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GAMMA#593 Quinn v Bennet PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wladyslaw Raginis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perrin Aybara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wladyslaw Raginis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perrin Aybara!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aybara throws a body kick that misses.
Raginis cracks Aybara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raginis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raginis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Aybara fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aybara.
Raginis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aybara pulls his leg out and moves away.
Raginis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aybara tries to bum rush Raginis with a series of wild strikes but Raginis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raginis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aybara, pushing him back against the cage.
Raginis gets through Aybara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raginis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raginis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aybara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aybara stalks Raginis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Raginis's face. Raginis staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Wladyslaw Raginis has been cut.
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!
Aybara connects with a nice looking jab.
Raginis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raginis misses with a takedown attempt
and Aybara counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raginis throws a hook to the side of Aybara's head but Aybara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aybara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aybara scores with a punch to the head.
Aybara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Raginis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aybara.
Wladyslaw Raginis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Aybara.
Raginis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aybara defends it nicely.
Aybara only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wladyslaw Raginis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raginis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aybara checks it well.
Aybara is looking for the big counter here.
Raginis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aybara.
Raginis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Raginis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aybara lands a jab to Raginis's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aybara lands with a good body shot.
Aybara throws a big shot that misses.
Raginis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Raginis fails to land with a series of punches.
Aybara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raginis blocks the body kick.
Raginis jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Aybara tries to bum rush Raginis with a series of wild strikes but Raginis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aybara throws a body shot but no joy.
Aybara is looking to slow Raginis down with leg kicks.
Raginis throws a body punch but Aybara moves out of range.
Aybara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raginis moves into the clinch.
Aybara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raginis tries to stall but Aybara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Aybara.
Raginis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aybara.
Aybara lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raginis misses with a punch to the body.
Raginis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Raginis wants to take the fight to the mat but Aybara manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Aybara fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Raginis fails to land.
Raginis blocks a body shot from Aybara.
Raginis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aybara backwards.
Raginis misses with a body punch.
Aybara scores with a shoulder strike.
Aybara misses with the head strike.
Raginis lands a left hand.
Raginis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raginis tries a body shot but Aybara blocks it.
Aybara working aggressively here.
Raginis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aybara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raginis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aybara lands a damaging elbow.
Aybara misses with some punches.
Aybara lands a right hand.
Wladyslaw Raginis's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raginis has clasped his hands together around Aybara's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Aybara defending against the ground and pound.
Aybara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Raginis trying to control the action but Aybara is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perrin Aybara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wladyslaw Raginis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Raginis throws the left hand but Aybara avoids the punch easily.
Raginis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raginis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aybara misses with a straight left.
Aybara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Perrin Aybara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raginis lands a leg kick that knocks Aybara off balance momentarily.
Raginis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aybara.
Aybara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raginis blocks the body kick.
Aybara throws a nice looking combination but Raginis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Raginis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aybara throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Raginis's head.
Raginis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aybara circles away.
Aybara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raginis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aybara lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Aybara.
Raginis misses with a body shot
and Aybara counters with a series of strikes. Raginis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aybara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raginis's sensitive parts.
Raginis fails to land the takedown.
Aybara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aybara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raginis manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raginis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wladyslaw Raginis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Aybara as Raginis shoots in.
It seemed like Aybara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raginis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aybara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aybara, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aybara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wladyslaw Raginis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Raginis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raginis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aybara scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Aybara. Those never looked like landing.
Aybara has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Aybara cracks Raginis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Raginis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raginis.
Perrin Aybara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aybara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raginis with a poor takedown
and Aybara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Aybara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raginis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raginis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aybara.
Aybara fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Raginis.
Aybara just misses with a punch to the body.
Raginis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aybara pinned against the cage. Aybara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Raginis throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Aybara to counter with a crisp jab.
Aybara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aybara cracks Raginis with an uppercut from hell and Raginis crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Aybara's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Raginis is rocked!
Jeez, Wladyslaw Raginis's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raginis has momentary wrist control but Aybara slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Raginis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raginis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aybara escapes and throws Raginis's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Aybara is putting a hurting on Raginis here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd goes nuts as Aybara knocks Raginis out cold with a massive hammerfist! Aybara Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Perrin Aybara!
A very excited looking Perrin Aybara rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kira Miyata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyata comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Boa - Energetic kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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158 lbs
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153 lbs
27 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kira Miyata!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton shoots in and gets a takedown into Miyata's guard.
Miyata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyata is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Burton trying to control but Miyata postures up.
Miyata not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miyata throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miyata's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miyata's back!
Miyata is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Miyata wants to control his opponent's hands but Burton gets his hands free.
Miyata is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Miyata keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Miyata has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Burton.
Burton misses with an elbow to the head.
Miyata can't escape the position.
Miyata is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Burton trying to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Burton gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Burton gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Burton apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Nice jab there from Miyata.
Burton defending well as Miyata loads up on a big left hand.
It appears Burton was looking to counter with a kick there.
Miyata 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.
Miyata has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Burton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Miyata or perhaps it was just good defense by Burton, which made it look bad.
Burton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miyata throws a series of punches but Burton avoids them all with ease.
Miyata keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miyata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miyata to score with a decent uppercut.
Miyata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miyata.
Burton misses with a looping right.
Miyata just misses with a punch to the body.
Burton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Miyata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miyata is out of range.
A slow jab from Miyata misses its intended target.
A cross from Miyata lands.
Miyata moves away from the strike by Burton.
Burton blocks a jab.
Burton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miyata avoids it really well and circles away.
Burton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miyata lands a leg kick that knocks Burton off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton scores with a takedown into Miyata's guard.
Burton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyata has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burton has passed into side control.
Miyata tries to bench press Burton off him but Burton keeps the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyata manages to get back to half guard.
Burton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Miyata manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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 Jack Burton will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Miyata throws an overhand right that lands on Burton's shoulder, as Burton tries to avoid the shot.
Miyata lands with an overhand left.
Burton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miyata throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burton on the side of the head.
Miyata checks a low kick from Burton.
Miyata cracks Burton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Miyata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miyata lands a jab to the nose.
Miyata lands a nice shot to the body.
Miyata changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An elbow from Miyata crashes against the mat.
Burton is not content to let Miyata control the position.
Miyata tries to move to full mount but Burton actually manages to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burton defending well though.
Burton wants to get back to full guard.
Miyata throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burton trying to control here.
Miyata performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jack Burton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miyata is looking for a kimura but Burton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miyata to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burton trying to hold on to Miyata's head to control him but Miyata postures up.
Miyata trying to mount his opponent but Burton defends it.
Miyata throws a strike but Burton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Burton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Burton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata misses with a leg kick
and Burton counters with a body kick that stops Miyata in his tracks momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miyata.
Miyata avoids a kick to the body.
Kira Miyata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyata pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Burton back to the cage. Miyata follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Miyata cracks Burton with an open hand slap.
Burton misses with a kick to the body.
Miyata throws a hook but Burton avoids it easily.
Burton walks into a stiff left hand from Miyata.
Burton throws a body kick that misses.
Miyata swats away the attempt to clinch by Burton.
Good exchange - Miyata coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton throws a right hand that misses
and Miyata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyata checks a low kick from Burton.
Burton misses with a kick to the body.
Burton lands a front kick.
