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SP ICON Kakoullis V Diego 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Pitakaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitakaka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: my dick. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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217 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lionel Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Pitakaka!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitakaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Santos checks a low kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka looks to land a body kick but Santos moved away.
Santos is looking to counter with a body kick.
Pitakaka is looking to land body kicks.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Santos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pitakaka - that will leave a mark!
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitakaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos throwing a counter right hand but Pitakaka manages to avoid it.
Pitakaka looks to land a body kick but Santos moved away.
Pitakaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Pitakaka is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitakaka throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
It looked like Santos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pitakaka throws a lazy body kick
and Santos counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pitakaka is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Santos is looking for a counter combo.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Pitakaka.
Santos checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick from Pitakaka lands but Santos takes it in his stride.
Santos blocks the body kick.
Santos tries to counter by clinching up but Pitakaka breaks away and moves out of range.
Pitakaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Santos blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
As Pitakaka looks to move away, Santos throws a big counter combo but Pitakaka just gets out of the way.
Good standup being displayed there by Santos as he connects with a hook.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitakaka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Santos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Santos blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
As Pitakaka looks to move away, Santos throws a big counter combo but Pitakaka just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Santos coming out on top.
Pitakaka throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Santos counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Pitakaka! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lionel Santos!
Lionel Santos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onizuka Stresemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stresemann comes to the cage accompanied by Takashi Sorimachi - Poison . 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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224 lbs
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212 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent MT
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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
27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Onizuka Stresemann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Wuzz!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stresemann throws out a powerful jab.
Wuzz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wuzz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wuzz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stresemann counters with a stiff right hand.
Wuzz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wuzz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stresemann defends it well.
Wuzz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stresemann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wuzz.
Wuzz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stresemann looking for submissions off his back.
Wuzz decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stresemann's corner calls for a 1-2. Stresemann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Stresemann misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wuzz.
Stresemann manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wuzz's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wuzz is working for an americana but Stresemann has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Wuzz was thinking about the submission.
Stresemann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wuzz lying in Stresemann's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Stresemann decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Wuzz taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Onizuka Stresemann!
An intense looking Onizuka Stresemann took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'wooo im de bes'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinz Doofenshmirtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by NWO Wolfpack. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
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245 lbs
20 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Heinz Doofenshmirtz!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a lazy right hand but Doofenshmirtz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doofenshmirtz's corner calls for a 1-2. Doofenshmirtz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
James checks a low kick from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
Doofenshmirtz throws a front kick aimed at James's knee but James avoids it well.
Doofenshmirtz tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doofenshmirtz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doofenshmirtz defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Doofenshmirtz flicks out a counter leg kick but James steps away.
James walks into a jab.
Doofenshmirtz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doofenshmirtz, right into the meat.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Doofenshmirtz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Doofenshmirtz takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Heinz Doofenshmirtz has been cut.
Doofenshmirtz throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Doofenshmirtz lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doofenshmirtz.
James shoots in and gets a takedown into Doofenshmirtz's guard.
Doofenshmirtz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Doofenshmirtz keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
Doofenshmirtz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
James lands a couple of elbows.
Doofenshmirtz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
James controls from within his opponent's guard.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James 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.
James keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Doofenshmirtz's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz trying to strike off his back.
James scoring with punches to the head and body.
James lands a couple of elbows.
Doofenshmirtz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Doofenshmirtz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James won't allow Doofenshmirtz to sweep him here.
Doofenshmirtz working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doofenshmirtz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
James engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
James connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is in close to Doofenshmirtz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
James landing with the ground and pound.
Doofenshmirtz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doofenshmirtz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
James cracks Doofenshmirtz with a solid left hand.
Doofenshmirtz pushes a forearm under James's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, James is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Heinz Doofenshmirtz!
A victorious Heinz Doofenshmirtz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darwin Strapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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191 lbs
10 - 6 - 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
17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darwin Strapp!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis throws a leg kick but Strapp sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strapp avoids the head kick by Lewis.
Lewis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strapp fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strapp finds it's way round the side to connect with Lewis's head.
Lewis avoids a kick to the body.
Lewis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Strapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Darwin Strapp has been cut.
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strapp replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lewis blocks it well.
