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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demian Holm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blanco Rosso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demian Holm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blanco Rosso!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosso shoots in for a double leg but Holm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rosso or perhaps it was just good defense by Holm, which made it look bad.
Rosso takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rosso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holm went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Demian Holm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blanco Rosso.
Jab from Holm.
Rosso changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holm looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rosso trying to control the action but Holm is working from the bottom.
Rosso remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Holm tries to improve position but can't.
Holm is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rosso is looking to take a break and control but Holm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holm knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rosso on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosso is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holm has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosso wants to control but Holm is keeping him busy.
Rosso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Holm haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Holm is letting Rosso control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosso wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holm, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holm is not content to let Rosso control the position.
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Holm is not content to let Rosso control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosso wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holm, who protects the arm well.
Holm is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rosso is trying to get an arm triangle but Holm is defending well.
Rosso controlling the position from side mount.
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.
Let's hope that Rosso has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Rosso might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rosso is looking to take a break and control but Holm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Blanco Rosso will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rosso closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holm circles away.
Holm misses the jab.
Holm leaves Rosso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rosso gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Holm to counter with a crisp jab.
Demian Holm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blanco Rosso.
Rosso fails with a takedown attempt.
Rosso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holm pinned against the cage. Holm gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Holm. No joy for Rosso on that attempt.
Holm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blanco Rosso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holm sends Rosso crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Holm is motioning to the referee to let Rosso up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rosso is rocked!
It looks like Blanco Rosso has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosso is holding his hands too far apart here. Holm throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Rosso is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demian Holm!
Demian Holm managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pitt Nutrition 160Q! 90% Laundry!!!, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Naoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takeshi Naoki told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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140 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great low kicks
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lamar Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takeshi Naoki!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Naoki sprawls and moves away.
Allen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Naoki looks to land a combination but Allen avoids it well.
Allen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Naoki throws the kick towards the body but Allen avoids it.
Naoki tries to clinch but Allen moves away
and Allen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Allen is looking to work some ground and pound but Naoki has wrist control.
Allen trying to control but Naoki is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naoki seems keen to control Allen's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen wants to pass the guard but Naoki is keeping the position.
Naoki has his hands on Allen's head, controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Allen stopping the sweep attempt from Naoki.
Allen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen stopping the sweep attempt from Naoki.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Naoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Naoki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Allen is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki trying to control the position but Allen is working away.
Allen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Naoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Allen is keen to just control but Naoki is a slippery customer.
Naoki is in trouble now - Allen has advanced to mount!
Allen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Allen is landing with some decent strikes but Naoki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Allen raining down shots from the mount!
Allen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Allen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Naoki defending well though.
Naoki is concentrating on defense, preventing Allen from advancing position.
Allen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Naoki to regain full guard.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Naoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen throws a big elbow that misses.
Naoki managing to control the position.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Naoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws a big elbow that misses.
Naoki is pulling down on Allen's head. It's preventing any offense from Allen, at least for the moment.
Allen content to stall in guard here.
Allen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Naoki's head.
Allen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Naoki keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Allen is looking to advance position but Naoki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
A nice elbow there by Naoki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Allen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Allen has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naoki.
Naoki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Allen up against the cage.
Allen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Allen looking to sit in guard and control but Naoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Allen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Allen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Naoki to regain full guard.
Naoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Allen stopping the sweep attempt from Naoki.
Naoki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naoki can do to turn this around?
Naoki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Allen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Naoki dives on top into guard.
Allen is trying to keep Naoki in close.
Naoki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Allen working for a triangle but Naoki defends it easily.
Naoki lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen is trying to keep Naoki in close.
Allen looking for subs off his back but Naoki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Allen is not content to let Naoki control the position.
Allen wants to improve his position but Naoki is controlling well.
Allen is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Naoki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Naoki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Allen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Naoki from controlling successfully.
Naoki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Allen's head.
Naoki working some strikes from top position.
Allen is trying to control the position but Naoki postures up.
