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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tio Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Tio Malone!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone takes one on the button.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Morgan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malone.
Morgan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Morgan.
Malone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Morgan throws a lazy right hand but Malone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Malone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Malone avoids nicely.
It seemed like Malone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Morgan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morgan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morgan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Malone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Malone misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Morgan misses its target.
Malone lands the left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malone, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut there from Malone.
Morgan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morgan moves forwards but Malone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morgan swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lands a head kick. Malone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan misses the body punch
and Malone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morgan misses the jab.
As Morgan backs off Malone throws a huge counter combo but Morgan manages to avoid it all.
Jason Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Morgan throws a quick counter head kick but Malone was just out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Morgan misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a body shot
and Malone counters with a straight right hand.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morgan misses with a left hand
and Malone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Malone does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malone.
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Malone throws a leg kick which misses Morgan's front leg but catches the back leg as Morgan tries to avoid it.
Morgan dodges the punch combination from Malone.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Malone swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tio Malone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Malone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malone throws a shot from downtown. Morgan moves away and avoids it.
Morgan throwing a counter right hand but Malone manages to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Morgan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Malone throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
Malone throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.
Malone throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morgan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malone counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan swings widly with a right hand
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morgan lands an overhand right.
Morgan misses with a body punch
and Malone counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morgan throws a head kick but Malone moves out of range.
Malone looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A head kick by Morgan misses
and Malone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - Morgan coming out on top.
Morgan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Malone throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan scores with a hook to the body. Malone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malone lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Morgan throws a hook but Malone blocks it.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses
and Malone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malone throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Malone cracks Morgan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
Morgan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Malone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malone counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a right hand that Malone ducks under and follows up with a left that Malone also avoids with ease.
Malone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone scores with a body shot.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malone! But no joy.
Malone throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morgan misses with a hook to the body
and Malone counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tio Malone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab lands there for Malone.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan closes the distance but Malone moves to the side
and Malone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morgan misses with a hook
and Malone counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malone to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Malone misses with a lunging right hand
and Morgan counters with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Morgan.
Morgan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Morgan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Morgan scores with a jab to the head.
Morgan wants to clinch up but Malone keeps it at a distance.
Oooooh!!! Morgan has knocked Malone down with a huge combo! Morgan steps away and waves a wobbly Malone back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Malone is rocked!
It looks like Tio Malone has been cut.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Tio Malone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morgan throws an off balance right hand
and Malone counters with a big head kick but Morgan shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan takes a swing at Malone's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Malone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Malone misses with a hook
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malone is still on wobbly legs! Can Morgan finish him?
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Malone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malone gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jason Morgan!
Jason Morgan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arjen Franck Robbery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andr De Fran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbery comes to the cage accompanied by Die for Metal. De Fran has chosen No Worries as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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158 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arjen Franck Robbery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Andr De Fran!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Robbery does no damage.
Robbery takes one to the side of the head.
De Fran's coach down at THC playhouse was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on De Fran's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
De Fran lands with an overhand left.
De Fran misses with a low kick.
De Fran misses with a head kick.
Robbery checks the leg kick.
Robbery avoids the body shot from De Fran.
Robbery cracks De Fran with a good jab.
De Fran ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Fran swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Fran tries a head kick but it misses.
Robbery throws a big shot that misses.
Robbery connects with a crisp jab.
Robbery lands with a kick to the temple. De Fran shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Fran throws out a loose jab but Robbery uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Robbery has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
De Fran walks into a jab.
Robbery misses with a jab, cross combination.
That kick from De Fran tenderised Robbery's leg. Robbery is trying to keep his angry face on.
Robbery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Fran throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from De Fran tenderised Robbery's leg. Robbery is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Fran is looking to clinch but Robbery is avoiding it.
Robbery lands a two punch combo.
Good standup being displayed there by De Fran as he connects with a hook.
Robbery moves out of range as De Fran throws a body kick.
De Fran feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Robbery's calf.
Robbery throws a big shot that misses.
Robbery moves out of range of the body kick from De Fran.
Robbery misses with a lunging right hand
and De Fran counters with a nice uppercut.
Robbery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Fran.
Nice jab there from Robbery.
De Fran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robbery finds it's way round the side to connect with De Fran's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Fran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robbery has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Fran throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Fran misses with a right hand
and Robbery counters with a stiff right hand.
Robbery lands a nice shot to the body.
De Fran throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Fran throws a lazy uppercut
and Robbery counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robbery checks a low kick from De Fran.
A punch lands to the side of De Fran 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Fran thuds a left hand into Robbery's body.
Robbery scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Robbery is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Robbery pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Fran replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Robbery blocks it well.
Robbery throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Fran tries a quick counter leg kick but Robbery is wise to it.
De Fran takes a head kick and keeps coming.
De Fran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Fran tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Robbery is able to avoid easily.
Robbery is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
De Fran checks a leg kick.
Robbery misses with a looping left.
De Fran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andr De Fran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robbery gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Fran lands with a nice body kick.
De Fran misses with a kick to the body.
Robbery swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbery slips a jab from De Fran.
De Fran throws a solid leg kick but Robbery takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Fran.
De Fran walks into a left hand.
De Fran misses with a looping right.
Robbery decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Robbery is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and De Fran reverses the position - he's now on top in Robbery's guard.
