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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Azadshatru Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter has chosen Cyprus Hill - Hits From the Bong as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Azadshatru Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter misses with a kick to the body
and Singh counters with a low kick, right behind Hunter 's knee.
Singh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hunter's guard.
Hunter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Singh manages to get himself to full guard.
Hunter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
Hunter throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hunter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but Singh has wrist control.
Hunter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Singh is looking to stand up but Hunter isn't so interested in that idea.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh managing to control the position.
Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but Singh has wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hunter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunter trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Singh scores with a leg kick.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Singh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Singh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunter. Hunter obviously looking to wear him down.
Jay Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh feints and as Hunter raises his hands in defense, Singh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hunter trying to keep a closed guard but Singh is proving a slippery customer.
Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Singh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Singh from controlling successfully.
Hunter is trying to keep Singh in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is pulling down on Singh's head. It's preventing any offense from Singh, at least for the moment.
Singh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Singh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Singh is in close to Hunter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Singh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunter won't allow Singh to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunter won't allow Singh to get back to his feet.
Singh pulls Hunter in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Hunter will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Singh scores with a nice head shot.
Singh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunter lands a big head kick that sends Singh tumbling to the mat! Hunter takes a step backwards and waves Singh back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Singh is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh stalks Hunter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hunter's face. Hunter staggers backwards, shaken.
Oh Singh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jay Hunter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Singh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Singh dodges the punch combination from Hunter.
Singh seems to have got his legs back now.
Singh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunter swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
Hunter tries to land a leg kick but Singh saw it coming and moves away.
Singh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Singh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Singh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hunter sprawls and moves away.
Hunter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Singh at a distance.
Hunter throws a lazy uppercut
and Singh counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick by Hunter misses
and Singh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Singh is out of range and Hunter settles back down.
The fighters circle, before Hunter throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Singh's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Hunter lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jay Hunter!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jay Hunter thanked BlackStar Athletics for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sativa Sensei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sensei might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stevie Ray - Pride and Joy. Miller has chosen Logic feat. Castro - Ballin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sativa Sensei looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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156 lbs
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World class MT
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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
44 - 29 - 1, fighting out of London, Sativa Sensei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Miller!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Miller.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sensei.
Miller tried to score with a low kick but Sensei checks it.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sensei has time to react.
A clash of legs there as Sensei blocks the low kick.
Miller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnny Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Sensei half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sensei checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick
and Sensei counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensei gets to mount! Miller was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Miller is working to get back to half guard.
Sensei avoids the attempt from Miller to control.
Sensei is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Miller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sensei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Miller throws a head kick but Sensei moves out of range.
Sensei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Miller misses.
Sensei drops down looking for a counter takedown but Miller sprawls and moves away.
Miller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Miller duly obliges.
Miller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Miller cracks Sensei with an open hand slap.
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!
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sensei tries to counter with a takedown but Miller is quick to defend against it.
Miller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sensei tries to counter with a takedown but Miller is quick to defend against it.
Sensei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miller. Miller obviously looking to wear him down.
Miller wants to clinch.
Sensei half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensei moves out of range of the leg kick from Miller.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Sensei feinted with a counter takedown.
Miller connects with a looping right hand.
Sensei checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Sensei appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sensei checks a low kick from Miller.
Miller throws a head kick that half lands.
Sensei has been working on his balance at Pitbull MMA London, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Miller.
Good leg kick by Miller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sensei ducks right into an uppercut from Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a head kick but Sensei moves out of range.
Sensei attempts a counter takedown but Miller avoids it well and moves away.
Sensei takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
Miller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sensei had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sensei tries to move into range but Miller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller throws a low kick, looking for Sensei's leg but Sensei calmly moves out of range.
Sensei avoids the head kick by Miller.
Sensei drops down looking for a counter takedown but Miller sprawls and moves away.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sensei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sensei on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Miller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Miller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Miller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Sativa Sensei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sensei avoids the body shot from Miller.
Sensei tries to counter with a takedown but Miller is quick to defend against it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miller.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Sensei slips the punch.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Sensei's head but Sensei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sensei half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller connects with a jab.
Miller tests Sensei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Sensei half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Sensei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller throws a leg kick that misses.
Sensei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller throws a low kick but Sensei avoids it.
Sensei avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Miller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sensei doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses the jab.
Miller scores with a head kick. Sensei tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Miller moves into the clinch.
Sensei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sensei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Sensei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sensei misses with some punches.
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Sensei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller scores with a hook to the body.
Sensei working aggressively here.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensei swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sensei has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Sensei throws a head punch that misses.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sensei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sensei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sensei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sensei misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Miller working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller cracks Sensei with a nice body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sensei misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Johnny Miller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Sensei.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
Sensei is rocked!
Sensei misses with some punches.
Sensei lands a shoulder strike.
Sensei misses with the head strike.
Miller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Sensei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller blocking some punches.
Sensei seems to have got his legs back now.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sensei swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Miller with a jab.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sensei takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Miller is looking to score with low kicks.
Sensei drops down looking for a counter takedown but Miller sprawls and moves away.
Miller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sensei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miller tries a low kick but Sensei avoids it.
Sensei feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Sensei's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miller thumps Sensei with a low kick.
Miller clinches up with Sensei and pushes him back against the cage.
Sensei misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sensei throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Sensei lands a right hand.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Sensei avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sensei.
Sensei blocking some punches.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller lands a body punch.
Sensei throws a head punch that misses.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sensei backwards.
Sensei has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sensei swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sensei misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sensei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sensei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller digs a right hand into Sensei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sensei's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sensei throws a head punch that misses.
Sensei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sensei throws a head punch that misses.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sensei throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sensei throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Sensei misses with some punches.
Sensei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sensei throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Sensei lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensei misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sensei backwards.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sensei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sensei throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
A short left from Miller.
Miller tries to work over Sensei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Miller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Miller digs a right hand into Sensei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sensei's gas tank.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sensei swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sensei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Sensei.
Sensei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
A head punch on the inside from Sensei fails to land.
Sensei throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Sensei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sensei prevents a body shot from Miller.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller lands a right hand.
