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UPF 30: Okunaba vs. Krimely PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lester Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Leidner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Owen Leidner was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lester Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Leidner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leidner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Leidner stalls from top position.
Hudson pushes Leidner away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Leidner gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hudson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hudson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hudson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leidner shoots in and gets a takedown into Hudson's guard.
Hudson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hudson slaps away a takedown attempt from Leidner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hudson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hudson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hudson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hudson throws a low kick but Leidner avoids it.
Leidner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hudson.
Lester Hudson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hudson clobbers Leidner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hudson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hudson thuds his right hand into Leidner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leidner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hudson to the mat! Hudson manages to get full guard.
Hudson kicks Leidner off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leidner slips a straight right by Hudson.
Hudson misses with a straight right.
Hudson throws out a loose jab but Leidner uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Hudson tenderised Leidner's leg. Leidner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hudson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leidner's head backwards.
A punch lands to the side of Leidner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hudson throws a lazy right hand but Leidner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hudson lands an overhand right.
A cross from Hudson lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Hudson as he connects with a hook.
Hudson moves out of range of the body kick.
Leidner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hudson pinned against the cage. Hudson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hudson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hudson throws a leg kick which misses Leidner's front leg but catches the back leg as Leidner tries to avoid it.
Hudson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leidner is rocked!
Hudson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Leidner's defenses. It connects perfectly with Leidner's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lester Hudson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Decca Heggie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Creasy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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World class 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Decca Heggie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Creasy!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heggie throws a good cross that connects.
Heggie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Heggie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Creasy was well out of range. Poor timing from Heggie.
Heggie throws a series of punches but Creasy moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Creasy.
Heggie throws a shot to the body.
Creasy walks into a stiff left hand from Heggie.
Creasy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Creasy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heggie lands a head shot.
Creasy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heggie connects with a nice looking jab.
Creasy throws a hook but Heggie blocks it.
Heggie drops Creasy with a right and a left! Heggie comes rushing in but Creasy regains his composure and manages to keep Heggie in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heggie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heggie is looking to work some ground and pound but Creasy has wrist control.
Creasy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heggie defends well.
Heggie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heggie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Creasy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heggie's guard.
Creasy pushes down on Heggie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Creasy is looking for a kimura but Heggie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Creasy to get the leverage.
Creasy is pressing down on Heggie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heggie is holding on for now.
Creasy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Heggie tries to get to full guard but Creasy has control of the leg.
Heggie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Creasy wants to take a breather but Heggie is having none of it.
Creasy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heggie is controlling Creasy's trapped leg to prevent Creasy from advancing to side control.
Heggie is defending against the submission attempts here by Creasy.
Heggie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Athletico Spizz MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heggie wants to get back to his feet.
Creasy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Heggie tries to get to full guard but Creasy has control of the leg.
Creasy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Heggie sees it coming and defends easily.
Heggie trying to hold on to Creasy's head to control him but Creasy postures up.
Creasy trying to control the pace.
That's four 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.
Heggie tries to roll over but Creasy keeps him under control.
Heggie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Creasy is looking to take a break and control but Heggie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Creasy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heggie.
It seemed like Creasy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Creasy sizes up Heggie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Heggie swinging wildly here.
Creasy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heggie can pounce on him.
Creasy 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.
Heggie throws a lazy right hand but Creasy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Creasy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Decca Heggie dominated that round.
That's time! Heggie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Heggie swings widly with a right hand
and Creasy counters with a low kick, right behind Heggie 's knee.
Creasy dodges the punch combination from Heggie.
Heggie throws a head kick that misses
and Creasy counters with a nice body kick.
No joy there for Heggie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good work by Creasy as he checks the leg kick.
Heggie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Creasy.
Creasy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Creasy scores with a jab.
Heggie throws a right hand that Creasy ducks under and follows up with a left that Creasy also avoids with ease.
Heggie missing with a left hand there. Creasy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Creasy unleashes a big counter combination but Heggie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heggie scores with a jab. Creasy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Creasy throws a lazy right hand but Heggie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heggie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Heggie swings widly with a right hand
letting Creasy counter with a right hand.
Creasy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heggie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Creasy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Creasy throws a head kick but Heggie moves out of range.
Creasy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Heggie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Creasy scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Creasy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heggie throws a lazy uppercut
and Creasy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Heggie tenderised Creasy's leg. Creasy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Creasy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heggie.
Creasy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Decca Heggie is winning the standup battle so far.
Creasy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Heggie thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Creasy if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creasy needs to keep his hands up - Heggie had a free shot at his head there.
Creasy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heggie.
Heggie throws a big counter combination but Creasy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heggie misses the shot to the body.
Creasy misses with a hook
and Heggie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Creasy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heggies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Heggie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Creasy's calf.