De Fran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robbery is keeping the position for now.
De Fran not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robbery escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Fran gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robbery lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Fran trying to control the position here.
De Fran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Fran trying to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Fran controls Robbery momentarily but Robbery frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arjen Franck Robbery will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
De Fran looks to throw the jab but Robbery is out of range.
Robbery went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De Fran throws a looping overhand right but Robbery ducks down to avoid it.
Robbery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Fran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Fran throws a low kick but Robbery moves out of range easily.
De Fran slaps away a takedown attempt from Robbery, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Robbery.
Robbery ducks under a wild hook from De Fran.
De Fran is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robbery looks to land a left hand but De Fran moved out of range nicely.
De Fran stuns Robbery with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Fran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Robbery moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
De Fran works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Robbery misses with a lunging right hand
and De Fran counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robbery misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robbery.
De Fran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robbery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robbery tries to break the clinch but De Fran is controlling the position.
Robbery lands a hook that snaps the head of De Fran backwards.
De Fran throws a head punch that misses.
De Fran throws a punch but it's blocked by Robbery.
De Fran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robbery.
De Fran misses with a punch to the body.
Robbery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robbery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Fran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robbery's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by De Fran.
Robbery backing away here, and De Fran unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Robbery misses with a takedown attempt - De Fran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good work by De Fran as he checks the leg kick.
De Fran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Fran loads up on a big right hand but Robbery slips the punch.
Robbery throws a poor cross that misses
and De Fran counters with a nice low kick that buckles Robbery's knee momentarily.
The fighters circling - De Fran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Fran lands with a kick to the ribs.
De Fran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Robbery on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - De Fran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robbery half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Robbery misses the jab.
De Fran misses with an uppercut. Robbery saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Robbery.
De Fran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Fran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Fran.
Jab from Robbery.
Robbery closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming De Fran to the mat! De Fran manages to get full guard.
De Fran controls Robbery momentarily but Robbery frees himself.
De Fran trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Fran is continuing to stall.
De Fran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robbery.
Robbery postures up.
Robbery looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Fran checks a leg kick nicely.
Robbery lands a jab to the nose.
De Fran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robbery.
De Fran misses with a body kick.
De Fran scores with a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robbery.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjen Franck Robbery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robbery throws a looping overhand right but De Fran ducks down to avoid it.
De Fran lands a body shot.
De Fran looks to land a left hand but Robbery moved out of range nicely.
De Fran slips a straight right by Robbery.
Robbery throws a big shot that misses.
De Fran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some bone on bone action there as Robbery checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Fran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andr De Fran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Robbery with a hook.
A jab from Robbery misses.
De Fran wants to counter the offense by Robbery and move into the clinch position.
De Fran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robbery.
The fighters circling - Robbery throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Fran throws a chopping leg kick but Robbery manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Fran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robbery throws a body shot but no joy.
Robbery fails to land the takedown.
De Fran scores with the left hand. Robbery knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbery scores with a nice strike.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Robbery crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from De Fran - the referee stops the clock and Robbery gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says De Fran. Robbery manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Robbery throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Fran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arjen Franck Robbery is winning the standup battle so far.
De Fran attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Fran misses with a wild body shot.
Robbery blocks a jab.
Robbery attempts a counter takedown but De Fran avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fran scores with a nice right hand.
Robbery misses with a straight left.
De Fran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
De Fran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robbery in his tracks.
Robbery is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Fran wants to land a leg kick but Robbery is out of range.
Robbery looks to land a left hand but De Fran moved out of range nicely.
Robbery misses with a low kick.
Robbery misses the jab.
De Fran throws a leg kick
and Robbery counters with a nice uppercut.
De Fran will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That kick from De Fran tenderised Robbery's leg. Robbery is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Fran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Robbery.
Robbery misses with an uppercut.
De Fran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robbery.
De Fran scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Robbery throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbery takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Fran thows a body kick. Robbery tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Fran.
De Fran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robbery stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Fran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robbery misses with an uppercut.
De Fran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
De Fran tries a head kick but it misses.
De Fran lands a really nice looking cross but Robbery seems unphased.
Robbery throws a body shot but no joy.
De Fran throws a hook but Robbery avoids it easily.
De Fran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Fran thuds his right hand into Robbery's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Fran lands a nice looking body shot.
Robbery chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Fran throws a lazy right hand but Robbery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Fran, as that shot connected.
De Fran slips a straight right by Robbery.
A punch lands to the side of De Fran 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Robbery throws a leg kick
and De Fran counters with a stiff right hand.
Robbery throws an overhand right that lands on De Fran's shoulder, as De Fran tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Robbery misses.
Robbery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Fran is fending him off so far but Robbery persists. Nope, De Fran circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjen Franck Robbery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Robbery.
De Fran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Fran stuns Robbery with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Fran throws a big shot that misses.
De Fran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Fran slips under a jab from Robbery.
Robbery throws a series of punches but De Fran moves out of range.
De Fran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Robbery is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Fran lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbery swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Fran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robbery shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Robbery swings widly with a right hand
and De Fran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robbery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Fran.
De Fran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robbery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robbery throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Fran throws a leg kick which misses Robbery's front leg but catches the back leg as Robbery tries to avoid it.