Sensei has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Sensei throws a head punch that misses.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sensei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
Sativa Sensei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miller.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Miller!
An out of breath Johnny Miller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Three Dollar Hat. Scott has chosen Scotty Doesn't Know as his entrance music. Esteban Scott acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackie Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Esteban Scott!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scott somewhat.
Scott smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Scott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scott swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Scott dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scott lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scott has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lee is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Scott moves into the clinch.
Scott jumps guard but Lee stands there with Scott around his waist. Scott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackie Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Scott.
Nice elbow from Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scott is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee throws a leg kick but Scott moved away.
Scott scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scott.
Scott tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Scott looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
A cross from Lee lands.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Scott counters with a shoot takedown. Lee fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Scott's guard. Nice move by Lee!
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott advances position into side control!
Scott working the ground and pound but Lee is defending the strikes.
Scott is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Scott lands a nice forearm strike.
Scott is trying to ground and pound but Lee uses the momentary lack of control by Scott to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Scott throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Scott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Scott looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Scott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lee to regain full guard.
Scott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott.
Scott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scott throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Scott is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Scott's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Scott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott.
Scott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Scott dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lee throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.
Lee wants to clinch.
Esteban Scott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scott lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scott fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Scott checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Scott let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Scott slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott scores with a leg kick.
Scott attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Lee catches Scott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scott lands with a right hand.
Scott throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott throws a nice outside leg kick.
Scott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left lands for Scott.
Scott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee lands a jab.
Scott is looking to clinch.
Scott avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scott.
Scott throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Scott slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee looks for the body kick but Scott saw that one coming.
Scott thinks about the counter body kick.
Scott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Scott shoots in.
Scott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee slips a straight right by Scott.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scott.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackie Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scott throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Scott lands strikes from half guard.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
Scott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scott throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Scott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scott slips nicely into half guard.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scott drops an elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Scott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Scott lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scott is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Scott drops an elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Scott landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Scott throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Scott with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scott throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scott connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scott blocks a low kick nicely.
Scott closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott advances to half guard.
Scott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scott throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Scott looks to land a strike but Lee avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee pulls Scott in to control the position.
Scott is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackie Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Scott slips an elbow through the middle.
Scott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scott throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Scott's guard. Nice move by Lee!
Esteban Scott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Lee chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lee stands up over Scott, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee postures up in Scott's guard and throws a big left but Scott blocks it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Scott has wrist control.
Scott has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scott scores with a spinning back kick!
Scott lands with a nice body punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Scott. Lee shrugs it off though.
Scott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scott moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scott moves into the clinch.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scott 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban Scott!
After winning the bout, Esteban Scott thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Anastasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yossi Avitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Anthony Anastasio has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Anthony Anastasio seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Anastasio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yossi Avitan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anastasio throws a sloppy head kick and Avitan moves out of range easily.
Anastasio moves out of range of the leg kick from Avitan.
Anastasio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yossi Avitan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avitan wants to clinch.
Avitan looks to land a body kick but Anastasio moved away.
Avitan jabs at Anastasio's body.
Avitan's coach down at Team Beta Male was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Avitan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Anastasio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Avitan throws a shot from downtown. Anastasio moves away and avoids it.
Anastasio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Avitan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anastasio misses with a looping left.
Avitan defending well as Anastasio loads up on a big left hand.
Anastasio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Avitan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anastasio.
Anastasio moves out of range as Avitan throws a body kick.
Avitan lands with a nice combination. Anastasio backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avitan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anastasio throws a front kick aimed at Avitan's knee but Avitan avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Avitan blocks the low kick.
That kick from Avitan tenderised Anastasio's leg. Anastasio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anastasio connects with a nice looking jab.
Anastasio lands with a nice body punch.
Anastasio throws a front kick aimed at Avitan's knee but Avitan avoids it well.
Avitan cracks the inside of Anastasio's front leg.
Anastasio throws the left hand but Avitan avoids the punch easily.
Avitan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anastasio looks to land a body kick but Avitan moved away.
Anastasio avoids the head kick by Avitan.
It appears Anastasio was looking to counter with a kick there.
Avitan tries a head kick but it misses.
Anastasio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anastasio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Avitan's calf.
Avitan takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anastasio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avitan blocks a head kick by Anastasio.
Anastasio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anastasio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anastasio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avitan moves away.
Avitan unleashes a big counter combination but Anastasio bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Avitan tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick lands from Avitan.
Anastasio walks into a straight right hand from Avitan.
That kick from Avitan tenderised Anastasio's leg. Anastasio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Avitan avoids the body shot from Anastasio.
A head kick misses from Avitan.
Anastasio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anastasio walks into a left hand.
Anastasio misses with a head kick.
Avitan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Avitan scores with a jab to the head.
Avitan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anastasio's sensitive parts.
Anastasio lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avitan throws a looping overhand right but Anastasio ducks down to avoid it.
Anastasio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Avitan throws a sloppy head kick and Anastasio moves out of range easily.
Avitan tries to score with a low kick but Anastasio moves his leg out of the way.
Anastasio fires out a quick counter leg kick but Avitan just manages to avoid it.
Anastasio scores with a kick to the midsection.
Avitan throws a wild body kick that Anastasio sees coming a mile off.
Anastasio thinks about countering with a body kick.
Avitan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Avitan connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Anastasio.
Avitan looks to score with a jab to the body but Anastasio is just out of range.
Anastasio misses with a leg kick.
Anastasio throws a head kick but Avitan moves out of range.
Anastasio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avitan moves away.
Anastasio tries to work over Avitan's front leg with a kick but Avitan checks it.
Avitan scores with a jab to the body.
Avitan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anastasio swings for the body but Avitan moves out of range.
Avitan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anastasio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Avitan's calf.
Anastasio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Avitan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Avitan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anastasio with a jab.
Anastasio tries to work over Avitan's front leg with a kick but Avitan checks it.
Avitan throws a head kick but Anastasio moves out of range.
Avitan avoids a kick to the body.
Avitan thumps Anastasio with a low kick.
Anastasio clobbers Avitan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Anastasio has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Anastasio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Avitan circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avitan misses with a looping right.
Anastasio clinches with his opponent.