Strapp scores with a jab. Lewis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A solid body kick from Lewis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a looping left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lewis.
Lewis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lewis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Lewis.
Strapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strapp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lewis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
Strapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strapp misses with a straight right.
Lewis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strapp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis 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.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strapp! But no joy.
Lewis staying out of range there.
Strapp blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Strapp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strapp misses with an uppercut. Lewis saw that one coming.
Strapp missing with a left hand there. Lewis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strapp connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Strapp will feel that in the morning.
Strapp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lewis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lewis tries to clinch there but Strapp circles away.
Strapp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strapp throws a right hand that misses
and Lewis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lewis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strapp misses the jab.
Lewis thinks about countering with a head kick.
Strapp throws out a powerful jab.
Strapp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lewis looks for the body kick but Strapp saw that one coming.
Lewis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strapp fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lewis is out of range.
Lewis is looking to counter punch.
Strapp scores with a leg kick.
Lewis just misses with a punch to the body.
Strapp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strapp attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Strapp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lewis at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Strapp misses.
Strapp throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Lewis. Those never looked like landing.
Lewis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lewis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Strapp counters with a nice body kick.
Strapp stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lewis misses with an uppercut
enabling Strapp to counter with a crisp jab.
Strapp throws a hook but Lewis avoids it easily.
Lewis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darwin Strapp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Strapp ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Darwin Strapp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lewis avoids the body shot from Strapp.
A slapping body kick lands there for Strapp.
The fighters circling - Lewis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lewis moves out of range as Strapp strikes.
Strapp moves out of range as Lewis throws a body kick.
Strapp throws a head kick that half lands.
The fighters circling - Lewis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strapp swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strapp moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strapp digs a good hook to Lewis's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strapp scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lewis is rocked!
Strapp throws a leg kick
and Lewis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lewis blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Lewis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick
and Strapp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lewis misses with an uppercut.
Lewis seems to have got his legs back now.
Lewis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strapp.
Lewis wants to land a leg kick but Strapp is out of range.
Strapp swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lewis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lewis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strapp checks it well.
Strapp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Strapp checks the leg kick.
Strapp tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lewis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strapp scores with the left hand. Lewis knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Lewis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Lewis blocks the low kick.
Strapp digs a good hook to Lewis's body.
Darwin Strapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lewis darts in trying to clinch
and Strapp counters with a one-two to the body.
Lewis throws a leg kick that misses.
Strapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Strapp.
Lewis looks for the body kick but Strapp saw that one coming.
Strapp misses with a leg kick.
Strapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lewis.
Strapp throws a leg kick
and Lewis counters with an outside leg kick.
Strapp scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lewis might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Strapp connects with a leg kick. Lewis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strapp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lewis misses with a kick to the body.
Strapp connects with a solid leg kick.
Lewis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strapp swings widly with a right hand
and Lewis counters with a left and a right that stings Strapp.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to move into range but Strapp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strapp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Strapp misses.
Lewis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Strapp looks to land a right hand but Lewis moved out of range.
Lewis quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Strapp throws a leg kick
and Lewis counters with a good, hard body kick but Strapp shrugs it off.
Lewis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strapp.
Strapp throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strapp misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin Strapp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Strapp avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lewis throws a good cross that connects.
Strapp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis doesn't manage to clinch there - Strapp circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strapp! But no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Lewis. That snapped Strapp's head back.
Strapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strapp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strapp scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis throws a wild body kick that Strapp sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Lewis.
A little jabbing left from Strapp on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strapp throws a front kick aimed at Lewis's knee but Lewis avoids it well.
And Lewis counters with a quick kick to the body but Strapp blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strapp lands with a nice combination. Lewis backs away looking to recover.
Strapp scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Strapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strapp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Strapp connects with a looping right hand.
Strapp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strapp throws out a leg kick but Lewis moves out of range and Strapp only half commits.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strapp.
Lewis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lewis checks the leg kick.
Hugo Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strapp throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strapp swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lewis counters by clinching up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strapp lands with a slapping head kick.
Strapp getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strapp takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses.
Lewis misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Strapp releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lewis slips under a jab from Strapp.
Lewis is looking to counter with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strapp darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis checks a leg kick nicely.