Creasy throws a jab but it's blocked by Heggie.
A thudding body kick lands there by Creasy!
Creasy throws a hook to the side of Heggie's head but Heggie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heggie throws a low kick but Creasy avoids it.
Heggie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Creasy under the eye.
Creasy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Heggie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Creasy can do to turn this around?
Heggie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Creasy.
Heggie jabs Creasy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Heggie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heggie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Creasy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Creasy! But no joy.
Heggie throws a body punch but Creasy moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Creasy misses.
Heggie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice combination there by Heggie.
Heggie scores with a jab to the body.
Creasy is breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heggie.
Heggie scores with the left hand. Creasy knows he should have avoided that one.
Creasy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Heggie lands a jab to Creasy's midsection.
Heggie throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creasy throws out a leg kick but Heggie moves out of range and Creasy only half commits.
Heggie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heggie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Heggie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Heggie motions for Creasy to come forward. Heggie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Creasy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Heggie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Heggie connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Creasy to the floor! Heggie dives in looking for the finish!
Creasy is rocked!
Heggie sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Creasy! Oh, Creasy is in big trouble! Heggie lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Decca Heggie!
During a confident post fight interview, Decca Heggie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Landry Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Proud to be an American - Lee Greenwood. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Landry Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan lands with a good body shot.
Sullivan misses with a low kick.
Sullivan throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Sullivan misses with a looping right.
Sullivan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sullivan! Jackson lets Sullivan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sullivan is rocked!
It looks like Landry Sullivan has been cut.
Sullivan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sullivan looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sullivan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sullivan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Sullivan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sullivan thinking.
Sullivan looks up at the clock. Bad move! Jackson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Sullivan. Jackson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Jackson!
Jack Jackson 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Koreshkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koreshkov has chosen Beyoncé - 7/11 as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Quinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Koreshkov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Quinn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Koreshkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quinn throws a quick counter head kick but Koreshkov was just out of range.
Koreshkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koreshkov dodges the punch combination from Quinn.
Koreshkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Quinn lands a leg kick that knocks Koreshkov off balance momentarily.
Koreshkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Quinn, pushing him back against the cage.
Quinn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Quinn.
Quinn lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Koreshkov is trying to pull guard but Quinn has him pressed against the cage.
Quinn misses with a punch to the body.
Koreshkov is trying to pull guard but Quinn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Joe Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Koreshkov.
Quinn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quinn can't find room to land a body shot as Koreshkov controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn stops a takedown attempt from Koreshkov.
Stalling in the clinch from Quinn.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Quinn for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Quinn stalling against the cage.
Quinn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Quinn is working Koreshkov over against the cage.
Koreshkov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Quinn to keep the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Quinn.
Koreshkov looks winded!
Koreshkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Quinn is leaning against Koreshkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Quinn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Quinn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Koreshkov letting Quinn take a breather here.
Quinn lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn lands an uppercut.
Quinn scores with a shoulder strike.
Quinn misses with a body punch.
Quinn breaks the clinch.
Koreshkov blocks a head kick by Quinn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koreshkov tries to clinch there but Quinn circles away.
Quinn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Koreshkov's head.
It looks like Andrey Koreshkov has been cut.
Quinn lands a nice shot that snaps Koreshkov's head back.
Quinn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Quinn throws a series of punches but Koreshkov avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koreshkov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov gets a double leg takedown into Quinn's guard.
Quinn is adopting a defensive guard.
Koreshkov pushes down on Quinn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quinn is defending against the submission attempts here by Koreshkov.
Quinn is doing well to control the position and prevent Koreshkov from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Koreshkov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Koreshkov is working for a submission of some sort.
Koreshkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Quinn is just riding it out for now. Koreshkov eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Quinn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrey Koreshkov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Quinn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koreshkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Quinn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koreshkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quinn misses with a wild body shot.
Koreshkov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big left from Quinn misses.
Koreshkov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Quinn misses with a double jab
and Koreshkov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Quinn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koreshkov on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov slips nicely into half guard.
Quinn is pressing down on Koreshkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Koreshkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Quinn is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koreshkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Quinn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koreshkov can do to turn this around?
Koreshkov pushes down on Quinn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Koreshkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Quinn is not content to let Koreshkov control the position.
Koreshkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Quinn defends it well.
Quinn trying to control but Koreshkov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Quinn tries to get to full guard but Koreshkov has control of the leg.
Koreshkov seems to be working for a kimura but Quinn defends the submission attempt.
Andrey Koreshkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koreshkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Koreshkov is looking for a kimura here.
Quinn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov is trying to work for a kimura but Quinn is defending well.
Koreshkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quinn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Koreshkov is looking for a kimura but Quinn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koreshkov to get the leverage.
Koreshkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Quinn sees it coming and defends easily.