Naoki distracts Allen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Allen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Allen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Allen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Naoki to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen stopping the sweep attempt from Naoki.
Naoki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Allen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Naoki keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Allen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Naoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen throwing strikes from guard but Naoki blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen is in close to Naoki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Naoki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Allen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Naoki dives in for a single leg takedown but Allen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It appears Allen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Naoki lands a leg kick that knocks Allen off balance momentarily.
Naoki misses with a shot to the body
and Allen counters with a big head kick but Naoki shrugs it off.
Naoki goes for a double leg but Allen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Allen continues to drive forward.
Naoki darts in and clinches Allen up against the cage.
Allen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Naoki is defending well.
Allen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Naoki prevents it.
Allen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Naoki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamar Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen is trying to pull guard but Naoki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Naoki turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Naoki manages to end up in side control.
Allen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Naoki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Allen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Naoki is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Allen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Allen taking shots to the head.
Naoki prevents Allen from getting the reversal.
Naoki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Naoki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lamar Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Naoki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Naoki raining down shots from the mount!
Naoki prevents Allen from getting the reversal.
Naoki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Naoki lands a couple of good shots and Allen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Allen is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki has Allen flattened out and is raining down punches.
Naoki slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Allen is trying to break free.
Allen is keeping busy.
Allen is covering up but some of the strikes from Naoki are getting through and doing damage.
Naoki doesn't have the hooks in and Allen manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naoki is controlling Allen's posture.
Naoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Allen's guard.
Allen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naoki is one step ahead there.
Naoki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki stopping the sweep attempt from Allen.
Allen working a defensive guard here.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Naoki from controlling successfully.
Allen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Naoki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Naoki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Allen 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.
Allen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Naoki escapes and throws Allen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Allen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Naoki is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Naoki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Naoki landing strikes from the mount.
Naoki lands a couple of good shots and Allen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Allen covers up after that shot from Naoki.
Allen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Allen is covering up but some of the strikes from Naoki are getting through and doing damage.
Allen is trying to break free.
Well, with Naoki on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Allen is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Naoki is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Allen. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Allen breaks Naoki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Takeshi Naoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamar Allen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Naoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Allen 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Allen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamal The Prodigy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor McConor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think The Prodigy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cant Tell Me Nothing- Kanye West. McConor has chosen The Notorious B.I.G. - Notorious B.I.G. as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal The Prodigy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregor McConor!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McConor scores with a hook to the body.
McConor misses with a body punch.
McConor misses with the head strike.
McConor misses with a body punch.
McConor misses with a body punch.
The Prodigy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Prodigy has had enough of the clinch but McConor keeps him there for the moment.
McConor misses with a punch to the body.
The Prodigy struggles to land a body shot inside as McConor controls his hands.
McConor lands a left hand.
The Prodigy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McConor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Prodigy's elbow.
McConor tries to throw a body punch but The Prodigy avoids it by throwing McConor back against the cage.
The Prodigy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The Prodigy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McConor has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for McConor.
McConor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McConor can't find room to land a body shot as The Prodigy controls the action.
McConor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Prodigy prevents a body shot from McConor.
McConor prevents The Prodigy from breaking the clinch.
The Prodigy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Prodigy takes a shot to the head.
McConor misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McConor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McConor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Prodigy's efforts to push away.
McConor working aggressively here.
McConor can't find room to land a body shot as The Prodigy controls the action.
The Prodigy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McConor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Prodigy.
The Prodigy misses with a right hand
and McConor counters with a three punch combo that has The Prodigy backing up. The Prodigy nods at McConor to acknowledge the strikes.
McConor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Prodigy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McConor scrambles back to his feet.
The Prodigy 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.
McConor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McConor slips a straight right by The Prodigy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from McConor. The Prodigy does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Prodigy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McConor has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on The Prodigy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Prodigy is trying to push McConor away but McConor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Prodigy tries to break free but McConor pushes him back against the cage.
The Prodigy is trying to break the clinch but McConor has him pressed against the cage.
