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SP-ICON:Hound V.S. Nikki PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eulalio Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Kaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez comes to the cage accompanied by El Party Me Llama. This should be a great matchup!
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183 lbs
22 - 18 - 2 |
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175 lbs
26 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eulalio Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Kaz!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez checks the leg kick.
It looked like Gonzalez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaz keeps working.
The ground and pound from Gonzalez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Gonzalez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez working away.
Gonzalez throwing strikes but Kaz manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kaz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gonzalez down.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kaz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gonzalez wants to improve his position but Kaz is controlling well.
Kaz is taking a breather. Gonzalez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep. Kaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gonzalez tries to roll over but Kaz keeps him under control.
Gonzalez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kaz's back!
Gonzalez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gonzalez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kaz can't escape the position.
Kaz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kaz trying to control the hands but Gonzalez won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kaz to escape the position.
Kaz tries to escape the position.
Gonzalez throwing sloppy strikes.
Kaz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gonzalez off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kaz tries to escape but Gonzalez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gonzalez keeps control of the position easily here as Kaz tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaz covering up well under a series of strikes from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to keep control of the position but Kaz is staying busy.
Gonzalez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gonzalez misses with a punch to the head.
Gonzalez controls the position.
Kaz covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Gonzalez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kaz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gonzalez content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is trying to control the action in half guard but Kaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kaz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gonzalez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kaz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gonzalez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaz defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez trying to mount his opponent but Kaz defends it.
Kaz is staying active underneath Gonzalez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eulalio Gonzalez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gonzalez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaz.
Kaz thows a body kick. Gonzalez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gonzalez.
A head kick misses from Kaz.
Kaz lands with an overhand left.
Gonzalez checks a leg kick.
Kaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gonzalez misses with a right hand
and Kaz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gonzalez really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kaz! But no joy.
Gonzalez throws a solid leg kick but Kaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gonzalez.
Good leg kick by Kaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kaz scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Max Kaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Kaz misses.
Kaz throws a push kick but Gonzalez slaps the foot to one side.
Gonzalez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kaz's head.
It looks like Max Kaz has been cut.
Kaz 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.
Eulalio Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaz throws a combination that misses
and Gonzalez counters by moving into the clinch.
Kaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez wants a takedown but no success here.
A right handed body shot lands from Kaz.
Kaz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gonzalez's defenses.
Gonzalez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Kaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gonzalez is keeping busy.
Kaz lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez blocks the elbow strike.
Kaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Kaz.
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!
Gonzalez lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaz backwards.
Gonzalez scores with a shoulder strike.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaz cracks Gonzalez with a nice body shot.
Kaz lands an elbow inside that Gonzalez shrugs off.
A short left from Kaz.
A nice left hand lands by Kaz.
Kaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonzalez is defending well for now.
Kaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaz is looking to control Gonzalez's arms but Gonzalez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kaz has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaz.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaz.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Nice elbow from Kaz.
Kaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaz lands a right hand.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Gonzalez is looking to control Kaz's arms but Kaz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gonzalez has his back to the cage.
Kaz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gonzalez's defenses.
Kaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Kaz landing knees to the body.
Max Kaz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gonzalez breaks the clinch.
Gonzalez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaz moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Kaz. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaz misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kaz lands with a slapping head kick.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gonzalez's calf.
Kaz has Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the head.
Gonzalez jumps guard but Kaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kaz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gonzalez avoids it.
A short left from Kaz.
Gonzalez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaz takes a shot to the head.
Kaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gonzalez struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaz controls his hands.
Kaz working Gonzalez over with knees to the body.
Kaz pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Kaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Kaz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Kaz.
Kaz misses with a kick to the body
and Gonzalez counters with a series of strikes. Kaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kaz dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
Kaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez is trying to break the clinch but Kaz has him pressed against the cage.
Kaz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gonzalez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gonzalez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Kaz from controlling successfully.
Kaz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gonzalez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gonzalez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaz is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzalez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gonzalez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kaz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Eulalio Gonzalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kaz wriggles free and stands up.
Nice shot by Kaz.
Kaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzalez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gonzalez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez 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.
Kaz wants to counter the offense by Gonzalez and move into the clinch position.
Max Kaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Kaz.
Kaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice straight punches there by Kaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kaz.
Gonzalez lands with a cross.
Gonzalez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gonzalez in his tracks.
Gonzalez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kaz.
Kaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaz feints and then cracks Gonzalez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gonzalez down.
Kaz throws a nice head kick!
Gonzalez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gonzalez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaz thumps Gonzalez with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaz. That's going to slow Gonzalez down.
Kaz connects with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a lazy head kick
and Kaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Kaz.
Kaz lands a high kick!
That kick from Kaz tenderised Gonzalez's leg. Gonzalez is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Kaz.
Kaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzalez shoots in but no luck this time.
Kaz connects with a leg kick. Gonzalez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kaz lands a jab to the head.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Kaz's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez throws out a loose jab but Kaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Kaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaz 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Kaz!
Max Kaz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gregory McVaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory McVaughn has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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143 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Gregory McVaughn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steel Penn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steel Penn blocks a low kick nicely.
Steel Penn throws out a counter right but McVaughn avoids it with no problem.
McVaughn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McVaughn misses with a low kick.
McVaughn throws a low kick, looking for Steel Penn's leg but Steel Penn calmly moves out of range.
McVaughn throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel Penn! But no joy.
McVaughn misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel Penn! But no joy.
That kick from McVaughn tenderised Steel Penn's leg. Steel Penn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steel Penn blocks a low kick nicely.
Steel Penn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McVaughn, pushing him back against the cage.
Steel Penn managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel Penn avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks with his arms.
McVaughn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steel Penn breaks from the clinch.
McVaughn throws the left hand but Steel Penn avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steel Penn wants to counter with a clinch but McVaughn pushes him away.
McVaughn misses the shot to the body.
McVaughn lands a high kick!
A low kick from McVaughn is predictable there
and McVaughn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel Penn tries to clinch up but McVaughn circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from McVaughn.
McVaughn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steel Penn has time to react.
McVaughn throws a leg kick but Steel Penn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McVaughn misses with a hook.
McVaughn swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McVaughn.
Steel Penn clinches with his opponent.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel Penn avoids it.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steel Penn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn tries to throw a body punch but Steel Penn avoids it by throwing McVaughn back against the cage.
McVaughn misses with a punch to the body.
Steel Penn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steel Penn.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steel Penn managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
Steel Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by McVaughn misses
and Steel Penn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McVaughn throws a head kick that misses
and Steel Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Steel Penn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by Steel Penn as he checks the leg kick.
Steel Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McVaughn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Steel Penn misses with a head kick.
McVaughn 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel Penn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel Penn blocks a leg kick.
McVaughn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good work by Steel Penn as he checks the leg kick.
McVaughn lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from McVaughn.
Steel Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McVaughn. McVaughn obviously looking to wear him down.
Steel Penn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McVaughn avoids it really well and circles away.
McVaughn tries to counter by clinching up but Steel Penn breaks away and moves out of range.
McVaughn throws a leg kick that misses.