Lewis throwing a counter right hand but Strapp manages to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Lewis
and Strapp counters with a good low kick that Lewis was not able to check.
A jab from Strapp misses.
Lewis looks for the body kick but Strapp saw that one coming.
A big left from Strapp misses.
Lewis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lewis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lewis slips under a jab.
Lewis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strapp scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strapp throws a leg kick but Lewis checks it.
Lewis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Strapp throws out a leg kick but Lewis moves out of range and Strapp only half commits.
Strapp swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Strapp throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lewis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lewis has closed the distance and engaged Strapp in a clinch.
Strapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strapp lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lewis's sensitive parts.
Lewis throws a low kick, looking for Strapp's leg but Strapp calmly moves out of range.
Lewis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strapp checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darwin Strapp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strapp 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darwin Strapp!
Darwin Strapp bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Calderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
35 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Felipe Calderon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calderon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Calderon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been told by Romanov's head coaches at Russian Top Team Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Calderon fails with the takedown
and Romanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romanov avoids the head kick by Calderon.
Calderon moves out of range as Romanov strikes.
Romanov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Romanov counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Calderon.
Romanov feints a jab promting Calderon to slip. Romanov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Calderon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Calderon dives in for a single leg takedown but Romanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alexandr Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Calderon.
Calderon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Romanov defends well and Calderon ends up having to push Romanov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Calderon shoots in but Romanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Calderon looks to move away, Romanov throws a big counter combo but Calderon just gets out of the way.
Romanov throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calderon circles away quickly and effectively.
Romanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Calderon finds it's way round the side to connect with Romanov's head.
Calderon misses with a straight left.
Romanov scores with a head kick. Calderon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Romanov lands with an overhand left.
Calderon rushes Romanov and presses him up against the cage.
Calderon prevents Romanov from breaking the clinch.
Romanov is trying to push Calderon away but Calderon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Calderon tries to pull guard but Romanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Calderon drops back down to his feet.
Romanov tries to break free but Calderon pushes him back against the cage.
Calderon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Romanov walks away with a smile on his face. Calderon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Romanov throws a head kick that misses
and Calderon counters with a single leg into guard. Romanov didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Calderon is looking to advance position but Romanov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Calderon tries to reverse the position but Romanov maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calderon wants to control but Romanov is having none of it.
Calderon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Calderon has given up his back here.
Calderon wants to escape the position.
Calderon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov avoiding Calderon 's attempts to control his hands.
Calderon is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Romanov is staying active.
Calderon is in bad spot here.
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.
Calderon tries to roll but Romanov sticks to his back.
Calderon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Romanov.
You can see the frustration on Calderon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calderon is still trying to improve position.
Calderon keeps trying to improve his position.
Romanov is riding his opponent, not letting Calderon buck him off.
Calderon rolls, trying to escape but Romanov keeps control of the position.
What can Calderon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Calderon trying to control the action but Romanov just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Romanov dominated that round.
That's time! Romanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Romanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calderon.
Romanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Calderon finds it's way round the side to connect with Romanov's head.
Calderon closes the distance and clinches.
Romanov breaks from the clinch.
Calderon shoots in for a takedown but Romanov shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Romanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Romanov!
The fighters circling - Calderon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Calderon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romanov tries to avoid it but Calderon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romanov to the ground. Romanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Romanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexandr Romanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calderon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Calderon.
Romanov throws Calderon to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romanov loads up on a big right hand but Calderon slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romanov, as that shot connected.
Calderon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Calderon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Calderon clinches up with Romanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Calderon tries to pull guard but Romanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Calderon drops back down to his feet.
Alexandr Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Calderon.
Calderon pulls Romanov into guard.
Calderon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Calderon working a defensive guard but Romanov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romanov stands up and beckons Calderon to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calderon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Calderon shoots in but no luck this time.
Alexandr Romanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calderon misses with a wild body shot.
Calderon is looking to land body kicks.
Romanov lands with a slapping head kick.
Calderon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Calderon scrambles back to his feet.
A low kick from Calderon is predictable there
and Romanov counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Calderon has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexandr Romanov!
After winning the bout, Alexandr Romanov 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pietro Donatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvo Laar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by some random 90's estonia dance song i found on youtube. Arvo Laar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pietro Donatelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arvo Laar!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donatelli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Laar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Donatelli is able to avoid easily.