Robbery connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Fran throws a shot from downtown. Robbery moves away and avoids it.
Good work by De Fran as he checks the leg kick.
Robbery misses with an uppercut.
De Fran has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Robbery comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Fran takes a swing at Robbery's ribcage but misses.
De Fran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andr De Fran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Fran 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andr De Fran!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Andr De Fran made sure he mentioned Dead Orbit , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aribert Heim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Tutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tutov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 7B - Young Winds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aribert Heim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Tutov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Tutov misses
and Heim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tutov thumps Heim with a low kick.
Tutov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tutov throws a front kick aimed at Heim's knee but Heim avoids it well.
Tutov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Heim shoots for a takedown but Tutov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Heim has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Tutov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tutov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Heim blocks a low kick nicely.
Tutov lands a jab.
Tutov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tutov ducks under a wild hook from Heim.
Tutov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heim doesn't seem bothered though.
Heim tests Tutov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heim throws a lazy right hand but Tutov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tutov missing with a left hand there. Heim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrey Tutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heim misses with a hook.
Tutov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tutov.
Heim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tutov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heim.
Heim checks a leg kick nicely.
Tutov lands a nice hook to Heim's body. Heim takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Heim.
Tutov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tutov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heim in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tutov tries to bench press Heim off him but Heim keeps the position.
Tutov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov trying to control but Heim postures up.
Heim looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Heim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Heim thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tutov's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heim not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Heim performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tutov is looking to get back to full guard here but Heim has managed to pass to side control instead.
Heim landing strikes.
The strikes coming from Heim are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov is looking to reverse the position.
Heim working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Heim grinds an elbow into Tutov's temple.
Tutov tries to bench press Heim off him but Heim keeps the position.
Tutov is not content to let Heim control the position.
Tutov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Heim looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Heim prevents Tutov from improving his position.
Heim lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Heim.
Tutov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heim drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tutov dives on top into guard.
Tutov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tutov working some strikes from top position.
Heim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tutov is one step ahead there.
Heim controls Tutov momentarily but Tutov frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aribert Heim will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Heim ducks under a wild hook from Tutov.
A counter left hand to the body from Heim misses its target.
Andrey Tutov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tutov lands a lovely overhand right.
Tutov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tutov throws the left hand but Heim avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Heim wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tutov digs a good hook to Heim's body.
Heim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Heim misses with a hook to the body
and Tutov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tutov connects with a leg kick. Heim looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tutov misses with a body shot.
Heim appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Heim misses with a looping left.
Tutov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Heim is out of range.
Tutov jabs at Heim's body.
Heim displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tutov wants to control but Heim is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heim is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Heim 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.
Tutov is looking to control Heim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tutov avoid being mounted?
Heim not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Heim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tutov wants to control but Heim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Heim thows a huge punch but Tutov dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Heim connects with a nice short shot to Tutov's temple.
Heim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tutov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heim is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heim throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tutov looking for submissions off his back.
Tutov is trying to get back to full guard.
Tutov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tutov wants to control but Heim is keeping busy.
Heim slips a nice elbow through Tutov's hands, connecting with Tutov's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heim lands with a punch from half guard.
Heim is pressing down on Tutov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tutov is holding on for now.
Tutov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Heim looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tutov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Heim looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Heim is nestled in close to Tutov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Heim passes to side control.
Tutov is looking to reverse the position.
Heim trying to control the action but Tutov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutov parries the strikes from Heim easily there. Heim is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tutov to escape.
Heim working away.
Tutov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Heim seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tutov has hold of Heim's hands but Heim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Heim is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tutov gets back to full guard.
Tutov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Heim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tutov is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aribert Heim dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Heim shoots in but no luck this time.
A cross from Tutov lands.
Tutov throws the left hand but Heim avoids the punch easily.
Tutov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heim.
Tutov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heim.
Heim dodges the punch combination from Tutov.
Tutov lands with a nice body punch.
Tutov misses with a wild body shot.
Heim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutov throws a big shot that misses.
Tutov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heim.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tutov! But no joy.
Tutov tries a head kick but it misses.
Tutov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heim moves away from the strike by Tutov.
Heim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Heim moves out of range as Tutov strikes.
Tutov looks to throw the jab but Heim is out of range.
Heim shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Heim showed some decent athleticism there.
Tutov is trying to control but can't.
Heim is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Heim winds up and cracks Tutov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Heim not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Heim looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tutov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tutov won't allow Heim to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov trying to control here.
Heim winds up and cracks Tutov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tutov is trying to control but can't.
Heim takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heim seems to be looking for submissions.
Heim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tutov is looking to improve his position.
Tutov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Heim thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tutov's head.
Tutov wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov is not content to let Heim control the position.
Tutov is looking to improve his position.
Tutov controlling the position well.
Aribert Heim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heim lands with a punch from half guard.
Aribert Heim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tutov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Heim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tutov has his hands clasped together around Heim's back. He's all about the action.
Tutov actively working from the bottom here.
Heim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tutov can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Heim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Heim ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tutov needs to keep his hands up - Heim had a free shot at his head there.
Tutov with a nice cross.
Heim lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Heim scores with a body shot.
Tutov looks to land a left hand but Heim moved out of range nicely.
Heim fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andrey Tutov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heim moves out of range of the body kick from Tutov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aribert Heim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Heim, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aribert Heim!