McVaughn thows a leg kick but Steel Penn checks it
and Steel Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel Penn defending well as McVaughn loads up on a big left hand.
Steel Penn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McVaughn slaps away a takedown attempt from Steel Penn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steel Penn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McVaughn has Steel Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel Penn avoiding damage as McVaughn throws knees to the body.
Steel Penn managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
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!
McVaughn struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel Penn controls his hands.
McVaughn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Steel Penn breaks the clinch.
McVaughn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Penn manages to avoid it.
McVaughn darts in and clinches Steel Penn up against the cage.
McVaughn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory McVaughn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
An inside leg kick from McVaughn misses.
McVaughn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel Penn moves away.
Steel Penn checks a low kick from McVaughn.
McVaughn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McVaughn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steel Penn goes for a double leg but McVaughn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McVaughn continues to drive forward.
McVaughn throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Steel Penn counter with a right hand.
McVaughn throws a chopping leg kick but Steel Penn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McVaughn dips to his left and cracks Steel Penn with an uppercut!
Steel Penn scores with a hook.
Steel Penn tries to clinch but McVaughn is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn throws a leg kick but Steel Penn moved away.
A little jabbing left from Steel Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from McVaughn.
A head kick misses from McVaughn.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by McVaughn.
McVaughn moves into range and clinches up with Steel Penn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steel Penn lands a right hand.
Steel Penn avoiding damage as McVaughn throws knees to the body.
McVaughn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel Penn backwards.
Steel Penn has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses.
Steel Penn is trying to force a seperation but McVaughn has the dominant position.
McVaughn landing knees to the head.
Steel Penn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel Penn is looking to clinch but McVaughn is avoiding it.
Steel Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McVaughn tries to land a front kick but Steel Penn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Steel Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McVaughn blocks a jab.
McVaughn wants to slow Steel Penn down by chopping away at his legs.
A leg kick checked by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn misses with a body punch.
Steel Penn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McVaughn tries a body shot but Steel Penn blocks it.
McVaughn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel Penn is defending well for now.
McVaughn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Steel Penn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel Penn can do to turn this around?
Steel Penn tries to break free but McVaughn pushes him back against the cage.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steel Penn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVaughn struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel Penn controls his hands.
Steel Penn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steel Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McVaughn has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steel Penn tries to circle away but McVaughn has him pinned against the cage.
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel Penn avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Penn.
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel Penn's elbow.
McVaughn digs a right hand underneath Steel Penn's ribcage. Steel Penn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McVaughn.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel Penn avoids it.
McVaughn landing knees to the body.
Steel Penn manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Steel Penn blocks the low kick.
Steel Penn has McVaughn up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel Penn cracks McVaughn with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to circle away but McVaughn has him pinned against the cage.
McVaughn gets through Steel Penn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steel Penn's face.
McVaughn scores a nice knee to the body.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
Steel Penn breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Penn throws the left hand but McVaughn avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from McVaughn.
Steel Penn tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from McVaughn.
Steel Penn checks a leg kick.
McVaughn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from McVaughn.
McVaughn tries to sprawl but Steel Penn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory McVaughn dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McVaughn misses with a leg kick
and Steel Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel Penn tries to close the distance and clinch but McVaughn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McVaughn is looking to counter the offense by Steel Penn and move into the clinch.
Steel Penn avoids the head kick by McVaughn.
Steel Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McVaughn.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McVaughn 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 Steel Penn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steel Penn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McVaughn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McVaughn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Steel Penn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel Penn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steel Penn avoids the head kick by McVaughn.
Steel Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Steel Penn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McVaughn - the referee stops the clock and Steel Penn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McVaughn. Steel Penn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McVaughn wants to clinch up but Steel Penn keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn throws a right and a left that McVaughn avoids nicely.
McVaughn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steel Penn's sensitive parts.
McVaughn throws the kick towards the body but Steel Penn avoids it.
Steel Penn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Steel Penn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McVaughn tries to land a body kick
and Steel Penn counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn blocks an uppercut.
Steel Penn managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McVaughn can't find room to land a body shot as Steel Penn controls the action.
Steel Penn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McVaughn is looking to chop away at Steel Penn's legs.
Jab, jab by McVaughn - just one landing.
McVaughn tries to clinch up.
Gregory McVaughn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel Penn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McVaughn throws a head kick that misses
and Steel Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel Penn tries to clinch up but McVaughn circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Steel Penn with that takedown attempt.
McVaughn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McVaughn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McVaughn lands a high kick!
McVaughn throws a chopping leg kick but Steel Penn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice uppercut there from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVaughn is refusing to be controlled, as Steel Penn sits in half guard.
Steel Penn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McVaughn wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to mount his opponent but McVaughn defends it.
Steel Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McVaughn is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn eventually gives up the hold.
McVaughn is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
McVaughn is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steel Penn is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel Penn seems to be working for a kimura but McVaughn defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gregory McVaughn.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McVaughn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory McVaughn!
A very excited looking Gregory McVaughn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, The Steel Penn stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sisu Okunaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wooden Pencil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pencil is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Full Retard. Wooden Pencil is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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31
202 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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33
193 lbs
29 - 19 - 0 |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sisu Okunaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wooden Pencil!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pencil gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okunaba.
Okunaba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Okunaba takes the fight into the clinch.
Pencil lands a right hand.
Okunaba misses with some punches.
Pencil is trying to break the clinch but Okunaba has him pressed against the cage.
Pencil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pencil lands a hook that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pencil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pencil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okunaba slips under a jab from Pencil.
Okunaba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Pencil tries to counter it with a takedown but Okunaba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Pencil does no damage.
Okunaba connects with a looping right hand.
Wooden Pencil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okunaba misses with a wild combination.
Okunaba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pencil unleashes a big counter combination but Okunaba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pencil on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Okunaba drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pencil can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okunaba controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba trying to control but Pencil is working from the bottom.
Okunaba tries to free his leg and advance position but Pencil is retaining full guard.
Okunaba is working hard here to advance position.
Okunaba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pencil is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba has gone for a leg lock! Pencil slips out almost immediately though and dives into Okunaba's guard.
Okunaba looking for a sweep. Not yet Okunaba, not yet.
Okunaba working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pencil has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba is concentrating on defense, preventing Pencil from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pencil stands up out of the half guard.
Pencil feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Okunaba's calf.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okunaba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okunaba is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
An inside leg kick from Okunaba misses.
Pencil drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Okunaba defends it well.
Okunaba misses with a straight right.
Pencil tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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 Sisu Okunaba will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Okunaba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okunaba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okunaba blocks a leg kick.
Okunaba attempts a counter takedown but Pencil avoids it well and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okunaba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pencil changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pencil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okunaba can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba misses with a hook. Pencil ducked under it nicely.
Pencil was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Okunaba takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pencil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okunaba looks to land a body kick but Pencil moved away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Okunaba is defended easily by Pencil.
Okunaba shoots in for a double leg but Pencil sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pencil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pencil is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sisu Okunaba is winning the standup battle so far.