Anastasio lands with a right to the head.
Avitan gets through Anastasio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of 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 Anthony Anastasio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anastasio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Avitan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anastasio throws a sloppy head kick and Avitan moves out of range easily.
Avitan moves away from the strike by Anastasio.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avitan.
Avitan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Avitan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anastasio in his tracks.
Avitan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Avitan throws a leg kick but Anastasio sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Anastasio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anastasio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Avitan blocks a head kick by Anastasio.
Anastasio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Avitan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anastasio moves out of range as Avitan strikes.
Avitan scores with a jab. Anastasio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anastasio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Avitan.
Anastasio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Avitan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anastasio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Avitan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avitan lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anastasio misses with a wild body shot.
Anthony Anastasio is winning the standup battle so far.
Avitan moves away from the strike by Anastasio.
Anastasio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avitan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anastasio throws the kick towards the body but Avitan avoids it.
Avitan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anastasio has time to react.
Avitan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anastasio appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anastasio avoids the head kick by Avitan.
Anastasio is looking to score with low kicks.
Avitan misses with a series of wild punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anastasio, right into the meat.
Avitan checks a leg kick.
Anastasio tries to land a leg kick but Avitan saw it coming and moves away.
Avitan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Anastasio.
Anastasio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avitan throws out the jab.
Anastasio lands a glancing blow to the side of Avitan's head.
Avitan blocks the body kick.
Anastasio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avitan was well out of range. Poor timing from Anastasio.
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!
Anastasio throws a jab but it's blocked by Avitan.
Anastasio throws a sloppy head kick and Avitan moves out of range easily.
Avitan avoids a kick to the body.
Anastasio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anastasio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Avitan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anastasio was well out of range. Poor timing from Avitan.
Anastasio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anastasio misses with a head kick.
Avitan scores with a leg kick.
Avitan scores with a body shot.
Anastasio tries to land a front kick but Avitan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anastasio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anastasio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Avitan throws the left hand but Anastasio avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Avitan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Anastasio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anastasio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Avitan avoids the head kick by Anastasio.
Anastasio cracks Avitan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Avitan tries to clinch but Anastasio is having none of it.
Avitan works Anastasio's body with a nice hook.
Avitan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Avitan throws a nice looking combination but Anastasio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Avitan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anastasio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Anastasio misses.
Avitan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anastasio is able to avoid easily.
Avitan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anastasio misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio misses with a head kick.
Avitan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anastasio in his tracks.
Anastasio throws a body kick that misses.
Avitan throws a nice looking combination but Anastasio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anastasio throws a body shot but no joy.
Anastasio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Avitan counters with a stiff right hand.
Anastasio throws a chopping leg kick but Avitan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Avitan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anastasio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Avitan's corner calls for a 1-2. Avitan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anastasio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Avitan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Anastasio throws a sloppy head kick and Avitan moves out of range easily.
Avitan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Anastasio connects with a looping right hand.
Avitan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yossi Avitan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Anastasio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anastasio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A solid body kick from Anastasio.
Avitan tries to work over Anastasio's front leg with a kick but Anastasio checks it.
Avitan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Avitan tries to land a front kick but Anastasio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anastasio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anastasio throws a low kick but Avitan moves out of range easily.
Anastasio throws a body kick that misses.
Anastasio thuds his right hand into Avitan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Avitan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anastasio manages to avoid it.
Anastasio ducks under a wild hook from Avitan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anastasio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anastasio throws a sloppy head kick and Avitan moves out of range easily.
Avitan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anastasio ducks right into an uppercut from Avitan.
Avitan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anastasio's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avitan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anastasio.
Anastasio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anastasio keeps the fight on the outside.
Avitan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Avitan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anastasio moves away.
Anastasio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anastasio throws a head kick that misses.
Avitan keeps the fight on the outside.
Anastasio throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anastasio. Avitan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anastasio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Avitan throws a sloppy head kick and Anastasio moves out of range easily.
Avitan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Avitan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Avitan throws a leg kick which misses Anastasio's front leg but catches the back leg as Anastasio tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Anastasio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avitan tries to clinch there but Anastasio circles away.
Anastasio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Avitan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Avitan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Avitan blocks a head kick by Anastasio.
Avitan cracks the inside of Anastasio's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anastasio, right into the meat.
Avitan moves into range and clinches up with Anastasio.
Anastasio holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Avitan lands with a light punch inside.
Avitan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Anastasio lands a nice uppercut.
Avitan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avitan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anastasio backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Avitan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Anastasio looking to slow down the pace here.
Anastasio working aggressively here.
Avitan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avitan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anastasio's elbow.
Avitan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Avitan has a couple of punches blocked by Anastasio.
Anastasio misses with a body punch.
Anastasio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avitan's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio tries to work over Avitan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avitan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anastasio prevents a body shot from Avitan.
Anastasio is looking to control Avitan's arms but Avitan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Anastasio has his back to the cage.
Anastasio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anastasio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Anastasio.
Anastasio tries to work over Avitan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avitan lands an uppercut.
Avitan lands a nice shot to the body.
Anastasio leaning his opponent against the cage.
Anastasio looking to throw knees to the head but Avitan is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anthony Anastasio.
I think Anastasio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Anastasio!
After winning the bout, Anthony Anastasio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakke Ruutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruutu comes to the cage accompanied by 50 Cent - I'm Supposed to Die Tonight. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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36
174 lbs
28 - 11 - 1 |
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31
179 lbs
22 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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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
28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jakke Ruutu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ruutu counters with a one-two to the body.
Hoffman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That kick from Ruutu tenderised Hoffman's leg. Hoffman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hoffman misses with a straight left.
Ruutu with a jab.
Hoffman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruutu.
Ruutu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruutu connects with a body shot that sends Hoffman's belly button to the back.
Nice cross by Ruutu.
Ruutu misses with a hook.
Ruutu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoffman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruutu misses with a hook. Hoffman ducked under it nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruutu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoffman under the eye.
Ruutu throws an overhand right that lands on Hoffman's shoulder, as Hoffman tries to avoid the shot.
Ruutu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hoffman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ruutu looks to land a left hand but Hoffman moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman moves out of range as Ruutu throws a body kick.
Ruutu takes one to the chin there.