Koreshkov is looking for a kimura here.
Quinn is positioning himself well to prevent Koreshkov advancing to mount.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koreshkov is looking for a kimura here.
Koreshkov is working for a submission of some sort.
Koreshkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koreshkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Quinn sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Koreshkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrey Koreshkov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Koreshkov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Quinn.
Koreshkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Quinn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koreshkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Quinn's waist but Quinn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koreshkov off to one side.
Koreshkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Koreshkov.
Koreshkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Quinn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quinn keeps the fight on the outside.
Quinn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn just misses with a punch to the body.
Quinn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koreshkov takes a step back to recover.
Koreshkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quinn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koreshkov closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Quinn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Quinn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quinn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Quinn works on Koreshkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Quinn pushes Koreshkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quinn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quinn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quinn connects with a body shot that sends Koreshkov's belly button to the back.
Quinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koreshkov moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quinn swings for the body but Koreshkov moves out of range.
Donk. Quinn catches Koreshkov right on the button with a cross.
Joe Quinn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quinn connects with a looping right hand.
Koreshkov is rocked!
Quinn connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Koreshkov out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Quinn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Kjaer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akito Toyotoku (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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22
181 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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29
177 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Edwin Kjaer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akito Toyotoku!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toyotoku tries a head kick but it misses.
Kjaer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Toyotoku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toyotoku misses with a head kick.
Toyotoku scores with a push kick.
Kjaer avoids the head kick by Toyotoku.
Toyotoku throws a head kick that misses
and Kjaer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kjaer darts in and clinches Toyotoku up against the cage.
Kjaer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kjaer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Toyotoku blocks it with crossed arms.
Toyotoku is trying to push Kjaer away but Kjaer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toyotoku takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kjaer.
Toyotoku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toyotoku throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Toyotoku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toyotoku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kjaer moves into the clinch.
Kjaer has Toyotoku pressed against the cage, preventing Toyotoku from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kjaer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Toyotoku is rocked!
It looks like Akito Toyotoku has been cut.
Kjaer pushes Toyotoku against the cage. Kjaer is working some dirty boxing. Kjaer pushes off with a quick right hook! Toyotoku goes down! Toyotoku tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kjaer moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin Kjaer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arapeta Ma Aka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arapeta Ma Aka!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush tries for a takedown but Ma Aka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bush drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ma Aka slips a jab and a cross from Bush.
Bush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ma Aka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ma Aka misses with a body shot.
Bush is looking to counter the offense by Ma Aka and move into the clinch.
Bush has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Ma Aka as Bush shoots in.
Bush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ma Aka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bush tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Bush.
Bush doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ma Aka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bush won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ma Aka slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Ma Aka has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ma Aka advances to mount.
Ma Aka controlling from mount.
Bush is looking to get to half guard.
Bush stops Ma Aka from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bush tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ma Aka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ma Aka looking to control but Bush is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ma Aka mounts Bush! Really nice guard pass there!
Ma Aka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bush is squirming around, avoiding Ma Aka's attempts to control the action.
Bush is looking to get to half guard.
Ma Aka controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ma Aka tries to control but Bush wriggling away.
Ma Aka wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ma Aka trying to control but Bush is having none of it.
Ma Aka might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bush haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four 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.
Ma Aka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bush tries to reverse the position but Ma Aka maintains control.
Ma Aka wants to control the pace but Bush is squirming around nicely.
Bush is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ma Aka wants to control the pace but Bush is squirming around nicely.
Bush tries to hold on but Ma Aka pushes him away.
Bush regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ma Aka in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arapeta Ma Aka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bush misses with a few strikes there.
Ma Aka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ma Aka gets caught napping as Bush dives in and scores a takedown. Ma Aka manages to retain guard.
Ma Aka is controlling Bush's posture.
Bush stopping the sweep attempt from Ma Aka.
Arapeta Ma Aka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bush is looking to advance position but Ma Aka has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bush tries to hold on but Ma Aka pushes him away.
Ma Aka controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush is squirming around, avoiding Ma Aka's attempts to control the action.
Ma Aka controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ma Aka fails to advance to Bush's back.
Bush working to try and regain half guard.
Ma Aka looking to control but Bush is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ma Aka controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ma Aka looking to control but Bush is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ma Aka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ma Aka fails to move to back control.
Ma Aka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ma Aka forces the positional change into back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ma Aka trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bush doesn't escape.
Ma Aka is looking for the choke from the back position but Bush is controlling his hands well.
I would not like to be Bush right now.
Bush tries to escape but Ma Aka has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ma Aka looking to hold on to the position here but Bush rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Bush is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush being controlled here, momentarily.
Ma Aka wants to pass the guard but Bush is keeping the position.