Burton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Miyata is not content to let Burton control the position.
Miyata is looking to regain half guard here but Burton keeps moving and retains side control.
Burton wants to control but Miyata is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kira Miyata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Miyata throws a right hand that Burton ducks under and follows up with a left that Burton also avoids with ease.
Burton is looking to counter with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Burton.
Jab from Burton.
Miyata lands with a cross.
Burton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miyata tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burton ducks under a wild hook from Miyata.
Miyata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miyata.
Burton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miyata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton tries to work over Miyata's front leg with a kick but Miyata checks it.
A jab from Miyata misses.
Miyata misses with a hook.
Burton connects with a crisp jab.
Burton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miyata.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burton moves out of range of the strikes.
Miyata throws a hook but Burton avoids it easily.
Burton looks to land a body kick but Miyata moved away.
Kira Miyata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miyata closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burton circles away.
Burton throws the left hand but Miyata avoids the punch easily.
Burton throws a body kick that misses.
Burton shoots in for a takedown but Miyata shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miyata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burton has time to react.
Burton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burton slips under a jab.
Burton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata cracks a nice hook into Burton's ribs.
Miyata thuds a left hand into Burton's body.
Miyata throws a jab when Burton was well out of range.
Miyata checks a low kick from Burton.
Miyata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burton.
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!
Jab, jab by Miyata - just one landing.
Burton is looking to slow Miyata down with leg kicks.
Miyata connects with a looping right hand.
Burton throws a head kick but Miyata moves out of range.
Miyata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burton circles away quickly and effectively.
Burton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Miyata throws out a loose jab but Burton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burton drops his hands momentarily and Miyata takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Miyata scores with a four punch combination!
Burton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miyata changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miyata takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miyata throws a body shot but no joy.
Miyata throws a right hand that misses
and Burton counters by moving into the clinch.
Burton tries to work over Miyata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miyata gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyata is looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Burton as the two fighters clinch.
Burton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miyata is pushing Burton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burton.
Burton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burton.
Burton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burton has Miyata pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miyata manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miyata misses with some punches.
Miyata scores with a shot to the side of Burton's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyata is looking for a takedown.
Burton blocks a body shot from Miyata.
Burton wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Burton.
Miyata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miyata has Burton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Miyata pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Burton tumbling to the mat - Miyata dives into Burton's guard.
Miyata trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kira Miyata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miyata 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kira Miyata!
After winning the bout, Kira Miyata 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tural Agaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Nukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agaev comes into the arena with Slavsia, Rus! blaring out of the sound system. Duke Nukem has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tural Agaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Nukem!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nukem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nukem misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Agaev misses the target.
Nukem has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nukem lands a nice leg kick that just misses Agaev's sensitive parts.
Agaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nukem misses with a low kick.
Agaev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Agaev lands a glancing blow to the side of Nukem's head.
Nukem throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nukem looks to clinch
and Agaev counters with a three punch combo that has Nukem backing up. Nukem nods at Agaev to acknowledge the strikes.
Nukem misses with a lunging right hand
and Agaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agaev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nukem thows a leg kick but Agaev checks it
and Agaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Agaev throws a sloppy head kick and Nukem moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nukem connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nukem throws a leg kick but Agaev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Agaev misses the target.
Duke Nukem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nukem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Agaev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nukem is looking to clinch.
Agaev moves away from the strike by Nukem.
Nukem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Agaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nukem prevents a body shot from Agaev.
Agaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Agaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nukem jumps guard.
Nukem looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Agaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nukem holds on and takes a little breather.
Nukem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Agaev defends well.
Agaev postures up in Nukem's guard and throws a big left but Nukem blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukem working a defensive guard here.
Nukem has his hands on Agaev's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nukem is looking to slow Agaev down with leg kicks.
Nukem does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Agaev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nukem is out of range and Agaev settles back down.
Agaev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Agaev ducks right into an uppercut from Nukem.
Agaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukem throws a leg kick which misses Agaev's front leg but catches the back leg as Agaev tries to avoid it.
Agaev darts in looking for a takedown but Nukem gets double underhooks and turns Agaev into the cage.
Agaev throws a leg kick that misses.
Nukem is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nukem lands a nice shot to the body.
Nukem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Agaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Agaev is looking to counter punch.
Nukem slips a jab and a cross from Agaev.
Nukem goes for a double leg but Agaev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Agaev continues to drive forward.
Agaev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nukem just manages to avoid it.
Agaev slips under a jab.
Nukem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Agaev is looking for a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agaev dodges the punch combination from Nukem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nukem.
A low kick from Agaev misses
and Nukem counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nukem creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Agaev tries to circle away but Nukem has him pinned against the cage.
Nukem throws an elbow but it misses.
Nukem blocks a body shot from Agaev.
Nukem jumps guard but Agaev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Agaev can't find room to land a body shot as Nukem controls the action.
Agaev can't find room to land a body shot as Nukem controls the action.
Agaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem lands a leg kick that knocks Agaev off balance momentarily.
Tural Agaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nukem looks to land a body kick but Agaev moved away.
Agaev checks a low kick from Nukem.
Agaev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Agaev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nukem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nukem checks the leg kick.
Nukem tests Agaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nukem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Agaev's calf.
Agaev missing with a left hand there. Nukem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Nukem. That snapped Agaev's head back.
Nukem scores with a nice strike.
Nukem lands a nice leg kick that just misses Agaev's sensitive parts.
Agaev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nukem scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem tries to land a front kick but Agaev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nukem gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Agaev counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nukem scores with a nice body kick.
Nukem throws a poor cross that misses
and Agaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nukem digs a good body shot into Agaev's ribs.
Nukem tries to score with a low kick but Agaev moves his leg out of the way.
Agaev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Agaev checks a low kick from Nukem.
Nukem connects with a body shot that sends Agaev's belly button to the back.
Nukem throws a body kick that misses.
Agaev appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nukem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Agaev throws a big counter combination but Nukem scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nukem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukem throws a leg kick which misses Agaev's front leg but catches the back leg as Agaev tries to avoid it.
Nukem misses with a hook. Agaev ducked under it nicely.
Agaev misses with a series of wild punches.
Nukem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nukem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Agaev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Agaev throws a counter high kick but Nukem was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nukem darts in and clinches Agaev up against the cage.
Agaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Agaev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nukem takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Agaev tries to work over Nukem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nukem throws an elbow but misses.
Nukem jumps guard and drags Agaev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nukem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Agaev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nukem is trying to control the position but Agaev postures up.
Agaev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nukem controlling Agaev's posture.
Agaev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nukem throws a leg kick that is checked
and Agaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nukem tries to clinch up
and Agaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Agaev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nukem misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Agaev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nukem lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Agaev throws a body punch but Nukem moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem throws a nice outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nukem!
Nice takedown defense from Agaev. No joy for Nukem on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem is looking to land body kicks.
Nukem is looking to slow Agaev down with leg kicks.
Agaev catches Nukem with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Agaev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nukem can pounce on him.
Nukem tries for a takedown but Agaev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nukem throws a chopping leg kick but Agaev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nukem looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nukem connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nukem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Agaev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Duke Nukem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nukem loads up on a big right hand but Agaev slips the punch.