McConor struggles to land a body shot inside as The Prodigy controls his hands.
McConor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConor misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Prodigy tries to break the clinch but McConor is controlling the position.
McConor pushes The Prodigy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Prodigy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McConor works on The Prodigy's body with a couple of short punches.
McConor tries to throw a body punch but The Prodigy avoids it by throwing McConor back against the cage.
McConor misses with a short punch on the inside.
McConor throws a head punch that misses.
The Prodigy prevents a body shot from McConor.
The Prodigy wants to get back to striking at distance but McConor won't allow it.
McConor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Prodigy's elbow.
McConor tries to work over The Prodigy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Prodigy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McConor lands a shot to the body.
The Prodigy wants to get back to striking at distance but McConor won't allow it.
McConor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Prodigy wants to get back to striking at distance but McConor won't allow it.
McConor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, The Prodigy scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Prodigy can't break the clinch.
The Prodigy prevents a body shot from McConor.
McConor tries to throw a body punch but The Prodigy avoids it by throwing McConor back against the cage.
McConor swings wildly with an uppercut but The Prodigy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from McConor.
The Prodigy is trying to force a seperation but McConor has the dominant position.
McConor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Prodigy tries to break the clinch but McConor is controlling the position.
The Prodigy working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for McConor.
McConor lands with a light punch inside.
McConor tries to throw a body punch but The Prodigy avoids it by throwing McConor back against the cage.
McConor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Prodigy tries to break the clinch but McConor is controlling the position.
McConor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Prodigy can't break the clinch.
McConor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McConor works on The Prodigy's body with a couple of short punches.
The Prodigy is breathing heavily.
McConor lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConor working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Prodigy prevents a body shot from McConor.
McConor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Prodigy working hard to break the clinch.
McConor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McConor lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor McConor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McConor has taken the fight to the clinch.
McConor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Prodigy.
The Prodigy prevents a body shot from McConor.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McConor.
McConor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConor can't find room to land a body shot as The Prodigy controls the action.
A short body shot lands from McConor as the two fighters clinch.
McConor tries to work over The Prodigy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConor blocking some punches.
McConor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Prodigy.
McConor lands a nice shot to the body.
McConor tries to work over The Prodigy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Prodigy prevents a body shot from McConor.
McConor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McConor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McConor tries a body shot but The Prodigy blocks it.
McConor tries a body shot but The Prodigy blocks it.
McConor misses with a punch to the body.
The Prodigy is trying to force a seperation but McConor has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConor scores with a shoulder strike.
McConor misses with a body punch.
Gregor McConor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Prodigy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from McConor.
McConor misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Prodigy misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Prodigy wants to get back to striking at distance but McConor won't allow it.
The Prodigy working aggressively here.
McConor misses with a body punch.
McConor swings wildly with an uppercut but The Prodigy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McConor lands a body punch in the clinch.
McConor working aggressively here.
Good body shot from McConor.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McConor 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.
The Prodigy misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConor lands a body shot.
McConor digs a right hand into The Prodigy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Prodigy's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McConor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McConor misses with a body punch.
The Prodigy is trying to break the clinch but McConor has him pressed against the cage.
McConor can't find room to land a body shot as The Prodigy controls the action.
McConor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Prodigy takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Prodigys head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McConor.
The Prodigy is trying to break the clinch but McConor has him pressed against the cage.
McConor digs a right hand underneath The Prodigy's ribcage. The Prodigy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McConor misses with a punch on the inside.
McConor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Prodigys head.
McConor lands a body punch in the clinch.
McConor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McConor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McConor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConor prevents The Prodigy from breaking the clinch.
The Prodigy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McConor tries to throw a body punch but The Prodigy avoids it by throwing McConor back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Prodigy.
McConor is working The Prodigy over against the cage.
McConor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Prodigy's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by McConor.