Ma Aka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ma Aka wants to control from the top but Bush keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ma Aka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ma Aka trying to control the position from guard on top but Bush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arapeta Ma Aka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Bush lands a jab to Ma Aka's midsection.
Bush tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ma Aka swivels and escapes.
Ma Aka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bush defends it well.
Bush tries to clinch there but Ma Aka circles away.
A cross from Ma Aka lands.
Billy Bush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bush shoots in looking for a takedown but Ma Aka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bush's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ma Aka tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bush is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ma Aka's half guard.
Ma Aka is pressing down on Bush's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ma Aka working for a triangle but Bush defends it easily.
Ma Aka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ma Aka is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ma Aka has escaped and now he's on top!
Ma Aka is stalling in the full guard.
Ma Aka advances to half guard.
Ma Aka wants to pass to mount but Bush is defending the position.
Ma Aka wants to take a breather but Bush is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush is trying to get back to full guard.
Ma Aka is taking a breather. Bush says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bush actively working from the bottom here.
Ma Aka seems to be looking for submissions.
Still in half guard, Ma Aka seems content to control.
Ma Aka is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bush keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ma Aka tries to control but Bush wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ma Aka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ma Aka looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bush wants to hold on but Ma Aka pushes him away.
Bush keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Arapeta Ma Aka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ma Aka content just to control the position here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ma Aka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bush can't escape the position.
Ma Aka controlling his opponent.
Ma Aka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ma Aka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arapeta Ma Aka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ma Aka 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arapeta Ma Aka!
Arapeta Ma Aka decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chinnawat Shinawatra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malik Billings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
143 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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22
142 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chinnawat Shinawatra!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Malik Billings!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinawatra avoids the head kick by Billings.
A low kick from Billings misses
and Shinawatra counters with a three punch combo that has Billings backing up. Billings nods at Shinawatra to acknowledge the strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Billings!
Shinawatra doesn't manage to clinch there - Billings circles away.
Billings scores with a head kick.
Shinawatra is rocked!
Shinawatra avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shinawatra avoids the head kick by Billings.
Billings slips a jab and a cross from Shinawatra.
A head kick from Billings lands but Shinawatra takes it in his stride.
Oh Shinawatra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Billings tries to land a body kick
and Shinawatra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Billings tries a head kick but it misses.
Shinawatra has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Nine Worlds in the buildup to the fight.
Shinawatra misses with a kick to the body.
Shinawatra seems to have got his legs back now.
Billings moves away from the strike by Shinawatra.
Billings looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shinawatra throws a half hearted mid kick.
Billings looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinawatra pivots, looking for a leg kick but Billings is out of range and Shinawatra settles back down.
Shinawatra has managed to clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shinawatra misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shinawatra prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shinawatra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Billings lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Billings managing to block the knees to the body from Shinawatra.
Shinawatra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Billings pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billings doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shinawatra unloads a knee to the mid-section. Billings lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shinawatra letting Billings take a breather here.
Billings tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shinawatra avoids it.
Shinawatra landing knees to the head.
Shinawatra throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shinawatra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shinawatra blocks a body shot from Billings.
Shinawatra misses with a punch to the body.
Billings is struggling to control the position.
Shinawatra stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shinawatra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shinawatra working aggressively here.
Billings is trying to force a seperation but Shinawatra has the dominant position.
Shinawatra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Billings misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Billings.
Billings slows down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Billings's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Billings tries to break free but Shinawatra pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billings wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shinawatra has him pressed against the cage.
Shinawatra tries a knee to the head but Billings blocks it.
Billings is leaning against Shinawatra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Billings misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shinawatra.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shinawatra as Billings tries to tie him up.
Shinawatra taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shinawatra takes a shot to the head.
Shinawatra stops a takedown attempt from Billings.
Billings tries to work over Shinawatra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Billings - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Billings tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shinawatra lands a knee to the head.
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 Chinnawat Shinawatra will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shinawatra throws a sloppy head kick and Billings moves out of range easily.
Billings throws a nice outside leg kick.
Billings lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Billings is looking to chop away at Shinawatra's legs.
Shinawatra throws a big counter combination but Billings scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A leg kick checked by Shinawatra.
Billings connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Billings throws a lazy right hand but Shinawatra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billings throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shinawatra throws a jab but it's blocked by Billings.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinawatra connects with an inside leg kick.
Billings cracks Shinawatra with a right hand to the side of the head.
Billings connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shinawatra momentarily.
Billings tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shinawatra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Billings with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billings tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Billings.
Billings connects with an inside leg kick.
Billings tries to work over Shinawatra's front leg with a kick but Shinawatra checks it.
Billings throws a nice head kick!
Billings throws a low kick but Shinawatra moves out of range easily.