Agaev is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nukem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Agaev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nukem feints and then cracks Agaev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Agaev down.
Agaev throws a head kick that misses
enabling Nukem to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Nukem misses.
Agaev 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.
A good leg kick by Nukem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Agaev's calf.
A bone on bone clash there as Agaev blocks the leg kick.
Agaev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Agaev throws a right and a left that Nukem avoids nicely.
Nukem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Agaev misses with a leg kick
and Nukem makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nukem stalks Agaev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Agaev's face. Agaev staggers backwards, shaken.
Nukem explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slow jab from Agaev misses its intended target.
Both fighters circling a little - Nukem finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agaev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nukem.
Nukem lands a nice looking kick to the body. Agaev takes a step back to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nukem misses with a body kick.
Agaev is looking for a counter combo.
Tural Agaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Agaev throws a series of punches but Nukem moves out of range.
Nukem throws a shot from downtown. Agaev moves away and avoids it.
Agaev appears to be looking for a big counter.
Agaev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nukem fails with the takedown
enabling Agaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Tural Agaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Nukem.
Agaev misses with a head kick.
Agaev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Nukem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nukem has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Nukem!
Our winner, Duke Nukem, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Its Ono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Tyrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ThunderStruck kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Chad Tyrell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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217 lbs
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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
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Its Ono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chad Tyrell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ono misses with a right hand
and Tyrell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tyrell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ono is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ono misses with a body shot.
Tyrell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tyrell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ono throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyrell on the side of the head.
Tyrell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ono throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrell's shoulder, as Tyrell tries to avoid the shot.
Ono avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyrell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrell looks for the body kick but Ono saw that one coming.
Ono missing with a left hand there. Tyrell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ono throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tyrell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyrell misses with a left hand
and Ono counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono misses with a hook.
Ono misses with a left hand
and Tyrell counters with a thumping low kick.
Tyrell misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Ono tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrell scores with a nice strike.
Ono misses with a jab to the body
and Tyrell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ono takes a swing at Tyrell's ribcage but misses.
Tyrell throws out a counter right but Ono avoids it with no problem.
Ono chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyrell can pounce on him.
Ono blocks a jab.
Ono is looking to counter punch.
Ono definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ono scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ono.
Tyrell tries to clinch but Ono is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Ono on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body kick from Tyrell.
Ono looks to throw the jab but Tyrell is out of range.
Tyrell throws a sloppy head kick and Ono moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrell drives through and clinches with Ono against the cage.
Ono tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ono working aggressively here.
Tyrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Ono controls his hands.
Ono swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyrell taking a breather.
Tyrell trying to stall but Ono improves his position.
Tyrell is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Ono has denied him.
A right hand to the body from Tyrell.
Ono misses with some punches.
Tyrell is leaning against Ono and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyrell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ono tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyrell's elbow.
Tyrell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ono backwards.
Tyrell misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Ono fails to land.
Ono tries a body shot but Tyrell blocks it.
Ono throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tyrell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrell blocking some punches.
Tyrell is trying to pull guard but Ono turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ono fails to land.
Tyrell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tyrell just leaning against Ono, taking a breather.
Tyrell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyrell lands a shoulder strike.
Tyrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyrell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ono tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyrell is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyrell.
Tyrell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyrell blocking some punches.
Ono pushes Tyrell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyrell trying to control the position but instead, Ono has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tyrell into the cage.
Ono makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrell can't find room to land a body shot as Ono controls the action.
Tyrell tries a knee to the head but Ono blocks it.
Tyrell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ono just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ono lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tyrell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ono lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyrell backwards.
Tyrell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyrell misses with a punch to the body.
Ono tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyrell stalling in the clinch but Ono improves position.
Ono throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyrell.
Tyrell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ono tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyrell's elbow.
Ono doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ono fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ono misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Ono controls his hands.
Tyrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ono's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Tyrell.
Ono can't find room to land a body shot as Tyrell controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Tyrell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tyrell misses with a leg kick
and Ono counters with a stiff right hand.
Ono moves out of range of the body kick.
Ono throws a right hand that misses
and Tyrell counters with an outside leg kick.
Tyrell's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyrell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyrell is looking to chop away at Ono's legs.
Ono lands a right hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ono.
Ono misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyrell.
Ono throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Its Ono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ono scores with a nice right hand.
Chad Tyrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ono pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyrell looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tyrell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ono.
Ono throws a right hand that misses
and Tyrell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Ono as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrell connects with a nice looking jab.
Ono throws out a loose jab but Tyrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ono circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ono counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyrell misses with a straight right.
Ono lands a jab to the nose.
Ono on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tyrell staying out of range there.
Ono throws an off balance right hand
and Tyrell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyrell slips a jab from Ono.
Ono rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyrell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyrell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ono is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ono ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrell moves away.
Ono moves out of range of the body kick.
As Tyrell tries to get set, Ono tries to push him back and clinch up but Tyrell manages to avoid the attempt.
Ono takes a swing at Tyrell's ribcage but misses.
Ono throws a lazy uppercut
and Tyrell counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ono throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyrell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ono swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ono takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tyrell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tyrell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tyrell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tyrell misses with a hook. Ono ducked under it nicely.
Tyrell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrell misses with a low kick as Ono jumps back.
Ono throws a looping overhand right but Tyrell ducks down to avoid it.
Ono throws a big shot that misses.
Tyrell throws a sloppy head kick and Ono moves out of range easily.
Tyrell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ono.
Ono misses with a shot to the body
and Tyrell counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyrell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ono with a body shot.
Ono throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyrell counters with a nice body shot.
Ono swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyrell flicks out a counter leg kick but Ono steps away.
Tyrell connects with a body shot that sends Ono's belly button to the back.
Tyrell lands a front kick.
Tyrell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That kick from Ono tenderised Tyrell's leg. Tyrell is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ono throws a jab when Tyrell was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrell misses with a body kick.
Tyrell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyrell looks to land a body kick but Ono moved away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ono checks a leg kick.
Tyrell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ono as he connects with a hook.
Ono moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ono goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tyrell moves out of range of the strikes.
Ono checks a low kick from Tyrell.
Ono circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chad Tyrell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ono throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyrell raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice defenses there by Tyrell.
Ono misses with a straight left.
Ono takes a swing at Tyrell's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Ono - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ono. Tyrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ono thows a body kick. Tyrell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ono throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ono ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrell takes one to the chin there.
Tyrell ducks right into an uppercut from Ono.
Tyrell avoids the body shot from Ono.
Tyrell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ono cracks Tyrell with a good jab.
Tyrell cracks Ono with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ono thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ono throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ono tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tyrell manages to circle out of the way.
Nice shot by Ono.
Ono cracks Tyrell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ono waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyrell.
Ono swings for the body but Tyrell moves out of range.
Ono throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tyrell to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyrell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tyrell tries to land a leg kick but Ono saw it coming and moves away.
Its Ono has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ono.
Tyrell takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ono goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And Tyrell responds with a good body kick, but Ono manages to step out the way in time.
Tyrell lands with a cross.
Tyrell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ono throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyrell counters with a nice leg kick.
Ono lands the left hand.
Ono misses with a hook.
Ono throws a looping overhand right but Tyrell ducks down to avoid it.
Ono walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tyrell.