Okunaba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pencil. Pencil obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Okunaba.
Nice straight punches there by Okunaba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okunaba.
Pencil gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Okunaba trying to control but Pencil is working from the bottom.
Okunaba has gone for a leg lock! Pencil slips out almost immediately though and dives into Okunaba's guard.
Pencil trying to stand up but can't free himself from Okunaba's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pencil stands up from Okunaba's guard - Pencil perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pencil cracks Okunaba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pencil lunges at Okunaba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Okunaba's hand.
Okunaba misses with a low kick as Pencil jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pencil defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sisu Okunaba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Okunaba.
Pencil feints the counter takedown.
Okunaba misses with a leg kick.
Pencil tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okunaba checks a leg kick nicely.
Okunaba throws a solid leg kick but Pencil takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okunaba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wooden Pencil will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Okunaba tries to clinch there but Pencil circles away.
Pencil tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Okunaba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pencil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pencil changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pencil swats away the attempt to clinch by Okunaba.
Pencil with the counter takedown but Okunaba avoids it easily.
Okunaba misses with a takedown
and Pencil holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pencil prevents a body shot from Okunaba.
Pencil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okunaba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okunaba scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pencil blocks the body kick.
Pencil with the counter takedown but Okunaba avoids it easily.
Okunaba fails with the takedown.
That kick from Pencil tenderised Okunaba's leg. Okunaba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pencil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pencil throws a low kick but Okunaba moves out of range easily.
Okunaba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sisu Okunaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba scores with a nice right hand.
Okunaba checks the leg kick nicely there.
Okunaba cracks the inside of Pencil's front leg.
Okunaba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pencil counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Okunaba delivers a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Pencil. That snapped Okunaba's head back.
Pencil is looking to slow Okunaba down with leg kicks.
Okunaba lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pencil keeps the fight on the outside.
Okunaba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pencil manages to avoid it.
Pencil changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Okunaba wants to clinch up but Pencil keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from Okunaba is predictable there
and Pencil counters with a nice leg kick.
Okunaba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pencil takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Okunaba misses.
And Pencil tries to counter it with a takedown but Okunaba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Okunaba moves in looking to clinch but Pencil pushes him off.
Pencil is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pencil will feel that in the morning.
Okunaba looks to land a body kick but Pencil moved away.
Pencil attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okunaba tries to counter with a takedown but Pencil is quick to defend against it.
Pencil with a nice cross.
Okunaba throws a leg kick
and Pencil counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Okunaba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pencil. That did some damage!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okunaba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pencil looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okunaba fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wooden Pencil.
Well Pencil 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wooden Pencil!
Wooden Pencil gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ziba Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loke Sabel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ziba Halo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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28
214 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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25
212 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good kicks
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ziba Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Loke Sabel!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Loke Sabel has been cut.
Sabel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sabel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Sabel.
Sabel swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabel gets control of Halo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sabel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Halo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sabel looks to land a right hand but Halo moved out of range.
Halo gets a clinch.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sabel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sabel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halo blocking some punches.
Sabel blocks an uppercut.
Sabel working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo tries to work over Sabel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabel lands a body shot.
Halo misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabel.
Sabel tries to throw a body punch but Halo avoids it by throwing Sabel back against the cage.
We've been informed that Sabel 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.
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halo lands a nice shot to the body.
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sabel tries a body shot but Halo blocks it.
Halo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sabel backwards.
Sabel prevents a body shot from Halo.
Halo lands with a short shot to the head.
Halo misses with the head strike.
Halo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
Halo prevents a body shot from Sabel.
Sabel blocks an uppercut.
Sabel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halo tries to work over Sabel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halo misses with the head strike.
Sabel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo misses with a body punch.
Halo lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabel.
Sabel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Halo misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sabel.
Sabel scores with a hook to the body.
Halo takes a shot to the head.
Sabel lands a right hand.
Sabel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halo blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sabel.
Halo misses with an elbow strike.
Sabel swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sabel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Halo working aggressively here.
Halo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Halo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Halo misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabel tries to throw a body punch but Halo avoids it by throwing Sabel back against the cage.
Sabel digs a right hand underneath Halo's ribcage. Halo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Halo as the two fighters clinch.
Halo misses with a body punch.
Sabel pushes Halo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Halo misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Halo fails to land.
Sabel misses with a body punch.
Sabel swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Sabel.
Sabel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabel fails to pull guard.
Sabel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Halo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sabel swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabel struggles to land a body shot inside as Halo controls his hands.
Sabel misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sabel fails to land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sabel blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Halo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sabel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sabel fails to land.
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!
Sabel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sabel pushes Halo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sabel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halos head.
Halo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sabel tries to work over Halo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabel.
Sabel misses with some punches.
Halo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Halo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sabel fails to land.
Halo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sabel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ziba Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loke Sabel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sabel working aggressively here.
Halo has a couple of punches blocked by Sabel.
Halo lands with a right to the head.
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Loke Sabel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Loke Sabel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Halo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sabel, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sabel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sabel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sabel.
Sabel misses with a punch to the body.
Sabel throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sabel.
A right hook to the body lands for Sabel.
Halo blocking some punches.
Halo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Halo misses with a body punch.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabel misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sabel.
Sabel blocking some punches.
Halo pushes Sabel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabel prevents a body shot from Halo.
Halo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabel can't find room to land a body shot as Halo controls the action.
Loke Sabel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabel blocks a body shot from Halo.
Sabel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halos head.
Halo tries a body shot but Sabel blocks it.
Halo cracks Sabel with a nice body shot.
Halo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabel swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabel blocking some punches.
Halo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sabel's elbow.
Halo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sabel's elbow.
Halo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sabel pushes Halo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sabel or not.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabel working aggressively here.
Halo tries to work over Sabel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabel lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sabel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo throws a head punch that misses.
Sabel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Halo smiles and moves away.
Halo with a nice cross.
Halo wants to clinch up but Sabel keeps it at a distance.
Sabel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sabel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halo tries to clinch up.
Sabel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halo.
Sabel clinches.
Halo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sabel tries a body shot but Halo blocks it.
Halo gets through Sabel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Halo.
Sabel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sabel has a couple of punches blocked by Halo.
A short left from Halo.
Sabel misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabel.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Halo.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Sabel scores with a hook to the body.
Sabel takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Sabel on the inside.
Halo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Halo working aggressively here.
Sabel blocking some punches.
Halo misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Sabel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabel takes a shot to the head.
Sabel misses with a punch on the inside.
Halo misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sabel backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Sabel.
Sabel misses with a punch to the body.
Sabel tries to pull guard but Halo holds him up against the cage and eventually Sabel drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Halo.
Halo working aggressively here.
Halo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sabel backwards.
Sabel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sabel prevents a body shot from Halo.
Sabel misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
Sabel tries to throw a body punch but Halo avoids it by throwing Sabel back against the cage.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sabel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sabel.
Sabel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sabel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Sabel on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ziba Halo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Loke Sabel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sabel misses with a looping right.