Shinawatra bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Billings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shinawatra was well out of range. Poor timing from Billings.
Shinawatra takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Billings scores with a nice head shot.
Billings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shinawatra.
Shinawatra misses with a straight right.
Shinawatra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Billings. That snapped Shinawatra's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billings keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Billings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shinawatra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Billings tests Shinawatra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body kick there by Shinawatra.
A clash of legs there as Shinawatra blocks the low kick.
Shinawatra fires out a quick counter leg kick but Billings just manages to avoid it.
Shinawatra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shinawatra throws a hook but Billings blocks it.
Shinawatra fakes the leg kick and cracks Billings in the body.
Billings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shinawatra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Billings's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Billings throws a poor cross that misses
and Shinawatra counters with a one-two to the body.
Billings cracks Shinawatra with a right hand to the side of the head.
Billings wants to slow Shinawatra down by chopping away at his legs.
Billings throws a head kick but Shinawatra moves out of range.
Billings lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shinawatra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Billings's sensitive parts.
Sloppy strikes from Billings. Those never looked like landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Shinawatra blocks the leg kick.
Billings throws a head kick that misses
and Shinawatra counters with an outside leg kick.
Billings throws a head kick but Shinawatra moves out of range.
Billings takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Billings is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billings moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Billings is still on wobbly legs! Can Shinawatra finish him?
Shinawatra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Billings seems to have recovered his senses.
Shinawatra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Billings at a distance.
Billings circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Billings was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Billings throws a sloppy head kick and Shinawatra moves out of range easily.
Shinawatra half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Billings as he connects with a hook.
Shinawatra tries a head kick but it misses.
Shinawatra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Billings throws a leg kick but Shinawatra moved away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Billings.
Billings takes a swing at Shinawatra's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Shinawatra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shinawatra moves into range and clinches up with Billings.
Billings prevents a body shot from Shinawatra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Billings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Billings throws a lazy right hand but Shinawatra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy body kick from Shinawatra
and Billings counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shinawatra throws a head kick that misses
and Billings counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shinawatra looks to land a body kick but Billings moved away.
Shinawatra is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Billings as he connects with a hook.
Shinawatra misses with an uppercut. Billings saw that one coming.
Billings follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Billings scores with a punch to the head.
Billings throws a leg kick
and Shinawatra counters with a body kick.
Billings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shinawatra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malik Billings seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Billings.
Shinawatra throws a head kick but Billings moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shinawatra moves out of range of the leg kick from Billings.
Shinawatra tried to counter with a leg kick but Billings avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinawatra scores with a head kick.
Billings avoids the body shot from Shinawatra.
An inside leg kick lands from Billings.
Billings throws a shot from downtown. Shinawatra moves away and avoids it.
Billings misses with a low kick.
It looked like Shinawatra was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Billings.
A solid leg kick lands there for Billings.
Shinawatra moves out of range as Billings strikes.
Billings lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shinawatra tries to land a body kick
and Billings counters with a straight right hand.
Shinawatra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A good leg kick by Billings.
Shinawatra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billings swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shinawatra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billings lands with an overhand left.
Malik Billings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinawatra throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Billings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Billings misses with a jab to the body
and Shinawatra counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shinawatra.
Billings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shinawatra's elbow.
Shinawatra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Billings's efforts to push away.
Billings using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shinawatra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shinawatra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Billings is trying to stall.
Shinawatra letting Billings take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings tries to pull guard but Shinawatra won't allow it.
Shinawatra presses Billings against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shinawatra throws a punch but it's blocked by Billings.
Billings manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Billings stalling in the clinch but Shinawatra improves position.
Good body shot from Shinawatra.
Billings misses with a punch to the body.
Billings has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shinawatra blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Billings blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Billings working aggressively here.
Chinnawat Shinawatra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Billings softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Billings misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shinawatra.
Billings tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shinawatra smiles and moves away.
Shinawatra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Shinawatra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shinawatra takes one to the side of the head.
Shinawatra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Billings connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Billings really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Billings throws a nice outside leg kick.
Billings tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Billings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shinawatra.
Billings misses with an uppercut. Shinawatra saw that one coming.
Shinawatra drives through and clinches with Billings against the cage.
Billings lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shinawatra backwards.
Shinawatra avoiding damage as Billings throws knees to the body.
Shinawatra lands a nice uppercut.
Billings leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shinawatra is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Billings is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billings is stalling here.
Shinawatra misses with a knee to the head.
Shinawatra tries a body shot but Billings blocks it.
Billings is trying to stall.
Shinawatra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Come on Billings - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Malik Billings.
Shinawatra gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shinawatra tries to clinch but Billings moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billings staying out of range there.