Ono looks to land a left hand but Tyrell moved out of range nicely.
Tyrell rushes Ono and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrell blocking some punches.
Tyrell works on Ono's body with a couple of short punches.
Tyrell lands a body punch.
Tyrell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ono backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ono blocks a body shot from Tyrell.
Ono blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ono lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Tyrell.
Chad Tyrell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ono misses with the head strike.
Tyrell breaks from the clinch.
Tyrell ducks under a wild hook from Ono.
Ono throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tyrell raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tyrell blocks a jab.
Ono throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ono doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tyrell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chad Tyrell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ono.
Tyrell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tyrell jabs Ono to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrell. Ono does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyrell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ono misses with a head kick.
Tyrell throws a head kick but Ono moves out of range.
Ono is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyrell.
A head kick misses from Tyrell.
Tyrell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ono circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ono swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyrell.
And that's the end of the fight!
Its Ono showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tyrell 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Tyrell!
In his post fight interview, Chad Tyrell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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36
186 lbs
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32
185 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shunsui Kyoraku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeremy Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyoraku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sullivan blocks a leg kick.
Sullivan shoots in but no luck this time.
Kyoraku misses with a head kick.
Sullivan wants to counter the offense by Kyoraku and move into the clinch position.
Kyoraku fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sullivan, pushing him back against the cage.
Kyoraku just leaning against Sullivan, taking a breather.
Kyoraku is looking to control Sullivan's arms but Sullivan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kyoraku has his back to the cage.
Sullivan jumps guard and drags Kyoraku to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sullivan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sullivan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kyoraku defends it easily.
Kyoraku is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Outer Heaven Dojo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan is looking to sweep but instead, Kyoraku has passed into half guard.
Kyoraku stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku wants to pass the guard but Sullivan is defending well.
Sullivan trying to control here.
Kyoraku is pressing down on Sullivan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sullivan is holding on for now.
Sullivan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyoraku pulls his head out easily.
Sullivan looking for submissions off his back.
Sullivan wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping busy.
Sullivan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sullivan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep. Kyoraku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sullivan with the active half guard here but Kyoraku passes nicely into side control.
Sullivan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kyoraku wants to control but Sullivan is keeping him busy.
Kyoraku moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kyoraku trying to control the action but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku working away.
Sullivan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sullivan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kyoraku off and has taken his back!
Sullivan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sullivan connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kyoraku to escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Kyoraku as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sullivan!
Sullivan lands strikes to the head.
Kyoraku is covering up but some of the strikes from Sullivan are getting through and doing damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyoraku tries to roll but Sullivan sticks to his back.
Kyoraku manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sullivan's guard. Nice work there by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sullivan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kyoraku has managed to get both his arms back between Sullivan's legs - danger averted.
Kyoraku controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kyoraku advances to half guard.
Sullivan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kyoraku would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kyoraku won't allow Sullivan to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Sullivan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kyoraku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sullivan. That did some damage!
Good work by Sullivan as he checks the leg kick.
Kyoraku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kyoraku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sullivan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from Kyoraku is predictable there
and Sullivan counters with a single leg into guard. Kyoraku didn't expect that.
Kyoraku scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan gets tackled into the cage by Kyoraku. Kyoraku maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyoraku misses with some punches.
Sullivan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sullivan misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyoraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan's elbow.
Sullivan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kyoraku.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kyoraku.
Sullivan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kyoraku gets underhooks to prevent Sullivan's takedown attempt.
Kyoraku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyoraku stops a takedown attempt from Sullivan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku working aggressively here.
Kyoraku has a couple of punches blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan has Kyoraku pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kyoraku manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shunsui Kyoraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Sullivan.
Kyoraku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Sullivan jumps into guard, dragging Kyoraku to the mat.
Kyoraku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sullivan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kyoraku gets to his feet. Sullivan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sullivan slips a jab and a cross from Kyoraku.
A clash of legs there as Sullivan blocks the low kick.
Kyoraku lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Sullivan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sullivan avoids the head kick by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan slips a jab and a cross from Kyoraku.
Nice takedown defense from Kyoraku. No joy for Sullivan on that attempt.
Kyoraku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kyoraku gets tackled into the cage by Sullivan. Sullivan maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kyoraku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kyoraku misses with the head strike.
Sullivan has Kyoraku pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sullivan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kyoraku tumbling to the mat - Sullivan dives into Kyoraku's guard.
Sullivan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sullivan landing some decent shots from guard.
Sullivan stops Kyoraku from standing up.
Sullivan controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sullivan manages to get himself to full guard.
Sullivan is looking for a triangle but Kyoraku pushes his legs off easily.
Sullivan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kyoraku defends it easily.
Sullivan keeping full guard, as Kyoraku tries to pass.
Sullivan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Kyoraku from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsui Kyoraku dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A low kick from Kyoraku is predictable there
and Sullivan counters with a shoot takedown. Kyoraku fights it but they end up in guard.
Kyoraku is looking to stand up but Sullivan isn't so interested in that idea.
Kyoraku working a defensive guard here.
Sullivan cracks Kyoraku with a solid left hand.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyoraku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyoraku trying to control the position.
Sullivan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sullivan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kyoraku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sullivan stands up over Kyoraku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jeremy Sullivan has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sullivan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyoraku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyoraku looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyoraku, not yet.
Sullivan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sullivan stands up over Kyoraku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Kyoraku keeps moving.
Sullivan slips nicely into half guard.
Sullivan trying to control the action but Kyoraku is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kyoraku is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kyoraku wants to control but Sullivan is keeping busy.
Kyoraku is looking to improve his position.
Sullivan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sullivan is thwarting Kyoraku's attempts to control the position.
Sullivan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kyoraku is just riding it out for now. Sullivan eventually gives up the hold.
Sullivan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyoraku keeps working.
Sullivan is nestled in close to Kyoraku, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sullivan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyoraku keeps working.
Sullivan thows a huge punch but Kyoraku dodges it nicely.
Sullivan thows a huge punch but Kyoraku dodges it nicely.
Sullivan is trying to control the action in half guard but Kyoraku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sullivan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sullivan prevents Kyoraku from improving his position.
Kyoraku trying to control but Sullivan postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kyoraku blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sullivan.
Sullivan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kyoraku keeping hold of Sullivan's head, controlling as best he can.
Sullivan misses with a head shot. Kyoraku uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sullivan content to stall in guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sullivan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Sullivan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sullivan 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Sullivan!
A victorious Jeremy Sullivan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lefteris Papaioanou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauli Raunio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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14 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lefteris Papaioanou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rauli Raunio!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raunio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papaioanou is looking to counter punch.
Raunio lands with a right hand.
Raunio throws a hook to the side of Papaioanou's head but Papaioanou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Papaioanou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raunio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Papaioanou thinking.
Raunio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papaioanou.
Raunio tries a head kick but it misses.
Papaioanou takes a swing at Raunio's ribcage but misses.
Papaioanou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raunio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Papaioanou wants to clinch.
Papaioanou fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raunio on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raunio scores with a hook to the body. Papaioanou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been informed that Raunio 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.
Papaioanou swinging wildly here.
Raunio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raunio missing with a left hand there. Papaioanou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raunio throws a looping overhand right but Papaioanou ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Raunio is predictable there
and Papaioanou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Papaioanou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raunio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raunio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Papaioanou forces Raunio back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Raunio.