Halo tries to clinch there but Sabel circles away.
A big right from Sabel misses.
Halo has Sabel up against the cage in a clinch.
Sabel blocking some punches.
Halo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Halo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sabel's brow.
Halo tries to work over Sabel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Sabel fails to land.
Halo lands a left hand.
Halo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sabel backwards.
Sabel scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Halo.
Sabel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halo misses with a punch to the body.
Halo lands with a right to the head.
Halo pushes Sabel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo digs a right hand into Sabel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sabel's gas tank.
Halo lands with a short shot to the head.
Halo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halo gets through Sabel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Halo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sabel is rocked!
Halo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sabel is still on wobbly legs! Can Halo finish him?
Halo lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sabel to his knees! Halo keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ziba Halo!
A relieved looking Ziba Halo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kimroy Hoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson has chosen American Bad Ass as his entrance music. 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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190 lbs
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kimroy Hoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Allen Robinson !
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robinson throws a head kick but Hoo moves out of range.
Robinson misses with a leg kick
and Hoo counters with a straight right hand.
Robinson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hoo backs up against the cage.
It looks like Kimroy Hoo has been cut.
Hoo ducks right into an uppercut from Robinson .
Hoo misses with a hook to the body
enabling Robinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Robinson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hoo counters with a leg kick.
Hoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson .
Jab by Robinson .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Robinson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Robinson .
An attempted straight right counter from Hoo misses the target.
Hoo fails to land with a series of punches.
Robinson slips a jab from Hoo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoo.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoo scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hoo throws a leg kick but Robinson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hoo moves out of range as Robinson throws a body kick.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Robinson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hoo is able to avoid easily.
A jab lands there for Hoo.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Hoo.
Hoo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Robinson is out of range and Hoo settles back down.
Hoo is looking to slow Robinson down with leg kicks.
Robinson lands a leg kick that knocks Hoo off balance momentarily.
Hoo lands with an overhand left.
Robinson misses with a body kick.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoo.
Robinson cracks Hoo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kimroy Hoo's cut is getting worse.
Kimroy Hoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoo scores with the left hand. Robinson knows he should have avoided that one.
Robinson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoo cracks Robinson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Robinson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hoo pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Robinson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimroy Hoo!
After the big win, Kimroy Hoo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dead Orbit and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Belleville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin Belleville has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Belleville!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belleville gets caught flat footed, as Armstrong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Armstrong is fighting to break Belleville's control of his arms but Belleville is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armstrong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belleville tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong is stalling in the full guard.
Armstrong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Armstrong throwing strikes but missing.
Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belleville lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Belleville must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Belleville is pushing down on Armstrong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Armstrong is fighting to maintain full guard but Belleville has managed to sneak the leg through.
Belleville throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Armstrong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville misses with a head shot. Armstrong uses the momentum to regain guard.
Belleville makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belleville defends well.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Belleville from controlling successfully.
Armstrong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belleville doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belleville manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belleville postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Belleville scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belleville works over Armstrong with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belleville works over Armstrong with some ground and pound from guard.
Armstrong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Belleville from controlling successfully.
Belleville is working Armstrong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Armstrong looking for a guillotine here but Belleville defends easily.
Armstrong wants to sweep here but Belleville controlling him for the moment.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Belleville from controlling successfully.
Belleville working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Armstrong's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Belleville escapes and throws Armstrong's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Armstrong's face as Belleville controls the position.
Belleville working the head and body with strikes.
Belleville landing strikes.
Armstrong is looking to regain half guard here but Belleville keeps moving and retains side control.
Armstrong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Belleville looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Armstrong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Belleville is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Armstrong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Belleville is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belleville is keen to just control but Armstrong is a slippery customer.
Belleville passes the guard and advances to mount!
Belleville looking to finish Armstrong with some ground and pound. This is bad for Armstrong!
Armstrong bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belleville is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belleville gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Armstrong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benjamin Belleville will probably get the nod.
That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Armstrong shoots in but Belleville avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Belleville changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Armstrong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Belleville is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Armstrong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Belleville working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Belleville works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Armstrong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belleville wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Armstrong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Belleville working the ground and pound.
Armstrong is rocked!
Armstrong tries to buck Belleville off but Belleville is having none of it.
Oh Armstrong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armstrong is working hard here to advance position.
Belleville grinds an elbow into Armstrong's temple.
Armstrong is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Armstrong some visible discomfort.
Armstrong is trying to control Belleville's posture but Belleville avoids it.
Belleville lands a strong strike to the head of Armstrong. That's dazed him! Belleville looking to finish here. Armstrong is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Belleville lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Belleville!
A relieved looking Benjamin Belleville thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ingemar Anders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamont Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anders comes to the cage accompanied by Gods Son. Sanford has chosen Stevie Wonder - Superstition as his entrance music. 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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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Ingemar Anders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lamont Sanford!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanford on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anders ducks under a wild hook from Sanford.
Anders takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anders fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anders bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanford's head.
Sanford lands with a nice body kick.
Anders looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanford throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanford swings widly with a right hand
and Anders counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanford looks to throw a body kick
and Anders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anders blocks a leg kick.
Anders jabs at Sanford's body.
Sanford looks to land a body kick but Anders moved away.
Anders fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanford throws out a loose jab but Anders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanford throws a jab but it's blocked by Anders.
A shot to the liver by Anders. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders staying out of range there.
Anders lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanford takes a step back to recover.
Nice defenses there by Sanford.
Anders throws a leg kick but Sanford sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sanford pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anders is out of range and Sanford settles back down.
Sanford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anders. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - Anders throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anders uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanford.
A counter left hand to the body from Anders misses its target.
Lamont Sanford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anders tests Sanford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anders throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anders just misses with a punch to the body.
Anders swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanford.
Anders lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Sanford.
Anders tries to counter by clinching up but Sanford breaks away and moves out of range.
Anders connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Anders misses with a body shot.
Anders smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anders throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanford just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanford looks for the body kick but Anders saw that one coming.
Sanford throws a jab when Anders was well out of range.
Anders moves into the clinch.
Sanford lands a shoulder strike.
Sanford struggles to land a body shot inside as Anders controls his hands.
Sanford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anders has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anders digs a good body shot into Sanford's ribs.
Anders avoids a kick to the body.
Anders seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sanford cracks a nice hook into Anders's ribs.
Sanford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sanford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders missing with a left hand there. Sanford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anders's calf.
Anders misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Sanford misses its intended target.
Anders thuds a left hand into Sanford's body.
Anders jabs Sanford right on the nose. Sanford blinks but takes it well.
Anders blocks a jab.
Sanford is looking to clinch but Anders is avoiding it.
Anders lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anders tried to counter with a leg kick but Sanford avoided it.
Anders lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Sanford.
Sanford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Sanford.
Anders walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sanford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anders attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anders takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanford moves forwards but Anders connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sanford misses with a low kick.
Anders swings for the body but Sanford moves out of range.
Sanford gets tackled into the cage by Anders. Anders maintains the clinch.
