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bourdain's elbow.
Bourdain digs a right hand underneath Nicu's ribcage. Nicu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bourdain blocks a body shot from Nicu.
Bourdain can't find room to land a body shot as Nicu controls the action.
Nicu breaks the clinch.
Nicu connects with a leg kick. Bourdain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nicu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nicu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nicu throws a sloppy head kick
and Bourdain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nicu pushes Bourdain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Bourdain will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nicu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bourdain moves out of range of the strikes.
Bourdain appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nicu lands with a kick to the temple. Bourdain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bourdain misses with a kick to the body
and Nicu counters with a low kick, right behind Bourdain 's knee.
Nicu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bourdain.
Nicu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Bourdain misses.
Nicu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bourdain.
Bourdain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicu misses with a hook to the body
and Bourdain counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Bourdain. That snapped Nicu's head back.
Nicu moves away from the strike by Bourdain.
Nicu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bourdain doesn't manage to clinch there - Nicu circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nicu, right into the meat.
Anthony Bourdain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bourdain crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nicu - the referee stops the clock and Bourdain gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nicu. Bourdain manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicu lands with a slapping head kick.
Nicu throws a push kick but Bourdain slaps the foot to one side.
Nicu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nicu moves out of range of the strikes.
Bourdain throws a leg kick but Nicu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nicu scores with a leg kick.
Bourdain takes a swing at Nicu's ribcage but misses.
Nicu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bourdain just manages to avoid it.
Bourdain throws a sloppy head kick
and Nicu counters with an outside leg kick.
Iosue Nicu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bourdain 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.
Nicu throws a lazy right hand but Bourdain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bourdain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Iosue Nicu is winning the standup battle so far.
Bourdain rushes Nicu and presses him up against the cage.
Bourdain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nicu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nicu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Bourdain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nicu throws a head punch that misses.
Nicu throws a punch but it's blocked by Bourdain.
Nicu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nicu prevents a body shot from Bourdain.
Bourdain lands with a right to the head.
Bourdain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bourdain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nicu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bourdain momentarily.
That has opened up Anthony Bourdain's cut even more.
Bourdain takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A jab from Bourdain misses.
Nicu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bourdain misses with a leg kick
and Nicu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nicu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nicu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nicu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bourdain.
Bourdain thows a leg kick but Nicu checks it
enabling Nicu to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick there by Bourdain.
Bourdain tries to clinch up but Nicu circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourdain throws a big shot that misses.
Bourdain tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nicu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bourdain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nicu counters with a nice leg kick.
Nicu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bourdain.
Bourdain throws a leg kick
and Nicu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Nicu! Bourdain is out on his feet! Nicu rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Bourdain is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Bourdain is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iosue Nicu!
During a confident post fight interview, Iosue Nicu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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