Raunio blocks a body shot from Papaioanou.
Raunio lands a shoulder strike.
Papaioanou taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Raunio can't find room to land a body shot as Papaioanou controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Papaioanou.
Raunio working aggressively here.
Raunio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raunio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Papaioanou.
I was talking to Papaioanou's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Raunio blocks a body shot from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou struggles to land a body shot inside as Raunio controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Raunio fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papaioanou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papaioanou is trying to drag Raunio to the mat but Raunio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Papaioanou lands a hook that snaps the head of Raunio backwards.
A right hand to the body from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou struggles to land a body shot inside as Raunio controls his hands.
Papaioanou blocks an uppercut.
Papaioanou has a couple of punches blocked by Raunio.
Raunio digs a right hand underneath Papaioanou's ribcage. Papaioanou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raunio prevents a body shot from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou avoiding damage.
Raunio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Papaioanou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raunio misses with some punches.
Papaioanou is leaning against Raunio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Papaioanou is looking to control Raunio's arms but Raunio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Papaioanou has his back to the cage.
Raunio has a couple of punches blocked by Papaioanou.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Papaioanou.
Raunio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raunio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papaioanou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papaioanou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raunio can't find room to land a body shot as Papaioanou controls the action.
Raunio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raunio trying to control the position but instead, Papaioanou has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raunio into the cage.
Papaioanou swings wildly with an uppercut but Raunio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raunio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raunio misses with a punch on the inside.
Raunio misses with a body punch.
Papaioanou can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raunio.
Raunio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papaioanou.
Still in the clinch, Papaioanou scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raunio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Papaioanou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papaioanou working aggressively here.
Papaioanou lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Papaioanou as the two fighters clinch.
Raunio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Papaioanou misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Papaioanou.
Papaioanou is trying to force a seperation but Raunio has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Papaioanou.
Raunio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papaioanou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papaioanou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raunio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Lefteris Papaioanou will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Raunio throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Papaioanou checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Papaioanou went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Raunio misses with an uppercut. Papaioanou saw that one coming.
Raunio misses the jab.
A shot to the body from Papaioanou misses
and Raunio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Papaioanou checks a leg kick.
Raunio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Papaioanou scores with a jab to the head.
Papaioanou comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raunio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from Papaioanou misses the target.
Raunio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Papaioanou feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Raunio's calf.
Papaioanou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Papaioanou lands with a shot to the body.
Papaioanou takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Papaioanou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raunio counters with a low kick, right behind Papaioanou 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raunio takes a swing at Papaioanou's ribcage but misses.
Papaioanou lands with a good body shot.
Papaioanou shoots in for a takedown but Raunio shows good takedown defense.
A shot to the body from Papaioanou misses
and Raunio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raunio slips a jab and a cross from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou moves out of range of the strikes.
Papaioanou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raunio.
A left and a right from Raunio both land. Nice combination.
A big right from Raunio misses.
Jab, jab by Papaioanou - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Raunio.
Raunio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raunio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Raunio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Papaioanou circles away quickly and effectively.
Raunio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Papaioanou counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raunio.
Raunio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papaioanou throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Papaioanou.
Raunio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Raunio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Raunio thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Papaioanou.
Raunio scores with a jab. Papaioanou acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Raunio misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Papaioanou misses the target.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick
and Raunio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raunio 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.
Papaioanou shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raunio lands with a hook. Papaioanou tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Papaioanou misses with a two punch combination.
Papaioanou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raunio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Papaioanou misses with a straight right.
Raunio missing with a left hand there. Papaioanou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Papaioanou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Papaioanou. Those never looked like landing.
Raunio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Papaioanou takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Papaioanou is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raunio just misses with a punch to the body.
Raunio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raunio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Papaioanou to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Raunio wants to get back to his feet but Papaioanou passes into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papaioanou is thwarting Raunio's attempts to control the position.
Papaioanou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Raunio is just riding it out for now. Papaioanou eventually gives up the hold.
Raunio is positioning himself well to prevent Papaioanou advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauli Raunio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Raunio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from Raunio misses.
Raunio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou needs to keep his hands up - Raunio had a free shot at his head there.
Papaioanou clinches with his opponent.
Raunio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raunio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raunio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Papaioanou lands a body punch.
Raunio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Papaioanou backwards.
Raunio misses with the head strike.
Raunio misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raunio.
Lefteris Papaioanou has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raunio blocking some punches.
Papaioanou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raunio tries to throw a body punch but Papaioanou avoids it by throwing Raunio back against the cage.
Raunio scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Raunio.
Papaioanou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raunio's elbow.
Papaioanou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Papaioanou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raunio blocks a body shot from Papaioanou.
A right handed body shot lands from Papaioanou.
A shot in the inside from Raunio.
Papaioanou tries a body shot but Raunio blocks it.
Raunio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Papaioanou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raunio dodges the punch combination from Papaioanou.
A jab from Papaioanou finds it's way through Raunio's defenses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raunio.
Papaioanou looks to score with a jab to the body but Raunio is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raunio throws a series of punches but Papaioanou moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papaioanou throws a jab but it's blocked by Raunio.
Papaioanou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raunios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good standup being displayed there by Papaioanou as he connects with a hook.
Raunio scores with a jab to the body.
Papaioanou blocks a jab.
Papaioanou fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raunio is out of range.
Papaioanou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raunio.
Raunio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raunio tries to move into range but Papaioanou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Raunio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Papaioanou throws an off balance right hand
and Raunio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raunio, as that shot connected.
Rauli Raunio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Papaioanou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raunio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Raunio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raunio walks into a straight right hand from Papaioanou.
Raunio lands with a shot to the body.
Papaioanou rushes Raunio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raunio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raunio connects with a body shot.
Papaioanou throws a body punch but Raunio moves out of range.
Papaioanou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raunio.
Raunio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raunio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Papaioanou lands a head shot.
Raunio misses with a left hand
and Papaioanou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raunio is rocked!
Papaioanou drops Raunio with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Raunio! Papaioanou dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lefteris Papaioanou!
A very excited looking Lefteris Papaioanou rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randall Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Rokicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rokicki's choice of entrance music: Survivor - Eye of the Tiger. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randall Flagg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piotr Rokicki!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flagg misses with a right hand
and Rokicki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flagg throws a poor cross that misses
and Rokicki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flagg looks to land a combination but Rokicki avoids it well.
Flagg misses with a wild body shot.
Flagg's corner calls for a 1-2. Flagg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Flagg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rokicki closes the distance and clinches.
Flagg lands an uppercut.
Flagg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rokicki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flagg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Rokicki.
Rokicki lands an elbow just above Flagg 's eye.
Rokicki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Flagg can't fight it off and eventually Rokicki manages to take the fight to the floor. Flagg looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rokicki throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokicki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Flagg's guard.
Rokicki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rokicki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rokicki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rokicki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flagg defending well though.
Rokicki trying to advance position but Flagg counters by regaining guard.
Rokicki postures up in Flagg's guard and throws a big left but Flagg blocks it.
Rokicki throws a big elbow that misses.
Rokicki throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Flagg wants to sweep here but Rokicki controlling him for the moment.