Anders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anders blocks a head kick by Sanford.
Anders throws a leg kick
and Sanford counters with a nice body kick.
Anders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anders moves out of range of the body kick from Sanford.
Anders throwing a counter right hand but Sanford manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Anders both land. Nice combination.
Anders pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sanford back to the cage. Anders follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sanford misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anders throws a leg kick
and Sanford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanford looks for the body kick but Anders saw that one coming.
Anders connects with a leg kick. Sanford looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anders darts in and clinches Sanford up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingemar Anders dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanford throws a hook but Anders avoids it easily.
Sanford fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anders on the side of the head.
Sanford missing with a left hand there. Anders was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Anders on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanford throws a wild body kick that Anders sees coming a mile off.
Sanford throws an overhand right that lands on Anders's shoulder, as Anders tries to avoid the shot.
Anders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanford takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sanford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anders doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanford throws a body punch but Anders moves out of range.
Anders misses with a body shot.
Anders moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders connects with a body shot.
Anders misses with a few strikes there.
Anders moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSanford.
Anders moves out of range of the body kick from Sanford.
Anders throws a leg kick but Sanford moved away.
Sanford takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford looks for the body kick but Anders saw that one coming.
Donk. Anders catches Sanford right on the button with a cross.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sanford in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Good shot there by Sanford.
No joy there for Anders, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anders moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSanford.
Ingemar Anders is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anders wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sanford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anders's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanford under the eye.
Anders throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanford.
Anders throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anders tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Anders finds it's target.
Sanford misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anders lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanford misses the body punch
and Anders counters with a straight right hand.
Anders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanford can do to turn this around?
Sanford misses the body punch
and Sanford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford connects with the punch.
Sanford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anders's sensitive parts.
Sanford throws a lazy right hand but Anders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanford walks into a straight right hand from Anders.
Anders lands an overhand right.
Sanford looks to throw the jab but Anders is out of range.
Anders checks a low kick from Sanford.
Sanford throws a lazy right hand but Anders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anders. Anders obviously looking to wear him down.
Anders pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanford tries to land a body kick
and Anders counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anders slips a jab from Sanford.
Sanford lands a nice hook to Anders's body. Anders takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick from Anders misses
and Sanford counters with a solid body kick.
Anders throws a leg kick which misses Sanford's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanford tries to avoid it.
Sanford has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sanford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anders was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanford.
Jab by Anders.
Sanford throws a body kick that misses.
Sanford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Anders on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anders throws a body kick that misses.
Anders misses with a low kick.
Anders darts in and clinches Sanford up against the cage.
Anders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anders's elbow.
Sanford breaks from the clinch.
Anders throws a leg kick which misses Sanford's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanford tries to avoid it.
Anders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanford.
Sanford looks to clinch
and Anders counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanford thinking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sanford, right into the meat.
Sanford throws a low kick but Anders moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanford.
Sanford throws a series of punches but Anders moves 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!
Anders connects with the punch.
Sanford lands a nice hook to Anders's body. Anders takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anders slips a straight right by Sanford.
Anders throws a hook but Sanford blocks it.
Anders takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanford misses with a low kick as Anders jumps back.
Sanford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anders looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sanford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anders misses with a wild body shot.
Sanford follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sanford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anders throwing a counter right hand but Sanford manages to avoid it.
Sanford scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anders throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanford.
Anders moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sanford throws a front kick aimed at Anders's knee but Anders avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ingemar Anders will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sanford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anders's head backwards.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanford blocks the leg kick.
Sanford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anders manages to avoid it.
Sanford misses with a body kick.
Sanford swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anders throws a series of punches but Sanford moves out of range.
Sanford throws a head kick that misses.
Anders tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sanford manages to circle out of the way.
Sanford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anders is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sanford.
Sanford displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Anders lands a leg kick that knocks Sanford off balance momentarily.
Anders is looking to slow Sanford down with leg kicks.
Anders lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anders stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anders lands a nice shot to the body.
Anders closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford presses Anders against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short left from Sanford.
Sanford tries a body shot but Anders blocks it.
Anders throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanford.
Anders manages to break the clinch.
Sanford on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left and a right from Sanford both land. Nice combination.
Anders misses with a low kick.
Anders scores with a jab to the head.
A leg kick checked by Sanford.
Sanford tries to work over Anders's front leg with a kick but Anders checks it.
Sanford checks a low kick from Anders.
Sanford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anders is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anders. Sanford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lamont Sanford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanford.
Anders scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanford should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanford tries to keep at a distance but Anders has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anders wants to break free but Sanford has control.
Anders'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.
Sanford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanford working aggressively here.
Anders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanford throws a low kick, looking for Anders's leg but Anders calmly moves out of range.
Sanford takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanford throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Anders counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders ducks under a wild hook from Sanford.
Sanford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anders counters with a straight right hand.
Sanford misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanford fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anders on the side of the head.
Anders scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanford doesn't seem bothered though.
Anders avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anders fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanford just manages to avoid it.
Sanford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anders counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anders connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanford throws a looping overhand right but Anders ducks down to avoid it.
Anders buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anders steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sanford. That one must have hurt.
Sanford gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Anders counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anders connects with a nice looking jab.
Anders goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ingemar Anders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anders lands with an overhand left.
Anders throws a leg kick which misses Sanford's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanford tries to avoid it.
Anders keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anders will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sanford moves in looking to clinch but Anders pushes him off.
Anders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sanford.
Anders feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A cross from Anders lands.
Anders scores with a shot to the body.
Anders misses with a combination
letting Sanford counter with a right hand.
Anders takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anders lands a nice hook to Sanford's body. Sanford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anders lunges at Sanford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanford's hand.
Sanford with a nice cross.
Sanford throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ingemar Anders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anders has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ingemar Anders!
Ingemar Anders took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Revolution Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sutter Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Unkown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unkown has chosen I.C.P. BITCHES! MIRrorCulZ as his entrance music. 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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150 lbs
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34
154 lbs
29 - 10 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sutter Cane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Unkown!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unkown swings for the body but Cane moves out of range.
Cane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Unkown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cane is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the body from Unkown misses
and Cane counters with a stiff right hand.
Cane stuffs the takedown attempt from Unkown. Unkown gets slowly back to his feet.
Unkown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Johnny Unkown has been cut.
Unkown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Unkown moves out of range as Cane strikes.
Johnny Unkown 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.
Unkown shoots in looking for a takedown but Cane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Unkown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Unkown misses with a hook
and Cane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cane pushes Unkown away with a front kick.
Unkown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unkown shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cane is trying to defend but Unkown finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cane is looking for a sweep. Unkown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Unkown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Unkown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Unkown is working for a kimura but Cane is defending it quite comfortably.
Unkown thows a huge punch but Cane dodges it nicely.
Unkown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane taking some punishment here, with Unkown in his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cane manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cane keeping full guard, as Unkown tries to pass.
Cane can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Unkown controls the pace.
Cane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Unkown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Unkown has passed into side control.