Ruutu blocks a jab.
Ruutu is looking to counter punch.
Hoffman throws a looping overhand right but Ruutu ducks down to avoid it.
Ruutu connects with a looping right hand.
Ruutu misses with a body shot.
Hoffman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut.
Ruutu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ruutu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoffman doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoffman looks to land a combination but Ruutu avoids it well.
Hoffman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ruutu.
Ruutu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hoffman's coach down at Cylon Training Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hoffman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoffman swings for the body but Ruutu moves out of range.
A cross from Ruutu lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruutu.
Hoffman ducks under a wild hook from Ruutu.
Nice defenses there by Hoffman.
Ruutu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoffman.
Hoffman slips a jab from Ruutu.
Hoffman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hoffman slips a jab and a cross from Ruutu.
Hoffman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruutu is out of range and Hoffman settles back down.
Hoffman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ruutu is out of range.
Ruutu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hoffman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoffman throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruutu.
Ruutu misses with the body kick
and Hoffman counters with a nice body shot.
Hoffman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruutu looks to land a left hand but Hoffman moved out of range nicely.
Ruutu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ruutu stuns Hoffman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hoffman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu misses with a hook.
Ruutu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ruutu digs a good body shot into Hoffman's ribs.
Hoffman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ruutu throws a one two combo.
Hoffman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ruutu lands a lovely overhand right.
Hoffman throws a hook to the side of Ruutu's head but Ruutu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoffman dodges the punch combination from Ruutu.
Hoffman replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ruutu blocks it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruutu.
Ruutu lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoffman scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Hoffman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruutu doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman looks to land a left hand but Ruutu moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Hoffman misses.
Hoffman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoffman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ruutu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hoffman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ruutu takes a swing at Hoffman's ribcage but misses.
Hoffman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Ruutu.
Ruutu throws an off balance right hand
and Hoffman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hoffman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hoffman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruutu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoffman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruutu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruutu moves out of range as Hoffman strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakke Ruutu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hoffman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoffman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoffman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ruutu lands the left hand.
Ruutu connects with an inside leg kick.
Hoffman staying out of range there.
Hoffman lunges at Ruutu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ruutu's hand.
Hoffman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ruutu.
Ruutu misses with a straight right.
Hoffman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruutu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoffman throws out a counter right but Ruutu avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Hoffman.
Ruutu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruutu throws a right hand that Hoffman ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoffman also avoids with ease.
Ruutu slips under a jab from Hoffman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman looks to throw the jab but Ruutu is out of range.
Hoffman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruutu attempts a counter takedown but Hoffman avoids it well and moves away.
Hoffman blocks a head kick by Ruutu.
Ruutu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jakke Ruutu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruutu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoffman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoffman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hoffman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruutu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoffman.
Ruutu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoffman throws out the jab.
Ruutu ducks under a wild hook from Hoffman.
Ruutu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoffman doesn't seem bothered though.
Ruutu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoffman on the side of the head.
Ruutu lands a jab to the nose.
Hoffman lands a slapping body shot.
Ruutu throws a wild body kick that Hoffman sees coming a mile off.
Hoffman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruutu throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Hoffman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ruutu.
Ruutu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoffman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ruutu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoffman can do to turn this around?
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!
Ruutu blocks a jab.
Ruutu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruutu throws a head kick but Hoffman moves out of range.
Hoffman tries a quick counter leg kick but Ruutu is wise to it.
Hoffman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoffman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ruutu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoffman scores with a hook.
Hoffman connects with a right hand. Ruutu shakes it off.
Hoffman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hoffman is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Hoffman shuts the power down on Ruutu. Lights out, game over! Hoffman is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Hoffman!
A less than humble Jack Hoffman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Murkula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustafa Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murkula comes to the cage accompanied by Forever Angel. Khan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Immortal Technique- The Cause of Death. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
188 lbs
29 - 7 - 2 |
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38
156 lbs
25 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taisto Murkula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mustafa Khan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Murkula.
Khan moves out of range as Murkula strikes.
Khan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Khan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murkula throws out a loose jab but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Murkula blocks the leg kick.
Murkula feinted with a counter takedown.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Khan loads up on a big right hand but Murkula slips the punch.
Murkula appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Khan misses with a leg kick.
Khan throws a leg kick
and Murkula counters with a solid body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murkula.
Khan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murkula checks it well.
Murkula blocks a leg kick.
Khan slips under a jab from Murkula.
Murkula seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Khan misses.
Khan swings for the body but Murkula moves out of range.
Khan looks to land a left hand but Murkula moved out of range nicely.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Khan throws a jab but it's blocked by Murkula.
Khan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murkula's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murkula throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.
Khan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murkula feints and as Khan raises his hands in defense, Murkula changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murkula postures up in Khan's guard and throws a big left but Khan blocks it.
Khan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murkula.
Murkula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murkula is looking to work some ground and pound but Khan has wrist control.
Murkula stops Khan from standing up.
Murkula wants to pass the guard but Khan is keeping the position.
Murkula has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Khan pulls Murkula in close to his closed guard and prevents Murkula from doing any damage or advancing position.
Murkula distracts Khan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan being controlled here, momentarily.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Murkula from controlling successfully.
Khan controls Murkula momentarily but Murkula frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murkula in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murkula throwing strikes but missing.
Murkula in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murkula postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khan misses with a jab to the body
and Murkula counters with a one-two to the body.
Khan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Murkula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good work by Murkula as he checks the leg kick.
Murkula turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've been informed that Khan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Murkula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murkula misses the jab.
Murkula has his takedown stuffed
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Khan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murkula lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Khan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab by Murkula.
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!
Murkula thuds his right hand into Khan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Murkula does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murkula scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murkula will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khan scores with a leg kick.
Mustafa Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Khan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murkula rather than just go for the knockout.
Khan throws a head kick that Murkula semi-blocks.
Murkula looks to throw the jab but Khan is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Khan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khan looks for the body kick but Murkula saw that one coming.
Donk. Murkula catches Khan right on the button with a cross.
Murkula misses with an uppercut.
Khan tries a quick counter leg kick but Murkula is wise to it.
Khan thows a leg kick but Murkula checks it
and Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murkula looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Khan manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Murkula dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Murkula just misses with a punch to the body.