Billings throws a head kick but Shinawatra moves out of range.
Shinawatra throws a head kick that misses.
Shinawatra throws a front kick aimed at Billings's knee but Billings avoids it well.
Billings throws a head kick but Shinawatra moves out of range.
Shinawatra avoids the head kick by Billings.
Shinawatra steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Billings. That one must have hurt.
Billings throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shinawatra clinches.
Come on Billings - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Billings looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings wants to break free but Shinawatra has control.
A short left from Billings.
Billings taking a breather.
Billings fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shinawatra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Billings taking a breather.
Billings has a couple of punches blocked by Shinawatra.
Billings lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Billings stalling in the clinch but Shinawatra improves position.
Billings trying to control the position but instead, Shinawatra has worked for underhooks and has pushed Billings into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Malik Billings.
Shinawatra tries a head kick but it misses.
Shinawatra gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shinawatra on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shinawatra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shinawatra with a knee to the head.
Shinawatra pushes Billings back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shinawatra with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shinawatra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shinawatra misses with the head strike.
Billings throws an elbow that misses.
Billings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Malik Billings 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!
Billings throws a leg kick
and Shinawatra holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Billings misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Billings is trying to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Billings is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Shinawatra scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings letting Shinawatra take a breather here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Billings takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Malik Billings.
Shinawatra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Billings shapes to counter with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Billings.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billings pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shinawatra quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Billings throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shinawatra thumps Billings with a low kick.
Billings lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Billings moves away from the strike by Shinawatra.
Billings throws a chopping leg kick but Shinawatra manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Billings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinawatra manages to avoid it.
Billings lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Billings lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shinawatra at a distance.
Shinawatra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Billings swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shinawatra cracks Billings with a good jab.
Billings misses with a looping left.
As Billings tries to get set, Shinawatra tries to push him back and clinch up but Billings manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Billings.
Shinawatra throws a lazy right hand but Billings sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shinawatra misses the shot to the body.
Billings appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shinawatra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Billings just misses with a punch to the body.
Billings throws a head kick that misses
and Shinawatra counters with a head kick that drops Billings to the mat! Billings scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billings buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Shinawatra.
Shinawatra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Billings throws a sloppy head kick and Shinawatra moves out of range easily.
Billings throws a right hand that misses
and Shinawatra counters with a low kick, right behind Billings 's knee.
Billings scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinawatra manages to avoid it.
Shinawatra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shinawatra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shinawatra scores with a spinning back kick!
Billings is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A nice leg kick lands there from Billings.
Shinawatra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shinawatra.
Billings scores with a leg kick.
Malik Billings is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shinawatra lands a leg kick that knocks Billings off balance momentarily.
Shinawatra throws a head kick but Billings moves out of range.
Billings misses with a straight right.
Shinawatra tries to close the distance and clinch but Billings swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinawatra avoids the head kick by Billings.
Billings changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shinawatra tries to land a front kick but Billings steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Billings bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Billings tries a head kick but it misses.
Shinawatra misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billings throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shinawatra wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Billings moves away from the strike by Shinawatra.
Billings throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Billings misses the target.
Billings lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chinnawat Shinawatra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body kick from Shinawatra.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malik Billings.
I think Billings has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Josh West scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 45:50
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Billings!
Malik Billings is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Malik Billings made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mustafiq Rana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toal Kean Cionaoith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rana comes to the cage accompanied by Spaceman. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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173 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mustafiq Rana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toal Kean Cionaoith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rana takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rana doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cionaoith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rana's head.
Rana dives in and scores a takedown into Cionaoith's guard.
Rana forces his way into half guard.
Cionaoith is staying active underneath Rana, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rana is looking to advance position but Cionaoith won't allow it.
Cionaoith wants to get back to full guard.
Rana seems to be working for a kimura but Cionaoith defends the submission attempt.
Rana is pressing down on Cionaoith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cionaoith is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cionaoith is not content to let Rana control the position.
Rana is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cionaoith wants to get back to full guard.
Cionaoith won't allow Rana to pass to mount.
Cionaoith trying to control from the bottom.
Rana wants to control but Cionaoith is keeping him busy.
Rana stalling away here and it's allowed Cionaoith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rana stands and throws Cionaoith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cionaoith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rana tries for a kimura but Cionaoith is defending well.
Cionaoith has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cionaoith, who protects the arm well.
Cionaoith stops Rana from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cionaoith wants to control but Rana postures up.
Rana tries to advance to mount but Cionaoith denies him.
Rana just content to control the position.
Rana moves into full mount!
Cionaoith has given up his back. Will we see Rana going for some submissions?
Rana is looking to control Cionaoith but Cionaoith is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four 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.
Cionaoith trying to control the hands but Rana won't let him.