Laar punishes Donatelli's body with a nice straight punch.
Donatelli avoids the head kick by Laar.
Laar takes one on the button.
Laar swats away the attempt to clinch by Donatelli.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laar.
Donatelli looks to land a right hand but Laar moved out of range.
Laar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sloppy strikes from Laar. Those never looked like landing.
Good leg kick by Laar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laar tried to score with a low kick but Donatelli checks it.
Laar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Donatelli is out of range and Laar settles back down.
Laar throws a head kick but Donatelli moves out of range.
Donatelli lands with a straight right. Laar didn't see that one coming.
Donatelli throws out a leg kick but Laar moves out of range and Donatelli only half commits.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donatelli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Donatelli lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donatelli throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Donatelli has Laar up against the cage in a clinch.
Donatelli lands a hook that snaps the head of Laar backwards.
A shot in the inside from Donatelli.
Laar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Laar misses.
Laar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donatelli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laar checks a low kick from Donatelli.
Laar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donatelli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laar, right into the meat.
Laar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donatelli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laar thumps Donatelli with a low kick.
Laar lands a leg kick that knocks Donatelli off balance momentarily.
Laar motions for Donatelli to come forward. Laar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arvo Laar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laar throws a leg kick
and Donatelli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've been told by Donatelli's head coaches at Goons Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laar wants to slow Donatelli down by chopping away at his legs.
Laar throws a leg kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laar.
Laar throws a head kick but Donatelli moves out of range.
Laar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Donatelli blocks the low kick.
Donatelli thuds his right hand into Laar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donatelli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laar.
Donatelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laar.
Laar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Donatelli rather than just go for the knockout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laar.
Donatelli misses with a head kick.
Donatelli checks a low kick from Laar.
Donatelli closes the distance and clinches.
Laar is trying to force a seperation but Donatelli has the dominant position.
Donatelli misses with a punch on the inside.
Donatelli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laar connects with a solid leg kick.
Laar throws a low kick, looking for Donatelli's leg but Donatelli calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laar gets tackled into the cage by Donatelli. Donatelli maintains the clinch.
Laar working hard to break the clinch.
Laar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laar is trying to push Donatelli away but Donatelli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Donatelli working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Donatelli.
Donatelli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donatelli blocks a body shot from Laar.
A frustrated look appears on Laar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Laar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Laar wants to get back to striking at distance but Donatelli won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Laar.
Donatelli lands a left hand.
Donatelli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laar's efforts to push away.
Laar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Laar.
Donatelli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Donatelli misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laar is trying to break the clinch but Donatelli has him pressed against the cage.
Donatelli pushes Laar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donatelli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laar tries to break free but Donatelli pushes him back against the cage.
Laar is trying to break free.
Donatelli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Laar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Donatelli.
Laar is leaning against Donatelli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Donatelli is breathing heavily.
Donatelli lands a hook that snaps the head of Laar backwards.
Laar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Donatelli struggles to land a body shot inside as Laar controls his hands.
Laar is leaning against Donatelli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Donatelli seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Laar can turn it around.
Laar wants to get back to striking at distance but Donatelli won't allow it.
Laar breaks from the clinch.
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!
Laar takes a swing at Donatelli's ribcage but misses.
Laar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arvo Laar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Laar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donatelli blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Laar.
Laar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laar staying out of range there.
Laar tries to land a leg kick but Donatelli saw it coming and moves away.
Laar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donatelli.
Donatelli scores with a leg kick.
Laar is looking to slow Donatelli down with leg kicks.
Laar throws a leg kick but Donatelli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Donatelli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Laar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Laar throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Donatelli.
Laar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donatelli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laar. Laar obviously looking to wear him down.
Laar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donatelli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laar. Laar obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donatelli misses with a looping left.
Donatelli tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donatelli.
Donatelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Laar tenderised Donatelli's leg. Donatelli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laar takes a swing at Donatelli's ribcage but misses.
Donatelli misses with a hook.
Laar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donatelli misses with a head kick.
Laar scores with a leg kick.
Donatelli throws a big shot that misses.
Donatelli looks to throw the jab but Laar is out of range.
Laar defending well as Donatelli loads up on a big left hand.
Laar throws a leg kick but Donatelli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Donatelli rushes Laar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donatelli.