The Prodigy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Prodigy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McConor connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent The Prodigy tumbling to the canvas! McConor pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! The Prodigy was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gregor McConor!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregor McConor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Jamal The Prodigy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for giving me this opportunity. Thank you all for watching and enjoying this fight. I will come out next time a destroyer and get a win for my fans! I will be BACK!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kengo Mulumba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mulumba might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bongo Bong - Manu Chao. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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151 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kengo Mulumba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinicius Costa!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulumba misses with a double jab.
Costa lands a high kick!
Costa throws a leg kick
and Mulumba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vinicius Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulumba goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mulumba on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Mulumba misses.
A low kick from Costa is predictable there
and Mulumba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Costa 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.
Costa throws a leg kick
and Mulumba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa defending well as Mulumba loads up on a big left hand.
Costa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mulumba defends it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Costa.
Mulumba blocks a head kick by Costa.
Mulumba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Costa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Costa throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Costa misses
and Mulumba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Costa misses with a leg kick.
Mulumba swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Costa is looking to score with low kicks.
Mulumba throwing a counter right hand but Costa manages to avoid it.
Costa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mulumba.
Mulumba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mulumba looks to land a right hand but Costa moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Costa.
Mulumba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Costa.
Mulumba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Costa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Costa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Costa misses with a leg kick
and Mulumba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Costa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mulumba counters with a left to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mulumba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mulumba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Costa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Costa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mulumba's calf.
Mulumba moves out of range as Costa throws a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Mulumba misses its target.
Kengo Mulumba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mulumba moves out of range as Costa throws a body kick.
Mulumba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Costa.
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mulumba is looking to counter punch.
Costa thumps Mulumba with a low kick.
Mulumba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Costa. Costa obviously looking to wear him down.
Costa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mulumba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mulumba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Costa wants to slow Mulumba down by chopping away at his legs.
It looks like Mulumba has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Costa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Costa misses
enabling Mulumba to counter with a crisp jab.
Mulumba blocks a leg kick.
Mulumba appears to be looking for a big counter.
Costa avoids the body shot from Mulumba.
Mulumba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Costa misses with a leg kick
and Mulumba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Costa thinking.
Costa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Mulumba was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Costa. That's going to slow Mulumba down.
Costa throws a head kick but Mulumba moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Mulumba misses its target.
Mulumba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Mulumba.
Costa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Costa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mulumba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mulumba throwing a counter right hand but Costa manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Costa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Costa misses
and Mulumba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mulumba avoids the head kick by Costa.
It looked like Mulumba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Costa.
Costa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costa throws a head kick that half lands.
Mulumba misses the shot to the body.
Mulumba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Costa avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vinicius Costa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Costa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mulumba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Costa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mulumba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Costa throws a leg kick which misses Mulumba's front leg but catches the back leg as Mulumba tries to avoid it.
Costa throws a lazy head kick
and Mulumba counters with a straight right hand.
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Mulumba misses the target.
Costa misses with a leg kick
enabling Mulumba to counter with a crisp jab.
Mulumba looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Costa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mulumba is trying to control Costa's posture but Costa avoids it.
Mulumba is not content to let Costa control the position.
Mulumba can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Costa working away.
Mulumba gets back to half guard.
Mulumba is defending against the submission attempts here by Costa.
Mulumba is trying to control but can't.
Mulumba is controlling Costa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mulumba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Mulumba kicks off Costa and gets to his feet.
Costa connects with an inside leg kick.
Costa lands with a nice body kick.
Costa connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Costa.
Mulumba looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Mulumba.
Mulumba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Costa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mulumba checks it well.
Costa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good leg kick by Costa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mulumba checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Mulumba tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Costa throws a sloppy head kick and Mulumba moves out of range easily.
Costa throws a sloppy head kick
and Mulumba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mulumba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Costa.
Costa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mulumba is able to avoid easily.
Mulumba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Costa throws a leg kick but Mulumba moved away.
Mulumba throwing a counter right hand but Costa manages to avoid it.
Mulumba loads up on a big right hand but Costa slips the punch.
Costa with the counter takedown but Mulumba avoids it easily.