After winning the bout, Aribert Heim 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Alton Newcastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartek Pietrzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
148 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alton Newcastle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartek Pietrzak!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietrzak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pietrzak scores with a spinning back kick!
Pietrzak scores with a jab.
Newcastle misses with a kick to the body.
Pietrzak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Newcastle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pietrzak misses with a lunging right hand
and Newcastle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pietrzak cracks Newcastle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Newcastle blocks a jab.
Pietrzak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A combination from Pietrzak does no damage.
Newcastle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pietrzak.
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!
Pietrzak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pietrzak wants it to stay on the feet.
Newcastle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pietrzak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietrzak connects with a solid leg kick.
Pietrzak thows a leg kick but Newcastle checks it
and Newcastle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Newcastle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pietrzak is trying to control the position but Newcastle postures up.
Newcastle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pietrzak moves into full guard.
Pietrzak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Newcastle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pietrzak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Newcastle has momentary wrist control but Pietrzak slips an elbow through the middle.
Newcastle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pietrzak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pietrzak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pietrzak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newcastle is keeping the position for now.
Newcastle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak trying to control but Newcastle is working from the bottom.
Pietrzak preventing the sweep.
Pietrzak is pushing down on Newcastle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Newcastle is fighting to maintain full guard but Pietrzak has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pietrzak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pietrzak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pietrzak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Newcastle is looking for a sweep. Pietrzak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pietrzak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pietrzak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Newcastle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Newcastle is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 10th Planet:LOD(8 Elite 3 Double Elite), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pietrzak lands strikes from half guard.
Pietrzak prevents Newcastle from improving his position.
Pietrzak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pietrzak trying to control but Newcastle is working from the bottom.
Pietrzak preventing the sweep.
Newcastle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pietrzak defends it easily.
Newcastle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Newcastle won't allow Pietrzak to sweep him here.
Pietrzak is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pietrzak can't keep his opponent in guard - Newcastle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pietrzak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pietrzak.
Newcastle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Newcastle manages to get himself to full guard.
Newcastle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pietrzak's guard.
Newcastle stopping the sweep attempt from Pietrzak.
Newcastle wants to control from the top but Pietrzak keeps moving.
Newcastle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pietrzak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pietrzak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newcastle forces his way into half guard.
Pietrzak wants to improve his position but Newcastle is controlling well.
Newcastle is trying to control. Pietrzak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Newcastle passes to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newcastle is working to tighten his grip on Pietrzak's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pietrzak has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Newcastle is really squeezing tight and eventually Pietrzak passes out! Newcastle breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alton Newcastle!
A relieved looking Alton Newcastle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez has chosen Accept's Balls To The Wall as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
17 - 7 - 1 |
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38
225 lbs
31 - 19 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez throws a head kick that Jṏhanssṏn semi-blocks.
Jṏhanssṏn blocks a head kick by Velasquez.
Jṏhanssṏn is looking for a counter combo.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a head kick that misses
and Jṏhanssṏn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle, before Velasquez throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Jṏhanssṏn's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Velasquez lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Juan Velasquez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Juan Velasquez thanked Sun-Tzu for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn spoke after the fight, saying 'Wait a minute, there must be some type of mistake. I don't lose.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kisuke Urahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Azuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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180 lbs
28 - 18 - 2 |
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171 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Kisuke Urahara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akira Azuma!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azuma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urahara takes a swing at Azuma's ribcage but misses.
Urahara throws a sloppy head kick and Azuma moves out of range easily.
Urahara throws a body punch but Azuma moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Azuma.
Urahara fires out a quick counter leg kick but Azuma just manages to avoid it.
Urahara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Azuma throws a wild body kick that Urahara sees coming a mile off.
Urahara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Azuma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Azuma just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromUrahara.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Urahara checks a leg kick.
Urahara blocks a low kick nicely.
Urahara moves out of range as Azuma throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Urahara is just out of range.
Urahara scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Akira Azuma has been cut.
Azuma throws a hook but Urahara avoids it easily.
Azuma throws the kick towards the body but Urahara avoids it.
Azuma is looking to land body kicks.
Urahara goes for a double leg but Azuma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Azuma continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Azuma misses
and Urahara counters with a left to the body.
Azuma throws the left hand but Urahara avoids the punch easily.
Urahara throws a body kick that misses.
Azuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Urahara blocks the body kick.
Azuma ducks under a wild hook from Urahara.
Urahara misses with a straight right.
Azuma looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Urahara!
Azuma throws an elbow but Urahara slips to the side and avoids it well.
Urahara is trying to improve his position.
Urahara managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Azuma.
Azuma working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urahara tries to buck Azuma off but Azuma is having none of it.
Azuma cracks Urahara with a big right hand but Urahara just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azuma in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Urahara can't do much from the bottom here.
Urahara is working to avoid the ground and pound but Azuma connects with a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Azuma's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Azuma working the ground and pound from side control.
Azuma working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urahara manages to work his way to half guard, despite Azuma's best efforts.
Urahara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Urahara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urahara actively working from the bottom here.
Azuma lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urahara trying to hold on to Azuma's head to control him but Azuma postures up.
Urahara looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Urahara's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Azuma is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Azuma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azuma 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.
Urahara taking some punishment here, with Azuma in his half guard.