Unkown content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Unkown tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
An elbow from Unkown crashes against the mat.
Unkown working away.
Cane defending against the ground and pound.
Unkown is putting a hurting on Cane here, landing some big shots from side control.
Unkown advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unkown with shots to the head and body - Cane looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cane wants to control but Unkown is having none of it.
Unkown with a couple of short strikes.
Cane holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Unkown tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Unkown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Unkown landing strikes from the mount.
Unkown landing punches.
Cane really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Unkown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Unkown's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Unkown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Unkown misses with a few strikes there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Unkown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cane - the referee stops the clock and Unkown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cane. Unkown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Unkown fails to land with a series of punches.
Unkown throws a lazy body kick
enabling Cane to counter with a crisp jab.
Cane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Unkown slips under a jab.
Cane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Unkown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane lands with a nice combination. Unkown backs away looking to recover.
Donk. Unkown catches Cane right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
Cane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Unkown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unkown darts in looking for a takedown but Cane gets double underhooks and turns Unkown into the cage.
Cane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Unkown's calf.
Unkown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cane is not content to let Unkown control the position.
Unkown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Unkown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Unkown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cane keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane regains half guard there - taking advantage of Unkown's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cane trying to control but Unkown postures up.
Unkown thows a huge punch but Cane dodges it nicely.
Johnny Unkown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cane wants to get back to his feet.
Unkown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Unkown with the ground and pound but Cane uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unkown wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving.
Unkown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Unkown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Unkown's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Unkown.
Cane throws a low kick, looking for Unkown's leg but Unkown calmly moves out of range.
And Unkown responds with a good body kick, but Cane manages to step out the way in time.
Unkown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Cane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Unkown scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Cane.
Cane darts in and clinches Unkown up against the cage.
Cane breaks the clinch.
Unkown has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Unkown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Unkown has a takedown stuffed.
Sutter Cane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Unkown.
A low kick from Unkown is predictable there
and Cane counters with a stiff right hand.
Unkown misses with a looping right.
Unkown scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unkown tries to land a leg kick but Cane saw it coming and moves away.
Unkown misses with a kick to the body
and Cane counters with a nice uppercut.
Cane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cane wants it to stay on the feet.
Unkown misses with a kick to the body
and Cane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sutter Cane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Unkown's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Unkown throws a leg kick that is checked
and Unkown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Unkown scores with a leg kick.
Unkown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cane.
Cane misses with a hook.
Cane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Unkown throws a body punch but Cane moves out of range.
Cane misses with a low kick.
Cane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cane cracks a nice hook into Unkown's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unkown throws a front kick that sends Cane stumbling back into the cage.
Unkown throws a head kick but Cane moves out of range.
Cane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Unkown misses with a left hand
enabling Cane to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane thows a leg kick but Unkown checks it
and Unkown counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheers as Unkown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cane doesn't seem phased though.
Cane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Unkown at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Unkown.
Cane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Unkown circles away quickly and effectively.
Unkown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cane is out of range and Unkown settles back down.
Unkown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Unkown.
It appears Cane was looking to counter with a kick there.
Cane slips a jab from Unkown.
Cane feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Unkown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cane!
Cane explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sutter Cane is winning the standup battle so far.
Cane leaves Unkown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Unkown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Unkown misses
and Cane counters with a nice body kick.
Unkown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch lands to the side of Unkown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Unkown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cane fires out a quick counter leg kick but Unkown just manages to avoid it.
Unkown tries to score with a low kick but Cane moves his leg out of the way.
Cane misses with a low kick as Unkown jumps back.
Unkown shoots in for a takedown but Cane shows good takedown defense.
Cane avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unkown swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cane counters with a nice uppercut.
Cane forces Unkown back against the cage and clinches.
Cane is working Unkown over against the cage.
Cane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sutter Cane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Unkown.
Cane avoiding damage as Unkown throws knees to the body.
Cane misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Cane.
Cane digs a right hand into Unkown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Unkown's gas tank.
Unkown has had enough of the clinch but Cane keeps him there for the moment.
Cane misses with a punch to the body.
Unkown tries to pull guard but Cane holds him up against the cage and eventually Unkown drops back down to his feet.
Unkown takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Cane.
Cane scores with a shot to the side of Unkown's head.
Cane lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane misses with a punch on the inside.
Cane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cane lands a right hand.
Cane tries to work over Unkown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cane lands a body shot.
Cane misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cane manages to break the clinch.
Cane blocks a jab.
Unkown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cane avoids it really well and circles away.
Cane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sutter Cane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cane has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sutter Cane!
Johnny Unkown spoke after the fight, saying 'Well blow me like a goat on a boat that was all that she wrote if you catch the antidote! Heehaw! I smoked to much meth and maybe that orgy before the fight in my trailer wasn't the best plan haha pullin an all. Ignore before a fighter yeah haw! Dang of dinglebanger!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cletus Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landry comes to the cage accompanied by country boy. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Cletus Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Richards!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards takes the fight into the clinch.
Richards managing to block the knees to the body from Landry.
Landry trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Richards.
I was talking to Landry's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Landry lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Landry.
Richards gets through Landry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Richards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Landry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Landry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Landry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Richards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Landry swings wildly with an uppercut but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Landry's elbow.
Richards throws an elbow that misses.
We've been informed that Richards 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.
Richards lands a damaging elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Richards.
Landry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Landry avoids a wild elbow strike from Richards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Landry tries to throw a body punch but Richards avoids it by throwing Landry back against the cage.
Landry pushes off an throws an elbow but Richards leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Landry crunches a lovely knee into Richards's ribcage.
Landry scores with a shot to the side of Richards's head.
A head punch on the inside from Richards fails to land.
Landry avoids the elbow strike from Richards, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Landry.
Richards misses with a punch to the body.
Landry blocking some punches.
Richards taking a breather.
Richards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Richards landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Richards just misses with a elbow thrown towards Landry's brow.
A short right from Landry on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Richards takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Landry landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Landry lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Landry.
Richards lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Richards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Richards tries to land knees in the clinch but Landry avoids the damage to the body.
Richards managing to block the knees to the body from Landry.
Landry blocks an elbow strike.
Landry blocks an uppercut.
Landry lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Sean Richards has been cut.
Landry gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Richards lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Richards tries a knee to the head but Landry blocks it.
Richards creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Landry.
A right hook to the body lands for Landry.
Richards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Richards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richards lands a left hand.
Richards lands with a light punch inside.
Richards working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Richards fails to land.
Richards takes a shot to the head.
Richards gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Landry gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Landry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Landry tries to land knees in the clinch but Richards avoids the damage to the body.
Richards misses with the head strike.
Landry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Landry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Richards fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Landry.
Richards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Landry lands a knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Richards just misses with a elbow thrown towards Landry's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Landry misses with some punches.
Landry scores with a shoulder strike.
Landry lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Richards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Landry avoids it.
Landry has a couple of punches blocked by Richards.
Richards lands an elbow just above Landry 's eye.