Rokicki postures up in Flagg's guard and throws a big left but Flagg blocks it.
Rokicki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flagg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rokicki postures up.
Flagg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rokicki.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big left from Flagg misses.
It seemed like Rokicki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flagg moves in looking to clinch but Rokicki pushes him off.
Rokicki dives in for a single leg takedown but Flagg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A big left from Rokicki misses.
Rokicki checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rokicki! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rokicki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Flagg throws a big shot that misses.
Flagg lands a lovely overhand right.
Flagg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Rokicki.
Flagg fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rokicki! But no joy.
Good exchange - Rokicki coming out on top.
A slow jab from Flagg misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rokicki! But no joy.
Flagg throws a solid leg kick but Rokicki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Flagg.
Flagg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Flagg throws an off balance right hand
and Flagg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Rokicki.
Flagg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rokicki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Randall Flagg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki tries to clinch
and Flagg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rokicki tried to score with a low kick but Flagg checks it.
Flagg scores with a push kick.
Rokicki looks to land a left hand but Flagg moved out of range nicely.
Rokicki misses with a straight right.
Flagg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Flagg misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Rokicki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A left lands for Flagg.
Flagg swats away the attempt to clinch by Rokicki.
Rokicki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Flagg doesn't manage to clinch there - Rokicki circles away.
Flagg misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Rokicki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Flagg stuns Rokicki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rokicki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rokicki avoids a kick to the body.
Rokicki throws a leg kick
and Flagg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Flagg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rokicki manages to avoid it.
Rokicki lands with a slapping head kick.
Flagg throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Randall Flagg is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Flagg misses the target.
Flagg throws a hook but Rokicki blocks it.
Flagg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Flagg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rokicki.
Rokicki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flagg.
Rokicki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Randall Flagg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rokicki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flagg looks to land a right hand but Rokicki moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg misses with a looping left.
Rokicki raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Flagg misses with a straight right.
Flagg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rokicki.
Flagg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rokicki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rokicki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rokicki throws out a counter right but Flagg avoids it with no problem.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Flagg.
Flagg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rokicki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rokicki flicks out a counter leg kick but Flagg steps away.
Flagg misses with a series of wild punches.
Rokicki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rokicki.
Rokicki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flagg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by Rokicki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rokicki. Flagg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rokicki moves away from the strike by Flagg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rokicki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rokicki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flagg.
Rokicki misses with a hook
and Rokicki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rokicki slips a straight right by Flagg.
Rokicki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rokicki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flagg.
It seemed like Rokicki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flagg connects with a body shot that sends Rokicki's belly button to the back.
Rokicki gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Flagg to counter with a crisp jab.
Flagg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rokicki manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flagg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rokicki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rokicki tries to bum rush Flagg with a series of wild strikes but Flagg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rokicki 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.
A shot to the liver by Flagg. Beautiful body shot.
A combination from Flagg does no damage.
Rokicki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flagg.
Rokicki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Flagg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rokicki's hands.
Rokicki tries to clinch up.
Rokicki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flagg.
Rokicki loads up on a big right hand but Flagg slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flagg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rokicki's head backwards.
Flagg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rokicki doesn't seem bothered though.
Flagg cracks the inside of Rokicki's front leg.
Rokicki wants to clinch up but Flagg keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Flagg misses the target.
Rokicki takes one on the button.
Rokicki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Flagg.
Rokicki thuds his right hand into Flagg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Flagg closes the distance and pushes Rokicki back into the cage.
Flagg tries a body shot but Rokicki blocks it.
Rokicki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Flagg dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Flagg misses with a wild combination.
Rokicki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab from Rokicki.
Flagg with a nice cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Flagg blocks the leg kick.
Rokicki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Flagg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokicki with a hook.
Flagg misses with a body shot.
Flagg connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Flagg.
Rokicki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Flagg. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flagg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flagg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rokicki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rokicki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flagg takes a swing at Rokicki's ribcage but misses.
Flagg scores with a punch to the head.
Rokicki swats away the attempt to clinch by Flagg.
Rokicki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Flagg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rokicki ducks under a wild hook from Flagg.
Rokicki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flagg manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg scores with a kick to the body.
Rokicki lands with an overhand left.
Flagg closes the distance and pushes Rokicki back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rokicki.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rokicki blocking some punches.
Rokicki lands a body punch.
Rokicki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Rokicki pushes Flagg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rokicki blocking some punches.
Rokicki lands a hook that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
Flagg lands a right hand.
Rokicki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flagg or not.
Rokicki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rokicki is stalling here.
Rokicki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rokicki misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Flagg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rokicki lands an elbow inside.
Piotr Rokicki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rokicki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Flagg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flagg avoids the elbow strike from Rokicki, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Rokicki.
Rokicki digs a right hand into Flagg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flagg's gas tank.
Flagg working aggressively here.
Rokicki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rokicki lands a hook that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
Rokicki pushes Flagg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Flagg has a couple of punches blocked by Rokicki.
Rokicki lands a nice elbow.
Rokicki lands an elbow inside.
Rokicki lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Rokicki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rokicki has Flagg pushed against the cage.
Rokicki lands an elbow inside that Flagg shrugs off.
Flagg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Rokicki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flagg.
Flagg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rokicki avoids it.
Rokicki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flagg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rokicki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rokicki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Flagg misses with the head strike.
Rokicki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
Flagg throws a punch but it's blocked by Rokicki.
Flagg throws a punch but it's blocked by Rokicki.
Rokicki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rokicki.
Flagg working aggressively here.
Rokicki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flagg misses with a punch on the inside.
Flagg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Rokicki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rokicki 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Rokicki!
An out of breath Piotr Rokicki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curry has chosen Molly Malone - The Dubliners as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Curry!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry drives through and clinches with Jordan against the cage.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
Curry lands a nice uppercut.
Curry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Curry misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan digs a right hand into Curry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Curry's gas tank.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as Curry controls the action.
Curry prevents Jordan from breaking the clinch.
Curry misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Curry.
Curry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jordan tries to work over Curry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
Curry throws a head punch that misses.
Curry lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Jordan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Curry misses with the head strike.
Curry holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jordan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
Jordan tries a body shot but Curry blocks it.
Jordan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Currys head.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curry.
Curry takes a shot to the head.
Curry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jordans head.
Jordan is working Curry over against the cage.
Jordan tries to work over Curry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curry tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Curry back against the cage.
Curry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry is pushing Jordan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Curry looking to slow down the pace here.
Curry throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curry has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jordan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Curry can turn it around.
Curry scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curry working aggressively here.
Jordan lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Jordan.
Jordan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Curry lands a hook that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Curry controls his hands.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan slows down the pace here.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as Curry controls the action.
Jordan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jordan blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Jordan.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Curry stalls.
Curry misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan manages to break the clinch.
Curry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curry throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jordan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from Jordan.
Curry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jordan can pounce on him.
Jordan ducks under a wild hook from Curry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry misses with a wild body shot.
Jordan throws a jab when Curry was well out of range.
Jordan lands a slapping body shot.
Curry is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Curry is just out of range.
Curry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jordan punishes Curry's body with a nice straight punch.
Curry avoids a kick to the body.
Curry is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jordan with a body shot.
Jordan takes a swing at Curry's ribcage but misses.