Laar manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laar. That's going to slow Donatelli down.
Donatelli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donatelli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laar, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donatelli's calf.
Laar 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.
Laar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donatelli scores with a nice head shot.
Donatelli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donatelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laar throws a chopping leg kick but Donatelli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Laar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Laar connects with an inside leg kick.
Laar jabs Donatelli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donatelli misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laar connects with a leg kick. Donatelli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laar slips a jab from Donatelli.
Donatelli's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A slow jab from Donatelli misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laar scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Laar tenderised Donatelli's leg. Donatelli is trying to keep his angry face on.
A bone on bone clash there as Donatelli blocks the leg kick.
Donatelli throws a wild body kick that Laar sees coming a mile off.
Laar connects with a body shot.
Laar lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Pietro Donatelli has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Laar. Beautiful body shot.
Laar tries a low kick but Donatelli avoids it.
Donatelli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Laar wants to land a leg kick but Donatelli is out of range.
Laar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laar takes a swing at Donatelli's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Laar as he checks the leg kick.
Laar misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laar throws a low kick, looking for Donatelli's leg but Donatelli calmly moves out of range.
Laar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laar tries a quick counter leg kick but Donatelli is wise to it.
Donatelli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laar is out of range and Donatelli settles back down.
Laar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donatelli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Laar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laar. That's going to slow Donatelli down.
Donatelli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laar.
Laar digs a good body shot into Donatelli's ribs.
Donatelli throws a jab but it's blocked by Laar.
Laar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laar throws a sloppy head kick and Donatelli moves out of range easily.
Laar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donatelli moves out of range of the leg kick from Laar.
Laar lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donatelli throws a head kick that misses.
Donatelli misses with a low kick.
Arvo Laar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Laar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Donatelli is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Laar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pietro Donatelli'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. This is the final round!
Laar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Laar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donatelli.
Laar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laar punishes Donatelli's body with a nice straight punch.
Donatelli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donatelli backing away here, and Laar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Laar blocks a head kick by Donatelli.
Donatelli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laar throws a low kick but Donatelli avoids it.
Laar cracks the inside of Donatelli's front leg.
Laar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Laar looks to score with a jab to the body but Donatelli is just out of range.
Laar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donatelli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donatelli throws a hook but Laar avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laar swings for the body but Donatelli moves out of range.
Laar throws a sloppy head kick and Donatelli moves out of range easily.
Laar cracks the inside of Donatelli's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laar cracks the inside of Donatelli's front leg.
Laar throws a head kick that half lands.
Laar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donatelli was well out of range. Poor timing from Laar.
Donatelli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laar. Laar obviously looking to wear him down.
Laar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laar thuds a left hand into Donatelli's body.
Laar misses with a leg kick.
Laar lands a jab to Donatelli's midsection.
Laar connects with an inside leg kick.
Laar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Laar wants to land a leg kick but Donatelli is out of range.
Laar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donatelli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Donatelli misses with a punch on the inside.
Laar working hard to break the clinch.
Laar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donatelli checks a leg kick.
Donatelli seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Laar avoids the head kick by Donatelli.
Laar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Donatelli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donatelli throws a wild body kick that Laar sees coming a mile off.
Donatelli checks the leg kick.
Laar throws a low kick but Donatelli avoids it.
Laar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Donatelli. That did some damage!
Laar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Donatelli. That did some damage!
Laar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donatelli.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laar. That's going to slow Donatelli down.
Donatelli misses with a wild body shot.
Laar lands a nice hook to Donatelli's body. Donatelli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laar lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli throws a lazy right hand but Laar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donatelli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laar scores with a hook to the body. Donatelli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laar wants to slow Donatelli down by chopping away at his legs.
Laar misses with a leg kick
and Donatelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Laar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Donatelli.
Donatelli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laar 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 Donatelli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Donatelli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Laar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Donatelli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Donatelli. That did some damage!
Donatelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laar.
Laar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donatelli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laar can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laar lands a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Laar blocks the low kick.
Laar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Laar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laar throws a low kick, looking for Donatelli's leg but Donatelli calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laar. Donatelli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donatelli misses with a body kick.
Laar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donatelli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donatelli has managed to clinch.