Landry is working Richards over against the cage.
Richards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Landry blocks it with crossed arms.
Richards misses with the head strike.
Richards blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Landry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Landry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Richards working aggressively here.
Landry breaks from the clinch.
Landry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Richards's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Landry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Richards counters with a nice body shot.
Landry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Landry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Landry misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus Landry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Richards's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Richards.
Richards wants to counter with a clinch but Landry pushes him away.
Richards checks a leg kick nicely.
Richards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Landry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Richards's sensitive parts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Landry.
Richards feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Landry's calf.
Landry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Landry misses with an uppercut.
Richards was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Landry looks to land a left hand but Richards moved out of range nicely.
Landry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Richards counters with a good, hard body kick but Landry shrugs it off.
Richards tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Landry misses the target.
Richards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richards connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Landry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Landry closes the distance and clinches.
Landry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Landry gets through Richards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Richards throws a head punch that misses.
Richards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Richards.
Landry dodges an elbow strike from Richards.
Richards tries a knee to the head but Landry blocks it.
Richards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Landry.
Landry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Landry tenderised Richards's leg. Richards is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Landry tenderised Richards's leg. Richards is trying to keep his angry face on.
Landry pushes Richards up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landry tries to land knees in the clinch but Richards avoids the damage to the body.
Landry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Richards.
Richards missing with knees to the body.
Richards tries to land knees in the clinch but Landry avoids the damage to the body.
Richards lands an elbow inside.
Richards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Landry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cletus Landry has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Landry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Richards misses with a knee strike.
Landry tries to work over Richards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Landry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Richards is leaning against Landry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Richards on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Landry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richards takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Landry connects with the punch.
Richards moves forwards but Landry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Richards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Richards looks to move away, Landry throws a big counter combo but Richards just gets out of the way.
Richards scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Landry cracks Richards with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Landry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richards can do to turn this around?
Richards checks the leg kick nicely there.
Richards loads up on a big right hand but Landry slips the punch.
Richards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Landry.
Richards wants to land a leg kick but Landry is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Landry as he connects with a hook.
Landry throws a right hand that misses
and Richards counters with a good low kick that Landry was not able to check.
Landry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Richards keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Landry sets himself, and Richards steps forward looking for the clinch! Landry avoids it this time.
Landry doesn't manage to clinch there - Richards circles away.
Richards wants to counter the offense by Landry and move into the clinch position.
Richards throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Landry on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands with a straight right. Landry didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Landry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Richards.
Richards throws a poor cross that misses
and Landry counters with a one-two to the body.
Landry tries a head kick but it misses.
Landry throws a right hand that Richards ducks under and follows up with a left that Richards also avoids with ease.
Landry throws a nice looking combination but Richards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richards wants to slow Landry down by chopping away at his legs.
Richards takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Richards lands an overhand right.
Landry throws a lazy right hand but Richards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Richards thows a body kick. Landry tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus Landry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Richards's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Landry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Landry half committed to a counter leg kick.
Landry misses with a leg kick
and Richards holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right from Landry on the inside.
Landry blocks a body shot from Richards.
Landry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Richards's elbow.
Richards lands a hook that snaps the head of Landry backwards.
Landry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cletus Landry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards checks a low kick from Landry.
Landry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Landry throws a leg kick but Richards sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from Landry tenderised Richards's leg. Richards is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Landry.
Cletus Landry is winning the standup battle so far.
Landry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Richards.
Richards tries to work over Landry's front leg with a kick but Landry checks it.
Landry looks to throw the jab but Richards is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards throws a nice inside leg kick.
Richards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Landry.
Landry lands a lovely overhand right.
Landry tries to land a leg kick but Richards saw it coming and moves away.
Richards is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Landry.
A head kick misses from Richards.
Landry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Richards fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Richards checks the leg kick nicely there.
Landry swings for the body but Richards moves out of range.
Landry throws a looping overhand right but Richards ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Landry.
Landry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Landry cracks Richards with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landry tries to close the distance and clinch but Richards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richards listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Landry checks a leg kick.
Landry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Richards finds it's way round the side to connect with Landry's head.
Landry throws the left hand but Richards avoids the punch easily.
Landry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Richards releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Landry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Landry misses the jab.
Richards lands a nice shot to the body.
Landry thumps Richards with a low kick.
Richards thumps Landry with a low kick.
Landry throws a low kick but Richards moves out of range easily.
Landry swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry lands a body shot.
Landry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Landry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Richards.
Landry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richards steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Landry.
Landry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Landry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Landry rushes Richards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Landry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Richards tries to work over Landry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Richards looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry tries to land a knee to the head but Richards blocks with his arms.
Richards misses with some punches.
Landry pushes off an throws an elbow but Richards leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knees to the body from Landry.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Landry.
Richards is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Richards prevents a body shot from Landry.
Richards tries to stall but Landry uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Richards misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Landry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Richards stalling in the clinch.
Richards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richards missing with knees to the body.
Sean Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Landry trying to land knees to the body.
Landry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus Landry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Landry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus Landry!
Cletus Landry decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Nilkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Hound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nilkki comes to the cage accompanied by Fintelligens - Sori. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pikku Nilkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Hound!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hound.
Hound 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.
Nilkki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hound.
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
Hound tries to bum rush Nilkki with a series of wild strikes but Nilkki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nilkki misses with an uppercut. Hound saw that one coming.
Nilkki slips a jab and a cross from Hound.
Hound takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch combination from Hound misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hound uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nilkki has time to react.
Hound shoots in but no luck this time.
Nilkki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hound tries to keep at a distance but Nilkki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hound tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hound misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hound struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilkki controls his hands.
Hound tries to pull guard but Nilkki won't allow it.
Pikku Nilkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Hound.
A shot in the inside from Nilkki.
It looks like The Hound has been cut.
Nilkki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Nilkki.
Hound is trying to trip Nilkki. He has hold of a leg but Nilkki is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hound persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nilkki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilkki wants to sweep but no luck.
Hound scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki looking for a sweep. Not yet Nilkki, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hound's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nilkki is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hound is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nilkki being controlled here momentarily.
Nilkki trying to control the position from guard on top but Hound is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki content to stall in guard here.
Nilkki continues to stall.
Nilkki stopping the sweep attempt from Hound.
Hound is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nilkki is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nilkki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hound manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hound sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nilkki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hound postures up.
Hound chips away with some ground and pound.
Nilkki pulls Hound in close to his closed guard and prevents Hound from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nilkki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Hound dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hound's corner calls for a 1-2. Hound obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hound is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hound on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nilkki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hound looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nilkki looks to land a body kick but Hound moved away.
Hound feints a jab promting Nilkki to slip. Hound then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nilkki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hound shoots in and drives through. Nilkki sprawls well.
Nilkki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Hound is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hound lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nilkki circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hound ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nilkki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hound to score with a decent uppercut.
Nilkki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilkki misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilkki throws a leg kick which misses Hound's front leg but catches the back leg as Hound tries to avoid it.