Jordan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Curry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jordan throws a body shot but no joy.
Curry throws a hook but Jordan avoids it easily.
Curry throws a leg kick but Jordan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Curry misses with a low kick.
Curry gets a clinch.
Curry tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Curry back against the cage.
Curry swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Curry misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arthur Curry will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jordan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Curry doesn't seem bothered though.
Jordan tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Jordan.
It looks like Arthur Curry has been cut.
Jordan looks to land a right hand but Curry moved out of range.
Curry steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jordan.
A telegraphed right hand from Jordan misses the target.
Jordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jordan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jordan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curry connects with an inside leg kick.
Jordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curry manages to avoid it.
Jordan moves out of range as Curry throws a body kick.
Jordan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Curry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Curry lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curry throws a shot from downtown. Jordan moves away and avoids it.
Jordan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curry swings away with a body shot that misses
and Curry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jordan misses with a head kick.
Jordan scoring well with a low kick there.
Joe Jordan is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slapping body kick lands there for Curry.
Curry lands with an overhand left.
Jordan jabs Curry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Curry is breathing heavily.
Curry misses with a straight right.
Jordan is looking to counter punch.
Jordan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Curry is rocked!
Curry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jordan.
Curry replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jordan blocks it well.
Jordan lands with a nice body punch.
Jordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curry looks to land a combination but Jordan avoids it well.
Jordan throws a body shot but no joy.
Curry misses with a straight left.
Jordan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Curry in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curry cracks Jordan with a good jab.
Curry scores with a hook.
Jordan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Jordan gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Curry is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Jordan!
Arthur Curry spoke after the fight, saying 'I am hanging my gloves up for good. Just sparring with u mamma thats it...'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastiaan Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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300 lbs
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240 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Lyons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastiaan Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten tries to land a front kick but Lyons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lyons with a hook.
Rutten throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lyons tries to clinch but Rutten moves away
enabling Rutten to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Hannibal Lyons has been cut.
Lyons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lyons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lyons moves out of range as Rutten throws a body kick.
Rutten dodges the punch combination from Lyons.
Despite the aggression on Rutten's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lyons tries a head kick but it misses.
Lyons moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRutten.
Rutten has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lyons closes the distance and clinches.
Rutten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lyons tries to throw a body punch but Rutten avoids it by throwing Lyons back against the cage.
Lyons lands with a light punch inside.
Lyons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rutten throws a head punch that misses.
Lyons blocks a body shot from Rutten.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutten.
Lyons looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rutten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lyons backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten working aggressively here.
Lyons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rutten.
Lyons misses with some punches.
Rutten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lyons tries to clinch but Rutten is having none of it.
Lyons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutten.
Rutten thinks about the counter body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rutten but Rutten pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rutten is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lyons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rutten counters with a head kick that drops Lyons to the mat! Lyons scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Lyons wants to clinch but Rutten slips to the side
and Rutten counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lyons is breathing heavily.
Rutten cracks Lyons with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rutten has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lyons to stand back up!
Lyons is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons blocks a head kick by Rutten.
Rutten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lyons. Lyons obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutten throws a chopping leg kick but Lyons manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A leg kick checked by Rutten.
Rutten throws a big counter head kick but Lyons avoids it with no problem.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rutten enables Lyons to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rutten manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rutten keeping moving, preventing Lyons from controlling successfully.
Rutten is looking to stand up but Lyons isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyons slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rutten keeping moving, preventing Lyons from controlling successfully.
Lyons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lyons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rutten wants to stand up but Lyons is controlling him.
Lyons wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Lyons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastiaan Rutten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Lyons's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lyons fails to land the takedown.
Rutten follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lyons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lyons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutten shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lyons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rutten counters with a nice body kick.
Rutten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lyons misses with a double jab.
No luck for Lyons with that takedown attempt.
Rutten is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Lyons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons misses with a looping left.
Sebastiaan Rutten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lyons throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rutten is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lyons avoids a kick to the body.
Lyons throws a poor cross that misses
and Rutten counters with a low kick, right behind Lyons 's knee.
Sebastiaan Rutten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rutten keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hannibal Lyons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot by Lyons.
Lyons fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rutten avoids it really well and circles away.
Rutten looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rutten is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lyons is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lyons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rutten wants to stand and escape but Lyons is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons throws a big right hand that misses.
Lyons throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rutten manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rutten misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lyons.
Rutten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutten prevents a body shot from Lyons.
Lyons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lyons blocks a body shot from Rutten.
Lyons misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lyons drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rutten pulls his leg out and moves away.
A shot to the body from Lyons misses
and Rutten counters with a low kick, right behind Lyons 's knee.
Lyons jabs Rutten right on the nose. Rutten blinks but takes it well.
Lyons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rutten replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lyons blocks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Rutten responds with a good body kick, but Lyons manages to step out the way in time.
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!
Oooooh!!! Rutten has knocked Lyons down with a huge combo! Rutten steps away and waves a wobbly Lyons back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Lyons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lyons misses with a left hand
and Rutten counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Lyons out cold! What a finish! Rutten is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sebastiaan Rutten!
An out of breath Sebastiaan Rutten thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Quin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quin comes to the cage accompanied by Captain Jack - Iko Iko. Scotty Bennet is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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30
190 lbs
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38
187 lbs
47 - 16 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Quin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scotty Bennet!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quin cracks Bennet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Quin fails with the takedown.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Bennet lands.
Quin throws the left hand but Bennet avoids the punch easily.
Bennet lands with a right hand.
Scotty Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Quin as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Quin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - Quin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bennet motions for Quin to come forward. Bennet throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bennet fails to land with a series of punches.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Quin works Bennet's body with a nice hook.
Quin lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Quin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Quin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Quin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bennet in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quin clobbers Bennet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Quin scores with a hook to the body. Bennet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bennet swings for the body but Quin moves out of range.
Quin tries to counter with a takedown but Bennet is quick to defend against it.
Quin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Quin lands with a cross.
Bennet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bennet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Quin misses with a takedown attempt
and Bennet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Quin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bennet lands a jab to the nose.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quin manages to avoid it.
Bennet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Quin rather than just go for the knockout.
Bennet misses with a lunging right hand
and Quin counters with a left to the body.
Bennet misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet throws a low kick but it's checked well by Quin.
Quin cracks Bennet with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Quin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Quin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bennet looks to land a left hand but Quin moved out of range nicely.
Quin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bennet sprawls and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Quin.
Quin checks a leg kick.
Bennet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Quin to score with a decent uppercut.
Bennet misses with a leg kick.
Bennet misses with a straight right.
Quin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Quin goes for a double leg but Bennet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bennet continues to drive forward.
A big right from Quin misses.
Bennet throws a right hand that Quin ducks under and follows up with a left that Quin also avoids with ease.
Quin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
Bennet misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Quin swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Quin.
Bennet jabs at Quin's body.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Quin.
Quin has a takedown stuffed.
Bennet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bennet attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Quin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bennet under the eye.
Bennet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Quin blocks a jab.
Bennet throws a front kick aimed at Quin's knee but Quin avoids it well.
Quin thuds a left hand into Bennet's body.
That kick from Bennet tenderised Quin's leg. Quin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bennet throws a hook to the side of Quin's head but Quin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Quin. That did some damage!