Pietro Donatelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donatelli lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Donatelli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Donatelli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Laar wants to get back to striking at distance but Donatelli won't allow it.
Laar breaks the clinch.
Donatelli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arvo Laar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laar 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arvo Laar!
Arvo Laar spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Avreli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tural Agaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avreli's entrance music is Миша Маваши - &. A fine choice. Agaev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slavsia, Rus! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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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
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Avreli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tural Agaev!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Avreli misses its intended target.
Agaev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Agaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Agaev throws a right and a left that Avreli avoids nicely.
Avreli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Avreli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Agaev takes a swing at Avreli's ribcage but misses.
Agaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Agaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Agaev tries a head kick but it misses.
Avreli half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Avreli throws a body shot but no joy.
Agaev throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Mark Avreli has been cut.
Avreli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Agaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Agaev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Agaev connects with a body shot.
Avreli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Agaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agaev misses the shot to the body.
Avreli scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avreli works the jab nicely.
It looks like Tural Agaev has been cut.
Agaev lands with a shot to the body.
Agaev throws a shot to the body.
Agaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Agaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Agaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Agaev throws a lazy uppercut
and Avreli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Agaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avreli was well out of range. Poor timing from Agaev.
Avreli attempts a counter takedown but Agaev avoids it well and moves away.
Agaev cracks a nice hook into Avreli's ribs.
Agaev takes the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Agaev.
Avreli is breathing heavily.
Agaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Agaev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agaev tries to throw a body punch but Avreli avoids it by throwing Agaev back against the cage.
Agaev tries a body shot but Avreli blocks it.
Agaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avreli blocks a body shot from Agaev.
Avreli tries to work over Agaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Agaev can't find room to land a body shot as Avreli controls the action.
Avreli prevents a body shot from Agaev.
Avreli prevents a body shot from Agaev.
Avreli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Agaev tries to throw a body punch but Avreli avoids it by throwing Agaev back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Agaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Avreli controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Avreli - that landed with a thud.
Avreli is trying to maintain a safe position but Agaev gets an underhook and turns Avreli into the cage.
Agaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Agaev is working Avreli over against the cage.
Agaev digs a right hand into Avreli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Avreli's gas tank.
Agaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Agaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Agaev presses Avreli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Agaev as the two fighters clinch.
Agaev tries to throw a body punch but Avreli avoids it by throwing Agaev back against the cage.
Agaev scores with a hook to the body.
Agaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Agaev.
Agaev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Avreli or not.
Agaev lands with a short shot to the head.
Agaev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Agaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Agaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Avreli controls his hands.
Agaev works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Agaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Agaev throwing strikes from guard but Avreli blocks nicely.
Agaev postures up and lands a big shot to Avreli's brow.
Agaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Avreli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Agaev.
Agaev wants to pass the guard but Avreli is keeping the position.
Avreli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Agaev.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Agaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Avreli seems keen to control Agaev's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agaev landing with the ground and pound.
Avreli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Avreli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Agaev throws a strike but Avreli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Avreli trying to control the position from guard on top but Agaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avreli won't allow Agaev to get back to his feet.
Avreli trying to control the position from guard on top but Agaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avreli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Avreli is looking to work some ground and pound but Agaev has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tural Agaev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Agaev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Avreli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Avreli looks to land a strike but Agaev avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Agaev wants to stand up but Avreli is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avreli postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Agaev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Avreli is looking to work some ground and pound but Agaev has wrist control.
Avreli wants to control from the top but Agaev keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agaev is pulling down on Avreli's head to control his posture.
Avreli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avreli throws a strike but Agaev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Agaev pushes down on Avreli's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Avreli manages to get to full guard.
Agaev throwing strikes from guard but Avreli blocks nicely.
Agaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Agaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avreli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Avreli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Agaev lands a couple of elbows.
Agaev throws a strike but Avreli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Avreli throws a strike but Agaev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Agaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Agaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Agaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Agaev stopping the sweep attempt from Avreli.
Agaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Agaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Agaev throws a strike but Avreli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Avreli throws a big right hand that misses.
Tural Agaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Avreli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Avreli throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avreli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Agaev pushes Avreli off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avreli throws the left hand but Agaev avoids the punch easily.
Tural Agaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agaev misses the body punch
and Avreli counters with a nice body shot.