Rana biding his time, looking for the opening.
Cionaoith looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rana.
Cionaoith showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rana has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafiq Rana dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rana gets a double leg takedown into Cionaoith's guard.
Rana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cionaoith is controlling Rana's posture.
Rana wants to pass the guard but Cionaoith is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rana slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cionaoith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cionaoith keeps working.
Rana works to advance to full mount. Cionaoith defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rana moves to the back.
Cionaoith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rana has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rana wants to control but Cionaoith is keeping busy.
Cionaoith tries to roll but Rana sticks to his back.
Rana wants to control the position but Cionaoith frees himself and scrambles - Rana manages to regain control in side control.
Rana trying to control the action but Cionaoith is working from the bottom.
Rana tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rana tries to advance position but instead Cionaoith slips a leg back in to half guard.
Rana is pressing down on Cionaoith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cionaoith is holding on for now.
Rana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cionaoith can do to turn this around?
Cionaoith is in trouble now - Rana has advanced to mount!
Rana moves to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rana struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rana working for a choke but Cionaoith is defending well.
Rana trying to control momentarily.
Cionaoith just trying to survive but Rana is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rana is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafiq Rana dominated that second round.
That's time! Rana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rana tries for a takedown but Cionaoith circles away easily
and Cionaoith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rana shoots for a double leg takedown but Cionaoith sprawls well. He's pushed Rana's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Cionaoith. No joy for Rana on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafiq Rana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cionaoith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Cionaoith coming out on top.
Rana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cionaoith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rana shoots in and drives through. Cionaoith sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cionaoith.
Rana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cionaoith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cionaoith lands a big head kick that sends Rana tumbling to the mat! Cionaoith takes a step backwards and waves Rana back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rana is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rana fails with the takedown
and Cionaoith counters with a good, hard body kick but Rana shrugs it off.
Oh Rana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cionaoith.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cionaoith.
Rana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cionaoith lands with a nice body punch.
Cionaoith fakes the leg kick and cracks Rana in the body.
Toal Kean Cionaoith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Cionaoith engages and cracks Rana with a massive lead left hook - Rana tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Cionaoith is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toal Kean Cionaoith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Kordic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Kordic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy West!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West tests Kordic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kordic cracks West with an open hand slap.
Kordic with a jab.
It looks like Billy West has been cut.
Kordic loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
West misses with an uppercut.
Kordic tries to counter by clinching up but West breaks away and moves out of range.
Kordic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Kordic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
John Kordic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West jabs Kordic right on the nose. Kordic blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Kordic misses.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kordic blocks a jab.
Kordic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
West misses with a looping left.
Kordic misses the jab.
A nice side step and West releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
West throws out a loose jab but Kordic uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kordic on his heels. He'll look to pass Kordic's guard now, I'm sure.
Kordic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from West.
West loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
West has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
West throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kordic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kordic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
West trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kordic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
West throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by West there.
Kordic blocks a jab.
West jabs Kordic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kordic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kordic counters with a straight right hand.
West misses with a body shot.
Kordic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
West throws a shot from downtown. Kordic moves away and avoids it.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kordic connects with a looping right hand.
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kordic misses with a body kick.
West swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
West jabs Kordic right on the nose. Kordic blinks but takes it well.
West lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
West closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - West lands in his opponent's guard.
West postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is looking to work some ground and pound but Kordic has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells West's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
West with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kordic looking to hit a scissor sweep but West is one step ahead there.
Kordic has control of West's left arm, preventing West from doing any damage.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kordic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
West working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kordic just misses with a punch to the body.
Kordic scores with a punch to the head.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kordic.
West takes a swing at Kordic's ribcage but misses.
Kordic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kordic lands with a hook. West tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A bone on bone clash there as West blocks the leg kick.
Kordic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
Kordic misses with the body kick
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
West moves out of range as Kordic throws a body kick.
Kordic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and West makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
West lands a nice hook to Kordic's body. Kordic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
West has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kordic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kordic throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy West's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kordic throws a front kick that sends West stumbling back into the cage.
West is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kordic's half guard.
West missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
West prevents Kordic from improving his position.
West landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
West trying to mount his opponent but Kordic defends it.
West winds up and cracks Kordic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
West throwing shots but Kordic is blocking nicely.
Kordic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but West scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West misses with a head shot. Kordic uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as West accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
West throws a strike but Kordic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
West looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
West is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kordic is in close to West's body, working some short punches and elbows.
West looking for a sweep. Not yet West, not yet.
Kordic wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Kordic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kordic trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kordic looking to pass the guard.
West pulls Kordic in close to prevent any damage.
Billy West has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kordic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kordic connects with a body shot that sends West's belly button to the back.