Costa throws a leg kick
and Mulumba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Costa throws a push kick but Mulumba slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Mulumba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Costa throws a head kick that misses
and Mulumba counters with a straight right hand.
Mulumba throws a good cross that connects.
Costa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mulumba's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulumba connects with a body shot that sends Costa's belly button to the back.
Mulumba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mulumba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mulumba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Costa.
A little feinted left hand from Mulumba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Costa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Costa throws a head kick that misses
and Mulumba counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
An inside leg kick lands from Costa.
Costa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Mulumba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mulumba moves out of range as Costa throws a body kick.
It looked like Mulumba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Costa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mulumba misses the target.
The fighters circling - Mulumba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mulumba defends it well.
Costa throws a sloppy head kick and Mulumba moves out of range easily.
Mulumba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vinicius Costa 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!
Costa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mulumba counters with a stiff right hand.
Costa shoots and misses
and Mulumba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Costa tries to land a front kick but Mulumba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Mulumba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Mulumba misses.
Costa with the counter takedown but Mulumba avoids it easily.
Costa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Costa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Costa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Costa throws a lazy head kick
enabling Mulumba to counter with a crisp jab.
Costa throws a head kick that misses
and Mulumba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa throws a wild body kick that Mulumba sees coming a mile off.
Mulumba swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Costa walks into a straight right hand from Mulumba.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt
and Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mulumba checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt - Mulumba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kengo Mulumba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Costa.
Mulumba misses with an uppercut.
Costa walks into a jab.
Mulumba blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Costa is predictable there
and Mulumba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Costa wants to land a leg kick but Mulumba is out of range.
Mulumba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mulumba stuffs the takedown.
Costa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mulumba's sensitive parts.
Costa throws a body kick that misses
and Mulumba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Costa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mulumba counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Costa is predictable there
and Mulumba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa misses with a leg kick
and Mulumba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Costa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costa throws a leg kick
and Mulumba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mulumba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Costa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kengo Mulumba is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Costa tenderised Mulumba's leg. Mulumba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Costa scores with a leg kick.
Costa throws a leg kick
and Mulumba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Mulumba does no damage.
Costa looks to throw a body kick
and Mulumba counters with a right hand to the body.
Costa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mulumba's calf.
A head kick by Costa misses
and Mulumba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costa throws a leg kick
and Mulumba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Costa is looking to land body kicks.
Mulumba throwing a counter right hand but Costa manages to avoid it.
Costa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Costa slips a straight right by Mulumba.
Costa is looking to land body kicks.
Mulumba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Costa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Costa misses
and Mulumba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costa throws a leg kick
and Mulumba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Costa, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Costa.
It looked like Mulumba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Costa.
Costa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mulumba blocks a head kick by Costa.
Costa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Costa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mulumba is out of range and Costa settles back down.
Mulumba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Costa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mulumba throws a hook but Costa avoids it easily.
Kengo Mulumba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mulumba is out of range and Costa settles back down.
Mulumba swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Costa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mulumba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Costa.
Costa throws a lazy head kick
and Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mulumba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Costa.
Mulumba avoids the head kick by Costa.
Mulumba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kengo Mulumba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Costa 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vinicius Costa!
An intense looking Vinicius Costa took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Boa!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Whitaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Fitzpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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165 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darnell Whitaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Fitzpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick has managed to clinch.
Whitaker lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whitaker prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whitaker's elbow.
Fitzpatrick wants to get back to striking at distance but Whitaker won't allow it.
Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzpatrick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Whitaker's hands.
Fitzpatrick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitaker.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whitaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whitaker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Whitaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whitaker tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Whitaker.
Whitaker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Whitaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Whitaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick tries to pull guard but Whitaker holds him up against the cage and eventually Fitzpatrick drops back down to his feet.
Whitaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.
Whitaker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Whitaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Whitaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whitaker lands a nice uppercut.
Whitaker struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Whitaker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fitzpatrick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whitaker walks away with a smile on his face. Fitzpatrick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Darnell Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Fitzpatrick.