Agaev has managed to clinch.
Avreli prevents a body shot from Agaev.
Avreli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Avreli prevents a body shot from Agaev.
Avreli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Avreli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Agaev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Agaev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Avreli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Avreli chips away with some ground and pound.
Avreli with a nice head shot there.
Avreli throwing strikes but missing.
Agaev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Avreli is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avreli lands a couple of digs.
Avreli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Avreli postures up and lands a big shot to Agaev's brow.
Avreli prevents Agaev from getting back to his feet.
Avreli controlling from the top position.
Avreli cracks Agaev with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avreli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Agaev wants to stand up but Avreli is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Avreli dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Agaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avreli was well out of range. Poor timing from Agaev.
Agaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avreli moves away.
Avreli attempts a counter takedown but Agaev avoids it well and moves away.
Agaev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Agaev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Avreli goes for a double leg but Agaev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Agaev continues to drive forward.
Agaev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Avreli avoids the body shot from Agaev.
Avreli swings for the body but Agaev moves out of range.
Agaev misses with the body kick
enabling Avreli to counter with a crisp jab.
Avreli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Agaev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Avreli rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agaev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Avreli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Agaev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Agaev rushes Avreli and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Agaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agaev misses with a body punch.
Avreli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Agaev as the two fighters clinch.
Tural Agaev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Agaev tries to work over Avreli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Agaev lands an uppercut.
Agaev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Agaev.
A hook to the body from Agaev.
Agaev tries to throw a body punch but Avreli avoids it by throwing Agaev back against the cage.
Agaev tries to throw a body punch but Avreli avoids it by throwing Agaev back against the cage.
Avreli working aggressively here.
Agaev tries to pull guard but Avreli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Avreli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Agaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Avreli controls his hands.
Agaev tries to throw a body punch but Avreli avoids it by throwing Agaev back against the cage.
Avreli prevents a body shot from Agaev.
Agaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Agaev stops a takedown attempt from Avreli.
Agaev tries a body shot but Avreli blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agaev presses Avreli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Agaev tries to throw a body punch but Avreli avoids it by throwing Agaev back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Agaev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Agaev prevents a body shot from Avreli.
Avreli blocks a body shot from Agaev.
Avreli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Agaev's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Agaev.
Agaev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Avreli backwards.
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!
Agaev misses with a punch to the body.
Agaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Agaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Agaev.
Avreli has a couple of punches blocked by Agaev.
Agaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Agaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Agaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Avreli controls his hands.
Avreli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Agaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avreli's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avreli.
Agaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avreli throws a punch but it's blocked by Agaev.
Agaev prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Avreli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Agaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Agaev tries to work over Avreli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Agaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Agaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Agaev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Agaev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Avreli wants to control from the top but Agaev keeps moving.
Avreli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Avreli passes Agaev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Agaev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Avreli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avreli landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Avreli is looking to advance position but Agaev won't allow it.
Avreli winds up and cracks Agaev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Avreli throwing shots but Agaev is blocking nicely.
Avreli is keen to just control but Agaev is a slippery customer.
Avreli working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Agaev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Avreli trying to control from Agaev's half guard. Agaev has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Avreli 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.
Avreli throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tural Agaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Agaev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tural Agaev!
Tural Agaev 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Mctanned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethelbart Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
31 - 9 - 0 |
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39
243 lbs
44 - 19 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Mctanned!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethelbart Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mctanned on the side of the head.
It looks like Paul Mctanned has been cut.
Takahashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mctanned.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mctanned takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
Takahashi lands a big right hand that sends Mctanned crashing to the mat! Takahashi stays standing though and waves Mctanned back to his feet!
Mctanned is rocked!
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!
Mctanned walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Takahashi swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ethelbart Takahashi!
Ethelbart Takahashi is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Ethelbart Takahashi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Paul Mctanned had this to say: 'The Future is retiring from MMA'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sotiris Kakoullis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Diego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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206 lbs
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223 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sotiris Kakoullis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dom Diego!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego shoots in but Kakoullis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kakoullis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That kick from Kakoullis tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego throws a body punch but Kakoullis moves out of range.
Kakoullis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diego darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diego has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego misses with a takedown attempt - Kakoullis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis wants to clinch up but Diego keeps it at a distance.