Taisto Murkula is winning the standup battle so far.
Khan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murkula.
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
Murkula changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Khan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Khan misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Murkula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murkula keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murkula jabs Khan right on the nose. Khan blinks but takes it well.
Murkula does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Khan misses with a looping right.
Murkula misses with a few strikes there.
Murkula slips a jab from Khan.
Murkula keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murkula misses with an uppercut
and Murkula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khan throws a shot from downtown. Murkula moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan blocks a leg kick.
Khan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan misses with the combination.
Murkula drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khan sprawls and moves away.
Murkula staying out of range there.
Murkula closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khan circles away.
Khan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Khan throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Murkula misses the target.
Khan throws a big shot that misses.
Murkula changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murkula misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khan lands a lovely overhand right.
Khan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murkula stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murkula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khan.
Khan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murkula.
Khan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murkulas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Khan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murkula.
Khan throws a solid leg kick but Murkula takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khan.
Khan is looking to slow Murkula down with leg kicks.
Taisto Murkula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murkula keeps Khan at a distance using the push kick.
Khan wants to land a leg kick but Murkula is out of range.
Khan misses with a shot to the body
and Murkula counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Khan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Khan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Murkula's head but Murkula sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murkula.
Murkula takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murkula works Khan's body with a nice hook.
Murkula tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khan defends well and Murkula ends up having to push Khan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taisto Murkula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan leaves Murkula with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murkula will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murkula changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Khan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Murkula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khan keeps working.
Murkula working the ground and pound but Khan is defending the strikes.
Murkula goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Khan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Murkula's guard! Nice work there by Khan!
Murkula has his foot on Khan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khan works his way back into a safe position though.
Khan stopping the sweep attempt from Murkula.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murkula wants to improve his position but instead Khan has moved into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murkula looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murkula wants to sweep but Khan has passed to side control!
Taisto Murkula overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khan gets to mount! Murkula was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Khan forces the positional change into back control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Murkula's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Murkula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan defending well as Murkula loads up on a big left hand.
Murkula connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murkula scores with a decent looking hook.
Khan cracks Murkula with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murkula. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Murkula throws a jab but it's blocked by Khan.
Murkula swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Khan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khan scores with a leg kick.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Murkula moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan slips under a jab.
Murkula moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Khan misses with a hook.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murkula dives in for a single leg takedown but Khan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Khan misses with a low kick.
Khan blocks a jab.
Khan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murkula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khan throws a lazy uppercut
letting Murkula counter with a right hand.
Khan cracks Murkula with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murkula.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murkula, right into the meat.
Murkula swings widly with a right hand
and Murkula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murkula loads up on a big right hand but Khan slips the punch.
Khan needs to keep his hands up - Murkula had a free shot at his head there.
Khan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murkula can pounce on him.
Murkula scores with a hook to the body. Khan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murkula tries a low kick but Khan avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Murkula.
Murkula avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Khan throws a leg kick but Murkula sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Khan slips under a jab from Murkula.
Khan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murkula avoids the body shot from Khan.
Murkula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Khan checks a low kick from Murkula.
Murkula lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khan's sensitive parts.
Khan throws a lazy right hand but Murkula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murkula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murkula slips under a jab from Khan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan slips under a jab from Murkula.
Murkula loads up on a big right hand but Khan slips the punch.
Khan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some bone on bone action there as Murkula checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murkula lands a jab to the head.
Khan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murkula. Murkula circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murkula misses with a takedown attempt
and Khan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murkula checks the leg kick.
Murkula lands a slapping body shot.
Murkula throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khan counters with a nice body kick.
Murkula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Murkula is looking to land body kicks.
Murkula checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murkula takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murkula lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murkula throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Murkula.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Khan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Khan moves out of range of the strikes.
Khan scores with a spinning back kick!
Murkula just misses with a punch to the body.
Murkula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murkula lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khan, right into the meat.
Khan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murkula ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Khan thows a body kick. Murkula tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Khan cracks the inside of Murkula's front leg.
Murkula feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Taisto Murkula.
Well Murkula has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Taisto Murkula!
Taisto Murkula decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neo Kable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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275 lbs
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247 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neo Kable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kable throws a head kick that misses
and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morgan throws a body kick that misses.
Kable throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan thumps Kable with a low kick.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Kable is looking to counter the offense by Morgan and move into the clinch.
Morgan misses with a kick to the body
and Kable counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kable lands a big head kick that sends Morgan tumbling to the mat! Kable takes a step backwards and waves Morgan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jason Morgan has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Morgan motions for Kable to come forward. Morgan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
Morgan's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Morgan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Morgan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kable just misses with a punch to the body.
Kable throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morgan.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kable swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Kable lands a big head kick that sends Morgan tumbling to the mat! Kable takes a step backwards and waves Morgan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kable throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kable scores with a jab to the head.
Morgan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Morgan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kable is able to avoid easily.
Kable cracks Morgan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kable has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Morgan to stand back up!
Morgan is rocked!
Kable moves in close and cracks Morgan with a massive right hand! Morgan, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Kable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neo Kable!
A very excited looking Neo Kable 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.
Jason Morgan spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juji Gatame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatame comes to the cage accompanied by Storm. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juji Gatame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Hanks!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hanks throws a jab when Gatame was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gatame. That's going to slow Hanks down.
Gatame looks to throw the jab but Hanks is out of range.
Hanks's coach down at Cell Block Six was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hanks's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatame moves away.
Hanks lands a jab to the nose.
Hanks misses the body punch
and Gatame counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hanks lands with a good body shot.
Hanks digs a good body shot into Gatame's ribs.
Hanks throws a hook but Gatame avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gatame.
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!
No joy there for Hanks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gatame jabs Hanks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gatame lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick from Hanks misses
and Hanks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanks has closed the distance and engaged Gatame in a clinch.
Gatame pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gatame.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatame throws a hook but Hanks blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gatame.
Gatame checks a low kick from Hanks.
Hanks ducks under a wild hook from Gatame.
Hanks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hanks takes a swing at Gatame's ribcage but misses.
Gatame walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gatame blocks the body kick.
Gatame slips under a jab.