Nilkki ducks under a wild hook from Hound.
Nilkki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nilkki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Hound was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Hound misses its intended target.
Hound has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nilkki misses with a wild body shot.
Hound closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nilkki to the mat! Nilkki manages to get full guard.
Nilkki wants to sweep but no luck.
Hound trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Hound has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hound missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hound postures up.
Nilkki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hound trying to control but Nilkki is working from the bottom.
Hound has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nilkki has control of Hound's left arm, preventing Hound from doing any damage.
Nilkki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nilkki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hound manages to get himself to full guard.
Hound looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nilkki is one step ahead there.
Hound is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nilkki defends well.
Hound not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nilkki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki wants to stand but Hound is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hound looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilkki passes Hound's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hound trying to hold on to Nilkki's head to control him but Nilkki postures up.
Hound makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hound.
That's four 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.
Hound working a defensive guard here.
Hound avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hound looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nilkki is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nilkki throws the left hand but Hound avoids the punch easily.
Hound has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nilkki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nilkki wants to land a leg kick but Hound is out of range.
Nilkki has closed the distance and engaged Hound in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Hound will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hound looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilkki is just out of range.
Nilkki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hound closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nilkki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hound.
Nilkki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nilkki working a defensive guard here.
Nilkki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hound trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hound drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hound jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nilkki looking for a sweep. Not yet Nilkki, not yet.
Hound trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nilkki is trying to control the position but Hound postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilkki controlling the position.
Hound looking to pass the guard.
Nilkki being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hound lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nilkki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hound throws out the jab.
Nilkki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hound's sensitive parts.
Nilkki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nilkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hound sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hound moves out of range of the strikes.
Hound scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nilkki in his tracks.
Hound misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nilkki throws a right hand that Hound ducks under and follows up with a left that Hound also avoids with ease.
Nilkki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilkki connects with a single shot there.
Hound keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hound lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nilkki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Hound.
A left lands for Hound.
Nilkki is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hound's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nilkki drives through and clinches with Hound against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki throws a punch but it's blocked by Hound.
Hound misses with some punches.
Hound swings wildly with an uppercut but Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hound swings wildly with an uppercut but Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Nilkki.
Nilkki can't find room to land a body shot as Hound controls the action.
Hound throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Nilkki throws a punch but it's blocked by Hound.
Nilkki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow.
Nilkki tries a body shot but Hound blocks it.
Hound pushes Nilkki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nilkki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hound backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Nilkki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hound blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nilkki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow.
Nilkki blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
Our sources have told us that Nilkki has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nilkki lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilkki lands with a short shot to the head.
Nilkki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hound lands with a short shot to the head.
Hound is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nilkki to keep the fight standing.
Nilkki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees to the body from Nilkki.
Hound tries to pull guard but Nilkki won't allow it.
Hound takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nilkki lands with a left to the head.
Hound lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Nilkki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pikku Nilkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Hound.
Hound misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Pikku Nilkki did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hound uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilkki.
Nilkki tries to land a body kick
and Hound counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nilkki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hound misses with a hook.
Nilkki half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nilkki throws a front kick aimed at Hound's knee but Hound avoids it well.
Hound throws a jab when Nilkki was well out of range.
Hound tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nilkki misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hound looks to land a right hand but Nilkki moved out of range.
Nilkki takes one to the chin there.
Hound falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nilkki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilkki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nilkki wants it to stay on the feet.
Nilkki is looking to counter the offense by Hound and move into the clinch.
Nilkki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hound.
Nilkki misses with a lunging right hand
and Hound counters with a series of strikes. Nilkki will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circling - Hound throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hound throws the left hand but Nilkki avoids the punch easily.
Nilkki defending well as Hound loads up on a big left hand.
The Hound seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hound misses the body punch
and Nilkki counters with an outside leg kick.
Nilkki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hound throws a lazy right hand but Nilkki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nilkki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hound defending well as Nilkki loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hound with a hook.
Hound scores with a jab. Nilkki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hound's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nilkki dodges the punch combination from Hound.
Nilkki throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nilkki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilkki is looking to score with low kicks.
Donk. Nilkki catches Hound right on the button with a cross.
No joy there for Hound, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nilkki tried to score with a low kick but Hound checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hound takes a swing at Nilkki's ribcage but misses.
Hound throws a lazy uppercut
and Nilkki counters with a leg kick.
Nilkki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hound moves away.
Hound scores with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Nilkki.
Hound swinging wildly here.
Nilkki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A bone on bone clash there as Hound blocks the leg kick.
Hound misses with a right hand
and Nilkki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nilkki.
Hound blocks an uppercut.
Nilkki presses Hound against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hound is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hound misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki is working Hound over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Nilkki.
Hound misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilkki landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hound swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hound fails to pull guard.
Nilkki lands an elbow inside.
Nilkki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hound misses with some punches.
Hound's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Nilkki.
Hound misses with a punch on the inside.
Hound jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nilkki walks away with a smile on his face. Hound gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pikku Nilkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Hound.
Nilkki darts in and clinches Hound up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Nilkki had his way with The Hound in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nilkki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Nilkki misses.
Hound misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hound throws a big shot that misses.
Nilkki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hound.
Hound throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nilkki throwing a counter right hand but Hound manages to avoid it.
Hound connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nilkki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nilkki looks to throw the jab but Hound is out of range.
Hound looks to land a left hand but Nilkki moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hound checks a low kick from Nilkki.
Hound misses with a two punch combination.
Nilkki ducks under a wild hook from Hound.
Hound lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nilkki circles away quickly and effectively.
Nilkki throwing a counter right hand but Hound manages to avoid it.
Hound throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nilkki.
Nilkki is looking to slow Hound down with leg kicks.
Hound changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nilkki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nilkki struggling a bit here.
Nilkki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nilkki trying to control but Hound postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hound working the head and body with strikes.
Hound thows a huge punch but Nilkki dodges it nicely.
Nilkki tries to get to full guard but Hound has control of the leg.
Hound thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nilkki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hound.
Hound thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nilkki's head.
Nilkki keeping control of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hound is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hound with the ground and pound but Nilkki uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hound won't allow Nilkki to sweep him here.
Hound wants to control from the top but Nilkki keeps moving.
Hound throwing strikes from guard but Nilkki blocks nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hound chips away with some ground and pound.
Hound not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hound throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hound jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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.
Hound looks to land a combination but Nilkki avoids it well.
Hound throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nilkki throws a sloppy head kick and Hound moves out of range easily.
Hound is looking for the big counter here.
Nilkki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hound tests Nilkki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nilkki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hound looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nilkki has closed the distance and engaged Hound in a clinch.
Nilkki has a couple of punches blocked by Hound.
Nilkki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nilkki can't find room to land a body shot as Hound controls the action.
Hound is trying to drag Nilkki to the mat but Nilkki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nilkki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hound's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to The Hound.
I think Hound has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 47:48
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... The Hound!
During a confident post fight interview, The Hound thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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