Urahara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Azuma.
Urahara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azuma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Urahara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Azuma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Urahara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Urahara is not content to let Azuma control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Azuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akira Azuma's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Azuma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Urahara looks to land a body kick but Azuma moved away.
Urahara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Urahara misses with an uppercut.
Azuma throws a looping overhand right but Urahara ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Urahara misses its target.
Azuma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urahara.
A punch lands to the side of Urahara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Azuma connects with the punch.
Urahara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azuma with the counter takedown but Urahara avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Urahara misses the target.
Urahara throws the left hand but Azuma avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azuma lands a nice shot to the body.
Azuma cracks Urahara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azuma scores with a jab. Urahara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Urahara is rocked!
Urahara misses with a head kick.
Azuma throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Urahara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Azuma blocks a head kick by Urahara.
Urahara seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urahara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Urahara throws a body shot but no joy.
Urahara steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Azuma. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Urahara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Azuma connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Azuma misses the target.
Azuma avoids the head kick by Urahara.
Azuma lands a slapping body shot.
Azuma lands with a nice body kick.
A nice combination there by Azuma.
Azuma misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azuma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Azuma slips under a jab.
Azuma lands with a nice body kick.
Urahara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Azuma moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Akira Azuma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urahara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Azuma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azuma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Azuma.
Azuma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Azuma connects with a jab.
Azuma fakes the body blow, causing Urahara to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Urahara goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akira Azuma!
After winning the bout, Akira Azuma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evil Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumina Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kullervo's entrance music is Kullervo Entrance Theme. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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175 lbs
36 - 23 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evil Kullervo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rumina Sato!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato blocks a head kick by Kullervo.
Sato has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kullervo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kullervo blocks a body shot from Sato.
Kullervo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalling in the clinch from Kullervo.
Kullervo stalling in the clinch but Sato improves position.
Kullervo lands with a left to the head.
Kullervo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sato controls his hands.
Sato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kullervo tries to pull guard but Sato won't allow it.
Kullervo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sato.
Sato lands a body punch.
Sato manages to break the clinch.
Sato throws a leg kick but Kullervo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kullervo scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rumina Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kullervo is looking to land body kicks.
Sato moves out of range as Kullervo throws a body kick.
Kullervo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sato fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kullervo, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sato.
Kullervo pulls guard effortlessly.
Sato slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sato must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sato wants to stand but Kullervo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kullervo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo working for a triangle but Sato defends it easily.
Sato trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kullervo's guard.
Kullervo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sato is aware though and is defending well.
Kullervo looking for a triangle here. Sato is fighting it but it looks tight! Kullervo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sato is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Evil Kullervo!
Evil Kullervo took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogan Aye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fritzie Zivic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zivic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: La La Girl by Paffendorf. 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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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shogan Aye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fritzie Zivic!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zivic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Fritzie Zivic has been cut.
Zivic swings widly with a right hand
and Aye counters with a shoot takedown. Zivic fights it but they end up in guard.
Zivic has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Aye has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Aye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zivic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aye's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zivic throws a looping overhand right but Aye ducks down to avoid it.
Zivic clinches.
Aye lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aye blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aye.
Zivic misses with a body punch.
Zivic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zivic struggles to land a body shot inside as Aye controls his hands.
Aye tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zivic misses with a punch to the body.
Aye lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aye.
Still in the clinch, Aye scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zivic throws a punch but it's blocked by Aye.
Aye tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zivic tries to throw a body punch but Aye avoids it by throwing Zivic back against the cage.
Zivic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aye fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zivic pushes Aye back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aye blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Zivic fails to land.
Zivic tries a body shot but Aye blocks it.
Zivic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aye's elbow.
Zivic tries to work over Aye's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aye definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zivic digs a right hand into Aye's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aye's gas tank.
Zivic struggles to land a body shot inside as Aye controls his hands.
Aye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zivic blocks a body shot from Aye.
Zivic throws a punch but it's blocked by Aye.
Zivic digs a right hand underneath Aye's ribcage. Aye let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zivic lands a body shot.
Aye is breathing heavily.
Zivic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zivic tries to throw a body punch but Aye avoids it by throwing Zivic back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zivic tries to work over Aye's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aye is trying to break free.
Zivic scores with a hook to the body.
Zivic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zivic struggles to land a body shot inside as Aye controls his hands.
A short right from Zivic.
Zivic is leaning against Aye and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Zivic.
Zivic lands an uppercut.
Zivic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Zivic.
Zivic lands a body punch.
Zivic lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Zivic.
Zivic digs a right hand underneath Aye's ribcage. Aye let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zivic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aye backwards.
A shot in the inside from Zivic.
Zivic misses with a punch on the inside.
Aye scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zivic lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zivic lands a body shot.
Zivic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zivic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zivic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zivic leaning against his opponent.
Aye blocking some punches.
Zivic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zivic lands with a right to the head.
Aye takes an elbow to the temple.
Zivic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aye breaks from the clinch.
Zivic lands a jab to Aye's midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Zivic.
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!
Zivic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aye circles away quickly and effectively.
Aye tries to counter with a takedown but Zivic is quick to defend against it.
Aye moves away from the strike by Zivic.
Aye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zivic.
Zivic's corner calls for a 1-2. Zivic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zivic throws a shot to the body.