Kordic thuds a left hand into West's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kordic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before West has time to react.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kordic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but West checks it well.
John Kordic is winning the standup battle so far.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kordic.
Kordic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kordic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kordic gets a clinch.
West blocking some punches.
West goes for a takedown attempt but Kordic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
West moves away from the strike by Kordic.
Kordic misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from West.
West connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kordic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
West misses with an uppercut. Kordic saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kordic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kordic lands in his opponent's guard.
West controlling the position.
Kordic stopping the sweep attempt from West.
Kordic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
West has Kordic pulled in close to control his posture.
Kordic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kordic preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kordic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy West's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good standup being displayed there by West as he connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kordic, as that shot connected.
West checks a low kick from Kordic.
Kordic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for West!
You can see the frustration on West's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kordic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kordic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kordic misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kordic working away.
Kordic throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
West manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kordic's best efforts.
West trying to control from the bottom.
Kordic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kordic moves nicely into side control.
Kordic throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kordic lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on West's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
West is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kordic trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
Kordic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
West dodges the ground and pound from Kordic.
Kordic grinds an elbow into West's temple.
Kordic working away.
West manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kordic's best efforts.
Kordic is thwarting West's attempts to control the position.
Kordic wants to take a breather but West is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kordic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed West's head.
West is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
West gets full guard.
Kordic throws a big elbow that misses.
West utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kordic is in close to West's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kordic looking to sit in guard and control but West gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
West throws a strike but Kordic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kordic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kordic wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kordic trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
West has Kordic pulled in close to control his posture.
West keeping moving, preventing Kordic from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kordic clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Billy West'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.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
West throws out a counter right but Kordic avoids it with no problem.
West throws a shot to the body.
Kordic moves into the clinch.
Kordic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kordic lands a right hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kordic working aggressively here.
West wants a takedown but no success here.
Kordic misses with some punches.
West blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kordic lands a nice uppercut.
Kordic drops West onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! West is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
West is rocked!
That has opened up Billy West's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kordic misses with a hook from the clinch.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Kordic finish him?
West looking to stall.
Kordic works on West's body with a couple of short punches.
Kordic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
West is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kordic drops West onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! West is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kordic lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops West to his knees! Kordic keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Kordic!
John Kordic retains his light heavyweight title!
John Kordic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenton Okunaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Krimely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenton Okunaba is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenton Okunaba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Krimely!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okunaba gets a double leg takedown into Krimely's guard.
Krimely is looking to stand back up but Okunaba counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Krimely.
Okunaba slows the pace down in half guard.
Okunaba has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba landing strikes, looking to finish!
It looks like Jason Krimely has been cut.
Krimely tries to hold on but Okunaba pushes him away.
Okunaba is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Krimely to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Krimely shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okunaba looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Okunaba controlling the position easily from mount.
Krimely really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Okunaba. 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.
Okunaba'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.
Okunaba is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Krimely is surviving well by controlling Okunaba's body position as best he can.
Krimely wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Okunaba.
Okunaba with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Okunaba with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Krimely is on top in guard.
Okunaba has control of Krimely's left arm, preventing Krimely from doing any damage.
Krimely wants to control from the top but Okunaba keeps moving.
Okunaba 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.
Okunaba is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba has Krimely pulled in close to control his posture.
Okunaba has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krimely working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Krimely trying to control but Okunaba is working from the bottom.
Okunaba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Okunaba keeping moving, preventing Krimely from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okunaba is adopting a defensive guard.
Krimely should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Krimely trying to control the position from guard on top but Okunaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Krimely'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.
Okunaba throws a front kick that sends Krimely stumbling back into the cage.
Okunaba throws a front kick that sends Krimely stumbling back into the cage.
Krimely throws a body shot but no joy.
Krimely throws a jab but it's blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a good cross that connects.
Okunaba dodges the punch combination from Krimely.
Okunaba thinks about countering with a body kick.
Okunaba moves out of range as Krimely throws a body kick.
Okunaba feinted with a counter takedown.
Krimely has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Okunaba.
Krimely throws a series of punches but Okunaba avoids them all with ease.
Okunaba attempts a counter takedown but Krimely avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krimely gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Okunaba to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Okunaba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krimely's guard.
Krimely is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okunaba is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Krimely!
Okunaba controlling the position easily from mount.
Okunaba thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Okunaba is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Krimely to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Krimely shrugs it off.
Okunaba controlling from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krimely can do anything to dispel that myth.
Okunaba is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Okunaba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kenton Okunaba!
Kenton Okunaba retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenton Okunaba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jason Krimely was interviewed post fight and said 'Good luck with the new version of the job of keeping it in a statement issued by the time of day and night with the best way for me and you know that the government has been a good idea but I don't know what to do '.
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