Gatame throws a push kick but Hanks slaps the foot to one side.
Gatame misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gatame scores with a head kick.
Hanks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hanks throws a low kick but Gatame moves out of range easily.
Gatame moves out of range as Hanks strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks misses with a double jab
and Gatame counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Hanks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gatame wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gatame is chipping away with strikes.
Gatame is chipping away with strikes.
Gatame working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanks tries to buck Gatame off but Gatame is having none of it.
Gatame looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hanks is avoiding damage well.
Gatame 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.
We've been hearing that Gatame has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hanks struggling a bit here.
Gatame is working Hanks over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gatame is putting a hurting on Hanks here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hanks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gatame 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.
Gatame working the strikes but Hanks uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Gatame has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hanks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gatame trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanks keeping moving, preventing Gatame from controlling successfully.
Gatame is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Hanks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gatame.
Hanks has momentary wrist control but Gatame slips an elbow through the middle.
It looks like Craig Hanks has been cut.
Gatame looking to pass the guard.
Gatame postures up in Hanks's guard and throws a big left but Hanks blocks it.
Gatame keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hanks's head.
Gatame with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanks is on top in guard.
Hanks postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juji Gatame dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Hanks's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hanks avoids the head kick by Gatame.
Gatame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gatame throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hanks counters with a straight right hand.
Hanks throws a body shot but no joy.
Gatame fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hanks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gatame throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hanks avoids it.
That kick from Gatame tenderised Hanks's leg. Hanks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hanks throws an overhand right that lands on Gatame's shoulder, as Gatame tries to avoid the shot.
Hanks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gatame counters with a nice leg kick.
Hanks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gatame.
No joy there for Gatame, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hanks appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gatame throws a body punch but Hanks moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good work by Gatame as he checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gatame checks a leg kick.
Gatame is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gatame tries to score with a low kick but Hanks moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Gatame.
Gatame throws out a leg kick but Hanks moves out of range and Gatame only half commits.
Hanks tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gatame smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hanks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Juji Gatame is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatame fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanks.
Hanks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gatame throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanks misses with a jab to the body
and Gatame counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gatame throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gatame lands with a hook. Hanks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatame lunges at Hanks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hanks's hand.
Hanks tries to sprawl but Gatame drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hanks is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatame is looking to stall here but Hanks recovers full guard.
Hanks trying to control the position.
Gatame is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanks can do to turn this around?
Gatame is stalling in the full guard.
Gatame pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanks is keeping the position for now.
Gatame trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatame stopping the sweep attempt from Hanks.
Gatame in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanks controlling the position.
Gatame trying to control but Hanks is working from the bottom.
Hanks looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gatame puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Juji Gatame overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gatame thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gatame takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hanks trying to control but Gatame postures up.
Gatame is trying to control the action in half guard but Hanks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanks holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hanks is pressing down on Gatame's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gatame working some strikes from top position.
Gatame with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gatame loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gatame is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanks has wrist control.
Hanks keeping moving, preventing Gatame from controlling successfully.
Hanks wants to sweep here but Gatame controlling him for the moment.
Gatame throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juji Gatame dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Craig Hanks'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. This is the final round!
Gatame lands a lovely overhand right.
Gatame scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Gatame misses.
Gatame slips a jab from Hanks.
Gatame is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hanks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gatame.
Hanks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hanks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gatame misses the target.
Gatame motions for Hanks to come forward. Gatame throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gatame lunges at Hanks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hanks's hand.
Gatame lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatame scores with a nice right hand.
Hanks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gatame can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Hanks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatame takes a swing at Hanks's ribcage but misses.
Hanks blocks a head kick by Gatame.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatame throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hanks tries to clinch but Gatame is having none of it.
Gatame avoids a kick to the body.
Gatame throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Gatame.
Hanks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gatame lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanks misses the shot to the body.
Gatame uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanks.
Gatame gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hanks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Hanks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gatame misses with an uppercut. Hanks saw that one coming.
Gatame digs a good body shot into Hanks's ribs.
Hanks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Craig Hanks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks walks into a left hand.
Hanks scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gatame clobbers Hanks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Decent striking displayed by Gatame there.
Gatame swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hanks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gatame wants to take the fight to the mat but Hanks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gatame prevents a body shot from Hanks.
Gatame breaks the clinch.
Hanks looks to land a left hand but Gatame moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gatame.
Hanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatame is just out of range.
Gatame connects with a right hand. Hanks shakes it off.
Gatame avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanks lands a jab to Gatame's midsection.
Gatame avoids the head kick by Hanks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatame closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hanks quickly recovers to half guard.
Gatame trying to control from half guard but Hanks is working away.
Gatame is nestled in close to Hanks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hanks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gatame.
Gatame missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gatame throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hanks tries to get to full guard but Gatame has control of the leg.
Gatame trying to advance position but Hanks counters by regaining guard.
Gatame won't allow Hanks to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gatame accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gatame postures up.
Gatame trying to control but Hanks is working from the bottom.
Gatame forces his way into half guard.
Gatame is working for a kimura but Hanks is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatame throwing shots but Hanks is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juji Gatame showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gatame, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juji Gatame!
After the fight, Juji Gatame was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Victor Zsasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arni Jarnkarl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zsasz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 2Pac: When We Ride ft. Outlawz. Victor Zsasz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Zsasz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arni Jarnkarl!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zsasz connects with an inside leg kick.
Jarnkarl misses the jab.
Jarnkarl chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zsasz can pounce on him.
Jarnkarl drops Zsasz with a left and a right! Oh, Zsasz is hurt - Jarnkarl dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Victor Zsasz has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zsasz wants to control but Jarnkarl postures up.
Jarnkarl working the strikes but Zsasz uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Zsasz is not content to let Jarnkarl control the position.
Zsasz won't allow Jarnkarl to pass to mount.
Zsasz pushes Jarnkarl off looking to stand but Jarnkarl dives back in and keeps control.
Zsasz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jarnkarl.
Zsasz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsasz is not content to let Jarnkarl control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarnkarl is looking to advance position but Zsasz won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jarnkarl not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jarnkarl is thwarting Zsasz's attempts to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zsasz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jarnkarl goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jarnkarl throws a body punch but Zsasz moves out of range.