Fritzie Zivic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zivic.
Good exchange - Zivic coming out on top.
Zivic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aye walks into a stiff left hand from Zivic.
Aye throws a jab when Zivic was well out of range.
Zivic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Zivic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zivic scores with a shot to the body.
Zivic misses with an uppercut. Aye saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aye attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zivic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aye appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zivic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aye feinted with a counter takedown.
Aye doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fritzie Zivic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fritzie Zivic'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.
A shot to the liver by Zivic. Beautiful body shot.
Zivic misses with a hook.
Zivic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aye.
Nice defenses there by Aye.
Zivic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zivic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aye looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zivic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aye has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zivic.
Zivic looks to score with a jab to the body but Aye is just out of range.
Aye chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zivic can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zivic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aye was well out of range. Poor timing from Zivic.
Aye avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aye changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zivic misses with a straight left.
Aye appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fritzie Zivic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zivic misses with a body shot.
Zivic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zivic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aye counters with a takedown into side control.
Zivic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Aye.
Zivic looking for a sweep but Aye has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Zivic tries to lock up and control but Aye gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aye sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zivic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shogan Aye overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zivic tries to buck Aye off but he can't manage it.
Zivic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Aye keeping moving, preventing Zivic from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zivic is working Aye over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aye has a closed guard, preventing Zivic from standing up.
Zivic stands up from Aye's guard - Zivic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Aye displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zivic throws out the jab.
Aye changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zivic cracks Aye with a good jab.
Zivic checks a low kick from Aye.
Zivic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aye closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Zivic does it's job there.
Zivic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zivic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aye checks it well.
Aye changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zivic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zivic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Zivic.
Zivic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aye appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fritzie Zivic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zivic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zivic misses with an uppercut
and Aye counters with a single leg into guard. Zivic didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zivic is adopting a defensive guard.
Our spies down at at Bruize Brothaz inform us that Zivic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zivic controls Aye momentarily but Aye frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fritzie Zivic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fritzie Zivic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Aye gets tackled into the cage by Zivic. Zivic maintains the clinch.
Zivic scores with a shoulder strike.
Zivic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zivic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zivic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zivic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zivic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zivic works on Aye's body with a couple of short punches.
Fritzie Zivic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zivic presses Aye against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zivic can't find room to land a body shot as Aye controls the action.
Zivic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zivic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zivic tries to work over Aye's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zivic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aye misses with the head strike.
Zivic lands an elbow inside.
Zivic misses with a punch to the body.
Zivic tries a body shot but Aye blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Zivic as the two fighters clinch.
Zivic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aye's elbow.
Zivic lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Zivic.
Zivic lands a right hand.
Zivic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aye up against the cage.
Zivic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aye is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aye.
Aye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zivic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aye tries to move into range but Zivic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Aye is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aye on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zivic misses with a wild body shot.
Zivic lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zivic cracks Aye with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Aye falls to his knees and Zivic doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fritzie Zivic!
A less than humble Fritzie Zivic misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Tallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Chekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chekhov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. КАТЮШA kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Tallon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Chekhov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Tallon misses.
Tallon throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov blocks a head kick by Tallon.
Tallon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chekhov.
Tallon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chekhov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chekhov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chekhov throws a lazy right hand but Tallon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tallon misses with a wild body shot.
Tallon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chekhov.
Tallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tallon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon misses with a kick to the body
and Chekhov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tallon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chekhov throws a body kick that misses
and Tallon moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Chekhov.
Tallon scores with a shot to the side of Chekhov's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Chekhov.
Tallon prevents a body shot from Chekhov.
Tallon misses with a punch on the inside.
Chekhov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Chekhov.
Chekhov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tallon controls his hands.
Tallon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chekhov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tallon controls his hands.
Tallon lands a right hand.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon presses Chekhov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chekhov tries to throw a body punch but Tallon avoids it by throwing Chekhov back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chekhov fails to land.
Tallon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon.
Tallon throws a punch but it's blocked by Chekhov.
Tallon has a couple of punches blocked by Chekhov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Tallon.
Tallon throws a punch but it's blocked by Chekhov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Chekhov.
Chekhov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Tallon - that landed with a thud.
Chekhov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Chekhov - that landed with a thud.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
Chekhov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chekhov prevents a body shot from Tallon.
A nice left hand lands by Tallon.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Chekhov controls the action.
Chekhov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Chekhov controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Tallon fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chekhov working aggressively here.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Chekhov controls the action.
Chekhov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chekhov taking a breather.
Chekhov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chekhov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
Chekhov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Chekhov avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Tallon prevents a body shot from Chekhov.
Chekhov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chekhov can't find room to land a body shot as Tallon controls the action.
Tallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chekhov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chekhov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chekhov misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon pulls Chekhov into guard.
Chekhov wants to control from the top but Tallon keeps moving.
Chekhov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tallon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chekhov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tallon scores with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chekhov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tallon has time to react.
Tallon takes a swing at Chekhov's ribcage but misses.
Tallon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tallon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been told by Tallon's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chekhov blocks a jab.
Tallon tries to land a body kick
and Tallon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sean Tallon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tallon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tallon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tallon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tallon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tallon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chekhov keeps the fight on the outside.
Chekhov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chekhov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tallon.
Tallon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chekhov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tallon digs a good body shot into Chekhov's ribs.