Diego drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kakoullis defends it well.
Kakoullis thumps Diego with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kakoullis misses the target.
Kakoullis is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakoullis wants to land a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
Diego jabs Kakoullis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kakoullis lands a head shot.
It looks like Dom Diego has been cut.
A nice combination there by Diego.
Kakoullis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kakoullis takes one on the button.
Diego tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kakoullis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diego somewhat.
Sotiris Kakoullis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Diego.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Kakoullis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kakoullis tries to clinch but Diego is having none of it.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Kakoullis is looking to counter the offense by Diego and move into the clinch.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Kakoullis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diego manages to circle out of the way.
Dom Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego scores with a jab to the head.
Kakoullis is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Diego has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakoullis scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Diego rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kakoullis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kakoullis misses with a low kick.
Kakoullis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kakoullis. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
A cross from Diego lands.
Diego misses with the combination.
Diego 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.
Kakoullis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diego goes for a double leg but Kakoullis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kakoullis continues to drive forward.
Diego has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diego as Kakoullis tries to tie him up.
Diego drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kakoullis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kakoullis walks into a stiff left hand from Diego.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kakoullis tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Diego - just one landing.
Kakoullis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diego moves forwards but Kakoullis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That has opened up Dom Diego's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego throws a good cross that connects.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kakoullis.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
and Kakoullis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diego throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Kakoullis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diego.
Kakoullis misses with a kick to the body.
Diego lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diego misses with a takedown attempt
and Kakoullis counters with a thumping low kick.
Kakoullis avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakoullis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kakoullis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Diego working the ground and pound but Kakoullis is defending the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego throws a strike aimed at the side of Kakoullis's head but Kakoullis avoids it well.
Diego tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kakoullis's legs.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dom Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dom Diego's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diego throws a poor cross that misses
and Kakoullis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kakoullis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Diego lunges at Kakoullis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kakoullis's hand.
Diego misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Diego throws a jab when Kakoullis was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diego, as that shot connected.
Kakoullis looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Kakoullis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Diego misses the jab.
Diego lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kakoullis backs up against the cage.
Kakoullis throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Kakoullis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kakoullis moves into the clinch successfully.
Diego looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kakoullis is pressed up against the cage. Diego has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kakoullis down to the mat. Kakoullis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Kakoullis is just out of range.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakoullis manages to avoid it.
Kakoullis doesn't manage to clinch there - Diego circles away.
Kakoullis with a jab.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego looks to land a left hand but Kakoullis moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Kakoullis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diego.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diego.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kakoullis. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kakoullis slips under a jab.
Diego takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Diego sizes up Kakoullis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diego fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kakoullis ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Sotiris Kakoullis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kakoullis clinches.
A short left from Kakoullis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego tries for a takedown but Kakoullis manages to get underhooks.
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Kakoullis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kakoullis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Kakoullis pushes Diego up against the cage in a clinch.
Kakoullis lands an elbow inside.
Diego is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kakoullis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sotiris Kakoullis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Diego.
Diego is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diego is breathing heavily.
Diego is working for takedown but Kakoullis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diego's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis lands with a light punch inside.
The cut above Dom Diego's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Diego looking for a takedown.
Kakoullis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kakoullis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kakoullis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kakoullis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Kakoullis blocks a body shot from Diego.
Kakoullis lands a left hand.
Kakoullis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kakoullis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kakoullis struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Kakoullis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego can't get the takedown.
Kakoullis tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kakoullis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kakoullis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego prevents a body shot from Kakoullis.
Diego is trying to push Kakoullis away but Kakoullis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kakoullis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego working hard to break the clinch.
Kakoullis lands with a left to the head.
Dom Diego's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diego or not.
Good body shot from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis lands with a light punch inside.
Kakoullis pushes Diego back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego is rocked!
Kakoullis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kakoullis digs a right hand into Diego's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diego's gas tank.
Kakoullis drops Diego onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Diego is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Diego is still on wobbly legs! Can Kakoullis finish him?
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dom Diego's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sotiris Kakoullis!
Sotiris Kakoullis retains his light heavyweight title!
Sotiris Kakoullis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Dom Diego stepped up to the mic, saying 'Came to knock this punk out. All he did was spam takedowns and subs big surprise.'.
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