Some wild striking there from Quin.
Bennet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet looks to land a left hand but Quin moved out of range nicely.
Bennet misses with a double jab.
Bennet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bennet.
Bennet throws a shot from downtown. Quin moves away and avoids it.
Quin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Quin.
A leg kick checked by Quin.
Bennet throws a lazy uppercut
and Quin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bennet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Quin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennet keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scotty Bennet will probably get the nod.
That's time! Quin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Quin scores with a body shot.
Quin lands with an overhand left.
Quin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bennet in his tracks.
A punch lands to the side of Bennet 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Bennet is predictable there
and Quin counters with a shoot takedown. Bennet fights it but they end up in guard.
Bennet is looking to stand up but Quin isn't so interested in that idea.
Quin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bennet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet keeping moving, preventing Quin from controlling successfully.
Bennet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quin trying to control but Bennet is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Quin sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good exchange - Quin coming out on top.
Quin checks a leg kick.
Bennet throws a jab but it's blocked by Quin.
Bennet on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Quin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bennet. Bennet circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Quin does it's job there.
Quin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Quin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quin blocks a low kick nicely.
Quin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bennet. Bennet circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bennet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Quin.
Quin misses with a looping left.
Quin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matt Quin is winning the standup battle so far.
Quin throws a hook but Bennet blocks it.
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!
Quin scores with a jab. Bennet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Quin cracks a nice hook into Bennet's ribs.
Bennet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bennet blocks a jab.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Quin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet throws a jab when Quin was well out of range.
Quin thuds his right hand into Bennet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bennet misses with a straight right.
Quin tries to counter with a takedown but Bennet is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by Quin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
Bennet flicks out a counter leg kick but Quin steps away.
Bennet missing with a left hand there. Quin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bennet throws a hook but Quin avoids it easily.
Bennet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennet misses the target.
Quin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bennet at a distance.
Good exchange - Quin coming out on top.
Bennet throws an overhand right that lands on Quin's shoulder, as Quin tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Bennet.
Quin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bennet did well to prevent Quin getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quin controlling the pace.
Quin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bennet for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet kicks off Quin and gets to his feet.
Quin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Quin's hands.
An inside leg kick from Bennet misses.
Quin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennet.
Scotty Bennet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quin cracks Bennet with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bennet throws out a powerful jab.
Bennet throws a body punch but Quin moves out of range.
Bennet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Quin ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Quin lands with a shot to the body.
Bennet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Quin lands a nice shot to the body.
Quin clobbers Bennet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Quin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bennet motions for Quin to come forward. Bennet throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quin feinted with a counter takedown.
Quin throws the left hand but Bennet avoids the punch easily.
Bennet lands a lovely overhand right.
Bennet throws a jab but it's blocked by Quin.
Quin defending well as Bennet loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Quin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quin lands with a cross.
Quin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Quin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bennet misses with a low kick as Quin jumps back.
Bennet throws a jab but it's blocked by Quin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Quin does it's job there.
Bennet shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Quin defending well as Bennet loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Quin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennet misses the target.
Bennet blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quin lands a body shot.
Bennet thows a leg kick but Quin checks it
and Quin counters with a straight right hand.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
A little jabbing left from Bennet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Quin.
Quin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bennet under the eye.
Good shot there by Quin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bennet.
Quin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bennet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Quin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quin manages to avoid it.
Quin throws a jab when Bennet was well out of range.
Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quin lands the left hand.
Quin scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Quin blocks a jab.
Quin dips to his left and cracks Bennet with an uppercut!
Bennet tried to score with a low kick but Quin checks it.
Bennet slips a straight right by Quin.
Bennet cracks a nice hook into Quin's ribs.
Bennet misses with a looping left.
Quin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bennet staying out of range there.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quin.
Bennet lands a jab-cross combination.
Bennet throws a shot from downtown. Quin moves away and avoids it.
Bennet throws a front kick aimed at Quin's knee but Quin avoids it well.
Bennet throws a body punch but Quin moves out of range.
Quin throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quin manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Bennet 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bennet on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bennet tries to move into range but Quin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bennet cracks Quin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Quin shoots in and drives through. Bennet sprawls well.
Quin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Quin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Quin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bennet is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Quin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
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!
Bennet pushes Quin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Quin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Quin controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Quin misses with the ground and pound.
Quin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bennet is avoiding damage well.
We've been hearing that Quin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bennet is not content to let Quin control the position.
The ground and pound from Quin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Quin clearly takes that round.
That's time! Quin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Quin defending well as Bennet loads up on a big left hand.
Quin checks a leg kick.
Bennet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Quin is able to avoid easily.
Quin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bennet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bennet stuffs the takedown attempt from Quin. Quin gets slowly back to his feet.
Bennet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Quin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bennet.
Some wild striking there from Quin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Quin takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Quin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
Quin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Quin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Quin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
An attempted straight right counter from Quin misses the target.
Quin swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
Quin works over Bennet's head and body with a nice combination.
Quin connects with a body shot.
Quin throws a shot from downtown. Bennet moves away and avoids it.
Quin moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
Bennet moves out of range as Quin strikes.
A big right from Bennet misses.
Quin looks for a takedown but Bennet sprawls well.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Quin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bennet slips a jab and a cross from Quin.
Quin misses the jab.
Quin misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bennet lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Quin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Quin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bennet throws a solid leg kick but Quin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bennet.
Bennet on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bennet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bennet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bennet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bennet ducks right into an uppercut from Quin.
Bennet takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quin.
Nice straight punches there by Bennet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bennet.
Bennet wants to land a leg kick but Quin is out of range.
Quin feinted with a counter takedown.
Quin stuns Bennet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bennet misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Quin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet throws a hook to the side of Quin's head but Quin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quin.
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Quin ducks down to avoid it.
Bennet throws a hook to the side of Quin's head but Quin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bennet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quin misses with a looping left.
Quin misses with a looping right.
Bennet lands a jab to the nose.
Bennet thows a leg kick but Quin checks it
and Quin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Quin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bennet looks like he's trying to stand up.
Quin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quin is trying to control. Bennet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Quin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bennet looks like he's trying to stand up.
Quin not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bennet takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Quin is out of range.
Bennet throws a lazy uppercut
and Quin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bennet thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Quin had his way with Scotty Bennet in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Quin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Quin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bennet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bennet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Quin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bennet napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Quin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Quin is looking to take a break and control but Bennet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin throws a strike aimed at the side of Bennet's head but Bennet avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bennet, who protects the arm well.
Matt Quin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quin trying to control the position but Bennet is working away.
Quin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bennet is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Quin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Scotty Bennet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Quin scores with punches from side control.
Quin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bennet is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Quin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bennet is not content to let Quin control the position.
Quin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Quin scoring with punches and elbows.
Bennet is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Quin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bennet seems a little lost for a moment, as Quin dominates the positioning.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Quin slips a jab from Bennet.
Quin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Bennet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Quin doesn't seem phased though.
Quin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet throws a leg kick
and Quin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Quin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Quin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Quin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quin stands and throws Bennet's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quin trying to control the position but Bennet is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Quin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Quin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Quin!
Matt Quin retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Matt Quin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Scotty Bennet had this to say: 'I'm shop worn and injury riddled. Time to call it a career.'.
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