Zsasz 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.
Jarnkarl swings for the body but Zsasz moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz lands a right hook to the body.
Zsasz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jarnkarl. Jarnkarl circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jarnkarl has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A slow jab from Jarnkarl misses its intended target.
Zsasz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zsasz throws a lazy right hand but Jarnkarl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zsasz throws a good cross that connects.
Zsasz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Victor Zsasz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarnkarl chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zsasz can pounce on him.
Jarnkarl 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.
Jarnkarl walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jarnkarl throws a hook to the side of Zsasz's head but Zsasz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jarnkarl blocks a leg kick.
Zsasz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jarnkarl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zsasz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl misses with a body shot.
A big right from Jarnkarl misses.
Jarnkarl blocks a leg kick.
Jarnkarl raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zsasz with a jab.
Zsasz throws a solid leg kick but Jarnkarl takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zsasz.
Zsasz looks to throw the jab but Jarnkarl is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zsasz!
Zsasz slips under a jab.
Jarnkarl misses with an uppercut
and Zsasz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Jarnkarl misses the target.
Zsasz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zsasz is looking to slow Jarnkarl down with leg kicks.
Zsasz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarnkarl.
Zsasz throws a looping overhand right but Jarnkarl ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zsasz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zsasz just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Zsasz as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zsasz throws a series of punches but Jarnkarl avoids them all with ease.
Jarnkarl checks a low kick from Zsasz.
Zsasz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zsasz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jarnkarl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsasz.
Jarnkarl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Zsasz misses its target.
Zsasz just misses with a punch to the body.
Zsasz moves out of range as Jarnkarl throws a body kick.
Zsasz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jarnkarl on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Zsasz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Zsasz'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.
Zsasz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jarnkarl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Zsasz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jarnkarl misses with a hook. Zsasz ducked under it nicely.
Zsasz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarnkarl.
Zsasz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zsasz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zsasz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jarnkarl defending well as Zsasz loads up on a big left hand.
Zsasz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarnkarl is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarnkarl throws a head kick that misses
and Zsasz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jarnkarl's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jarnkarl throws out a loose jab but Zsasz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zsasz scores with a decent looking hook.
Zsasz checks the leg kick.
Zsasz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jarnkarl counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsasz throws a head kick but Jarnkarl moves out of range.
Zsasz sets himself, and Jarnkarl steps forward looking for the clinch! Zsasz avoids it this time.
Zsasz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zsasz tried to score with a low kick but Jarnkarl checks it.
Jarnkarl is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jarnkarl takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zsasz staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jarnkarl.
Zsasz takes a swing at Jarnkarl's ribcage but misses.
Jarnkarl chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zsasz can pounce on him.
Jarnkarl tries to work over Zsasz's front leg with a kick but Zsasz checks it.
Zsasz throws a big shot that misses.
Victor Zsasz is winning the standup battle so far.
Zsasz throws a big shot that misses.
Zsasz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jarnkarl steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zsasz.
Jarnkarl blocks a low kick nicely.
Zsasz backing away here, and Jarnkarl unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zsasz misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl is looking to chop away at Zsasz's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zsasz.
Jarnkarl scores with a push kick.
Jarnkarl takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jarnkarl. Zsasz does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarnkarl misses with a hook. Zsasz ducked under it nicely.
Zsasz avoids the head kick by Jarnkarl.
Zsasz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jarnkarl just manages to avoid it.
Zsasz throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jarnkarl counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl checks a low kick from Zsasz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jarnkarl. That's going to slow Zsasz down.
Zsasz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jarnkarl cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz lands a slapping body shot.
Zsasz cracks a nice hook into Jarnkarl's ribs.
Zsasz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jarnkarl.
Zsasz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jarnkarl tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zsasz throws a shot to the body.
Jarnkarl takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zsasz, right into the meat.
Zsasz lands a jab to the head.
Zsasz lands with an overhand left.
Zsasz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jarnkarl moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zsasz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zsasz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jarnkarl has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarnkarl blocks a leg kick.
Jarnkarl doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zsasz.
Jarnkarl throws a body shot but no joy.
Jarnkarl swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zsasz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zsasz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zsasz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zsasz blocks a head kick by Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl moves out of range of the body kick from Zsasz.
Zsasz throws a leg kick but Jarnkarl sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zsasz wants to land a leg kick but Jarnkarl is out of range.
Zsasz scores with a jab to the head.
Zsasz connects with a body shot.
Zsasz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Zsasz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Zsasz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zsasz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zsasz lands with an uppercut that bounces Jarnkarl off the cage and back into range.
Zsasz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarnkarl moves away.
Jarnkarl is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zsasz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zsasz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl lands a nice looking body shot.
Zsasz lunges at Jarnkarl with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jarnkarl's hand.
Zsasz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zsasz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jarnkarl 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarnkarl scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zsasz loads up on a big right hand but Jarnkarl slips the punch.
Jarnkarl appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zsasz lands a lovely overhand right.
Zsasz misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsasz throws a lazy uppercut
and Jarnkarl counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jarnkarl throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jarnkarl walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jarnkarl tries a head kick but it misses.
Zsasz feints and then cracks Jarnkarl's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jarnkarl down.
A low kick from Zsasz is predictable there
enabling Jarnkarl to counter with a crisp jab.
Zsasz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zsasz scores with a jab to the head.
Jarnkarl pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zsasz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jarnkarl doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arni Jarnkarl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz tries a head kick but it misses.
Zsasz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zsasz thumps Jarnkarl with a low kick.
Jarnkarl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jarnkarl darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zsasz lands an overhand right.
Zsasz avoids the head kick by Jarnkarl.
Zsasz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jarnkarl delivers a nice body kick.
Zsasz scores with a punch to the head.
Zsasz connects with a solid leg kick.
Jarnkarl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zsasz.
A head kick misses from Jarnkarl.
A clash of legs there as Jarnkarl blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl 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.
Zsasz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jarnkarl will feel that in the morning.
Zsasz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarnkarl.
Zsasz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zsasz lands an overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zsasz. That's going to slow Jarnkarl down.