Tallon digs a good hook to Chekhov's body.
Tallon lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chekhov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tallon throws a solid leg kick but Chekhov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tallon.
Chekhov throws a lazy right hand but Tallon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chekhov avoids a kick to the body.
Chekhov takes one to the side of the head.
Tallon slips a straight right by Chekhov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tallon.
Chekhov misses with a kick to the body.
Sean Tallon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chekhov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chekhov checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tallon. That's going to slow Chekhov down.
Tallon throws a chopping leg kick but Chekhov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tallon misses with a kick to the body
and Chekhov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tallon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chekhov feints a counter leg kick.
Tallon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chekhov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chekhov 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.
Tallon lands a head shot.
Tallon looks to throw a body kick
and Chekhov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chekhov moves out of range of the body kick from Tallon.
Chekhov thinks about the counter body kick.
Tallon tries to clinch but Chekhov moves out of range.
Tallon scores with a hook to the body. Chekhov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chekhov.
Tallon scores with a head kick. Chekhov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tallon lands a leg kick that knocks Chekhov off balance momentarily.
Tallon misses the body punch
and Tallon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sean Tallon is winning the standup battle so far.
Tallon slips a straight right by Chekhov.
Tallon half committed to a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tallon.
Chekhov slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chekhov! But no joy.
Tallon throws a body shot but no joy.
Tallon tries a head kick but it misses.
Chekhov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tallon lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Chekhov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Tallon misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon lands a jab to the head.
Chekhov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tallon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tallon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tallon.
Chekhov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Sean Tallon has been cut.
Tallon walks into a left hand.
Tallon is rocked!
Tallon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Tallon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chekhov flicks out a counter leg kick but Tallon steps away.
Tallon seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. Tallon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tallon is looking to land body kicks.
Tallon misses with a body shot
and Chekhov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chekhov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Tallon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Tallon.
Tallon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chekhov can do to turn this around?
Chekhov throws a hook but Tallon blocks it.
Chekhov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tallon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chekhov. That did some damage!
Tallon rushes Chekhov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sean Tallon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chekhov lands with a short shot to the head.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Tallon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tallon throws a punch but it's blocked by Chekhov.
Tallon lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Still in the clinch, Tallon scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Tallon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chekhov lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Chekhov.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
Chekhov blocks a body shot from Tallon.
Tallon tries a body shot but Chekhov blocks it.
Chekhov can't find room to land a body shot as Tallon controls the action.
Tallon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Chekhov as the two fighters clinch.
Chekhov blocks a body shot from Tallon.
Chekhov misses with some punches.
Tallon lands a right hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tallon misses with a punch on the inside.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Chekhov controls the action.
Chekhov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chekhov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tallon.
Chekhov lands a body punch.
Chekhov misses with a punch on the inside.
Chekhov lands a nice uppercut.
Tallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chekhov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chekhov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tallon misses with the head strike.
Tallon pushes Chekhov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tallon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tallon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Chekhov.
Chekhov tries to work over Tallon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chekhov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tallon misses with the head strike.
Chekhov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov is struggling to control the position.
Chekhov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chekhov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tallon throws a leg kick but Chekhov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tallon moves out of range of the body kick.
Tallon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice side step and Chekhov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tallon throws a sloppy body shot
and Tallon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chekhov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tallon counters with a nice leg kick.
Tallon swings widly with a right hand
and Chekhov counters with a huge left! Tallon is in big trouble! He's backing up but Chekhov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tallon from any more damage. A dominating finish by Chekhov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Chekhov!
A very excited looking Anton Chekhov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Hardacre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Juggernaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Hardacre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bo Juggernaut!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Hardacre does it's job there.
A good leg kick by Juggernaut.
That kick from Hardacre tenderised Juggernaut's leg. Juggernaut is trying to keep his angry face on.
Juggernaut closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardacre throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've been informed that Juggernaut has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A big left from Juggernaut misses.
Hardacre scores with a nice right hand.
Juggernaut tries to clinch but Hardacre is having none of it.
Juggernaut misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hardacre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Juggernaut, as that shot connected.
Hardacre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Juggernaut counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hardacre lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juggernaut throws a hook but Hardacre blocks it.
Hardacre throws a lazy right hand but Juggernaut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Juggernaut, right into the meat.
Hardacre tries a low kick but Juggernaut avoids it.
Juggernaut works Hardacre's body with a nice hook.
Hardacre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juggernaut.
Hardacre swings for the body but Juggernaut moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardacre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice shot by Hardacre.
Hardacre throws a front kick aimed at Juggernaut's knee but Juggernaut avoids it well.
Juggernaut swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hardacre counters with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardacre.
Hardacre throws a chopping leg kick but Juggernaut manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Juggernaut blocks the leg kick.
Juggernaut fails to land with a series of punches.
Hardacre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Juggernaut lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardacre throws a nice looking combination but Juggernaut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Juggernaut throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Juggernaut takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hardacre misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juggernaut looks for the body kick but Hardacre saw that one coming.
Hardacre misses the shot to the body.
Hardacre seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Juggernaut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardacre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Juggernaut.
Juggernaut takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardacre throws a low kick, looking for Juggernaut's leg but Juggernaut calmly moves out of range.
Hardacre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Juggernaut's hands.