Zsasz connects with a leg kick. Jarnkarl looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zsasz misses with a leg kick
and Jarnkarl counters with a solid body kick.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick but Zsasz checks it.
Zsasz misses with a double jab.
Zsasz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zsasz cracks Jarnkarl with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jarnkarl has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zsasz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jarnkarl can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarnkarl throws a head kick that misses.
Zsasz cracks Jarnkarl with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zsasz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jarnkarl's head.
Jarnkarl has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jarnkarl lands with a kick to the temple. Zsasz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zsasz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jarnkarl was well out of range. Poor timing from Zsasz.
Jarnkarl takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zsasz.
Jarnkarl throws a head kick that misses
and Zsasz counters with an inside leg kick.
Zsasz misses the shot to the body.
Victor Zsasz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zsasz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Zsasz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zsasz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Zsasz!
Victor Zsasz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Reznick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Police State (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). State has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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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
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trevor Reznick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Police State!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from State finds it's target.
State throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reznick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
State throws a nice looking combination but Reznick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reznick tried to counter with a leg kick but State avoided it.
State scores with a decent looking hook.
Police State seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
State loads up on a big right hand but Reznick slips the punch.
Reznick tries to land a leg kick but State saw it coming and moves away.
State misses with a body punch
and Reznick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reznick looks for the body kick but State saw that one coming.
State just misses with a punch to the body.
State jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reznick looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab from State finds it's way through Reznick's defenses.
Reznick tries to clinch but State is having none of it.
A right-left combo lands from State.
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!
Some wild striking there from State.
State scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reznick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from State.
State ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reznick moves away.
A quick step to the side and Reznick tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
State throws a sloppy head kick and Reznick moves out of range easily.
Reznick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to State's calf.
Reznick slips a jab from State.
Reznick tries to move into range but State moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
State misses with an uppercut.
State scores with a decent looking hook.
State throws a body punch but Reznick moves out of range.
State swings and misses with a hook to the body.
State scoring well with a low kick there.
State misses with a hook. Reznick ducked under it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as State checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reznick clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reznick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
State chopping away at his opponent's legs.
State swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reznick checks a low kick from State.
State misses with a wild body shot.
State tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reznick was well out of range. Poor timing from State.
Reznick looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
State throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reznick is looking to counter with a body kick.
Reznick ducks under a wild hook from State.
State cracks Reznick with a right hand to the side of the head.
State misses with a body shot.
State fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
State throws a big shot that misses.
Reznick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznick drops his hands momentarily and State takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
State waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reznick.
As State backs away, Reznick returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
State fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reznick.
State misses with a double jab
and Reznick counters with a left to the body.
State throws an overhand right that lands on Reznick's shoulder, as Reznick tries to avoid the shot.
Reznick throws a leg kick which misses State's front leg but catches the back leg as State tries to avoid it.
State throws a lazy right hand but Reznick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
State tries a head kick but it misses.
State has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reznick.
Reznick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
State misses the jab.
Reznick tries to close the distance and clinch but State swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reznick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from State.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznick has closed the distance and engaged State in a clinch.
Reznick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reznick.
Reznick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reznick.
State lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Reznick.
Reznick has a couple of punches blocked by State.
Reznick tries to work over State's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reznick has State pressed against the cage.
State throws a head punch that misses.
Reznick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reznick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reznick lands a left hand.
State tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reznick lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
State tries to pull guard but Reznick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
State misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Police State dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A low kick from State misses
and Reznick counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
State rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reznick counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reznick moves out of range of the strikes.
Reznick connects with a leg kick. State looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reznick is looking to slow State down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheers as Reznick lands an impressive looking overhand right. State doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Police State has been cut.
Police State seems to be getting the better of the standup.
State throws a looping overhand right but Reznick ducks down to avoid it.
Reznick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and State has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reznick has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
State throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Reznick to counter with a crisp jab.
Reznick lands a jab to State's midsection.
State is breathing heavily.
Reznick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
State's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
State checks the leg kick.
Reznick lands a nice hook to State's body. State takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reznick lands a nice shot to the body.
Reznick drops State with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but State looks back up at him and smiles so Reznick waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
State is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
State stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reznick.
State ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reznick moves away.
State takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reznick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from State. Those never looked like landing.
Reznick feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reznick throws a low kick, looking for State's leg but State calmly moves out of range.
State takes a shot right to the bread basket.
State steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reznick. That one must have hurt.
Reznick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
State moves out of range as Reznick throws a body kick.
State takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reznick moves out of range of the strikes.
State misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznick throws a body punch but State moves out of range.
Reznick misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
State misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
State throws a jab but it's blocked by Reznick.
State tries a head kick but it misses.
State misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reznick.
Reznick throws a nice outside leg kick.
State falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reznick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
State takes a swing at Reznick's ribcage but misses.
Reznick connects with a right hand. State shakes it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Reznick.
State throws a big shot that misses.
Reznick tries to clinch but State moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznick clinches.
Still in the clinch, Reznick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reznick has a couple of punches blocked by State.
State is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reznick to keep the fight standing.
State blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
State jumps guard but Reznick stands there with State around his waist. State gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reznick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trevor Reznick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by State.
State working aggressively here.
Reznick scores with a shot to the side of State's head.
Reznick breaks the clinch.
Reznick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
State with a hook.
Reznick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reznick misses with a low kick as State jumps back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as State checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznick misses with a low kick.
You can see that State has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
State lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
State misses with a straight left.
Reznick appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
State lands an overhand right.
Reznick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but State was well out of range. Poor timing from Reznick.
State fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reznick on the side of the head.
Reznick connects with a leg kick. State looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
State misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reznick scores with a crisp jab that stopped State in his tracks.
Reznick jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
State is still on wobbly legs! Can Reznick finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reznick lands a nice hook to State's body. State takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
State seems to have recovered his senses.
Reznick closes the distance and pushes State back into the cage.
Reznick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Reznick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Police State's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Reznick blocks the body kick.
State misses with an uppercut
and Reznick counters with a low kick, right behind State 's knee.
Reznick pounces like a tiger and cracks State with a vicious hook! State is down but not out! Reznick follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Trevor Reznick!
Trevor Reznick decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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pop
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