Hardacre throws a body kick that misses.
Hardacre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Juggernaut is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardacre with a body shot.
Juggernaut pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hardacre is out of range and Juggernaut settles back down.
Hardacre is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Hardacre misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardacre. Juggernaut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juggernaut slips a jab and a cross from Hardacre.
Juggernaut's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardacre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Juggernaut scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot by Juggernaut.
Juggernaut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Damian Hardacre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardacre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardacre just misses with a punch to the body.
Juggernaut swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardacre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardacre throws a right and a left that Juggernaut avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardacre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hardacre there as he acknowledges the shot.
Juggernaut misses with a straight right.
Hardacre looks to land a left hand but Juggernaut moved out of range nicely.
Hardacre throws a jab but it's blocked by Juggernaut.
Juggernaut is looking to land body kicks.
Hardacre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice straight punches there by Juggernaut. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Juggernaut.
Hardacre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hardacre avoids the head kick by Juggernaut.
Hardacre scoring well with a low kick there.
Hardacre is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hardacre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juggernaut manages to avoid it.
A big left from Hardacre misses.
Juggernaut let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hardacre scores with a shot to the body.
Hardacre throws a leg kick but Juggernaut moved away.
Hardacre throws a jab when Juggernaut was well out of range.
Juggernaut pushes Hardacre up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juggernaut scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardacre looking to slow down the pace here.
Juggernaut missing with knees to the body.
Juggernaut misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardacre is trying to force a seperation but Juggernaut has the dominant position.
A short left from Hardacre.
Hardacre is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Juggernaut misses with an elbow over the top.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardacre.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hardacre can't find room to land a body shot as Juggernaut controls the action.
Hardacre leaning against his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juggernaut is trying to break the clinch but Hardacre is controlling him.
Hardacre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardacre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hardacre throws out a leg kick but Juggernaut moves out of range and Hardacre only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Hardacre dominated that round.
That's time! Hardacre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hardacre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Damian Hardacre is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardacre staying out of range there.
Juggernaut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardacre.
Juggernaut thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardacre lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hardacre lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hardacre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Juggernaut looks to land a right hand but Hardacre moved out of range.
Juggernaut looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardacre is just out of range.
Juggernaut checks a leg kick.
Juggernaut looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Hardacre there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardacre lands a head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hardacre.
Hardacre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juggernaut can do to turn this around?
Juggernaut is looking to land body kicks.
Hardacre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juggernaut.
Hardacre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardacre scoring well with a low kick there.
Juggernaut throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Juggernaut tries to land a front kick but Hardacre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Juggernaut plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hardacre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juggernaut moves away.
Hardacre throws a low kick, looking for Juggernaut's leg but Juggernaut calmly moves out of range.
Juggernaut lands a nice hook to Hardacre's body. Hardacre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hardacre.
Juggernaut takes a jab right on the kisser.
Juggernaut slips a jab from Hardacre.
Juggernaut tries to score with a low kick but Hardacre moves his leg out of the way.
Hardacre throws a looping overhand right but Juggernaut ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Juggernaut.
Hardacre misses with a lunging right hand
and Juggernaut counters with an inside leg kick.
Juggernaut fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juggernaut slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut throws a front kick that sends Hardacre stumbling back into the cage.
Juggernaut blocks a low kick nicely.
Hardacre misses with an uppercut.
Juggernaut goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Juggernaut misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardacre counters with a left and a right that stings Juggernaut.
Hardacre tries to land a leg kick but Juggernaut saw it coming and moves away.
Juggernaut throws out a loose jab but Hardacre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juggernaut throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hardacre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hardacre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardacre wants to slow Juggernaut down by chopping away at his legs.
Juggernaut takes one on the button.
Juggernaut darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Damian Hardacre has been cut.
Juggernaut cracks Hardacre with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Juggernaut has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hardacre to stand back up!
Hardacre is rocked!
Hardacre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Juggernaut takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Hardacre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut cracks Hardacre with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Juggernaut has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hardacre to stand back up!
Juggernaut loads up on a big right hand but Hardacre slips the punch.
Hardacre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Juggernaut swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hardacre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hardacre seems to have got his legs back now.
Hardacre punishes Juggernaut's body with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Juggernaut.
Juggernaut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardacre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Hardacre as he checks the leg kick.
Hardacre cracks Juggernaut with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardacre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Juggernaut fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Hardacre misses its intended target.
Juggernaut dodges the punch combination from Hardacre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardacre misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Juggernaut.
Juggernaut waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardacre.
Hardacre is looking to counter the offense by Juggernaut and move into the clinch.
Juggernaut misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardacre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardacre throws a lazy right hand but Juggernaut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardacre throws a leg kick but Juggernaut sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Juggernaut connects with a leg kick. Hardacre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Juggernaut scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hardacre pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hardacre lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardacre. Juggernaut does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardacre takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Juggernaut scores with a sloppy right hand. Hardacre should have avoided that one.
Juggernaut thows a body kick. Hardacre tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hardacre walks straight into a right hand from Juggernaut - that's dropped him! Juggernaut jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hardacre from any more punishment! Hardacre complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bo Juggernaut!
Bo Juggernaut is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Bo Juggernaut thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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