Whitaker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzpatrick at a distance.
Whitaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem bothered though.
Whitaker drops Fitzpatrick with a beautiful combination! Fitzpatrick stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Whitaker is looking for the KO!
Fitzpatrick is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fitzpatrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Whitaker finish him?
Whitaker drives through and clinches with Fitzpatrick against the cage.
Fitzpatrick tries to pull guard but Whitaker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Whitaker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzpatrick.
Whitaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Whitaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Whitaker pushes Fitzpatrick against the cage. Whitaker is working some dirty boxing. Whitaker pushes off with a quick right hook! Fitzpatrick goes down! Fitzpatrick tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Whitaker moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Whitaker!
Our winner, Darnell Whitaker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andre Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soares comes to the cage accompanied by Black Sabbath - Iron Man. Ralph Miller has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andre Soares's chin.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Soares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ralph Miller!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares misses with a looping left.
Soares shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miller defends it nicely.
Miller moves out of range as Soares strikes.
Soares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soares closes the distance and clinches.
Soares can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soares misses with a punch to the body.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares lands an uppercut.
Soares misses with the head strike.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Soares.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Soares misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Soares.
Miller stalling in the clinch.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Soares lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Miller has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Soares tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Soares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soares working aggressively here.
Miller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Soares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head.
Soares lands a body shot.
Miller stalling in the clinch but Soares improves position.
Soares swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller blocks a body shot from Soares.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soares.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soares.
Miller prevents a body shot from Soares.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Soares is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Soares fails to land.
Soares lands an uppercut.
Soares has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Soares lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller stalling in the clinch but Soares improves position.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares throws a head punch that misses.
Miller is stalling here.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Soares scores with a shoulder strike.
Soares lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soares.
Soares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Soares is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller is trying to maintain a safe position but Soares gets an underhook and turns Miller into the cage.
Soares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Soares.
Soares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Soares is keeping busy.
Miller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Miller seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soares pushes Miller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller blocks a body shot from Soares.
Miller blocking some punches.
A short right from Soares on the inside.
Soares has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Soares.
Soares misses with a punch to the body.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soares misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
A short left from Soares.
Miller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Soares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Soares dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters circling - Soares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller works the jab nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Soares. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Miller connects with a right hand. Soares shakes it off.
Soares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soares throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Soares has a takedown stuffed.
Soares changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Soares manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miller connects with a body shot.
Soares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miller.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Soares.
Soares tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miller defends well and Soares ends up having to push Miller into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Soares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soares gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Soares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller slips a jab from Soares.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Soares moves out of range of the strikes.
Soares missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Miller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Soares takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soares closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miller tries to break free but Soares pushes him back against the cage.
Soares pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soares working aggressively here.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Andre Soares has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Soares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Soares lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Soares.
Soares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soares works on Miller's body with a couple of short punches.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Soares.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Soares throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soares misses with the head strike.
Soares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Soares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soares misses with some punches.
Soares misses with a punch to the body.
Miller is looking to control Soares's arms but Soares gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miller has his back to the cage.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares misses with some punches.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soares.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller working aggressively here.
A short right from Soares on the inside.
Miller trying to stall but Soares improves his position.
Soares misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
Soares working aggressively here.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soares.
Soares scores with a shoulder strike.
Soares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soares scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller tries a body shot but Soares blocks it.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
Miller is pushing Soares up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Soares lands with a left to the head.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soares tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
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 Andre Soares will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Miller cracks Soares with a good jab.
Soares shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Soares gets slowly back to his feet.
Andre Soares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Soares on that attempt.
Miller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miller throws a hook but Soares avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Soares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soares misses with a combination
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soares is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Miller throws out a counter right but Soares avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Ralph Miller has been cut.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soares circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Soares takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Miller scores with a decent looking hook.
Miller works Soares's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Soares manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Soares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miller.
Soares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Miller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miller with a hook.
A jab lands there for Miller.
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Soares's head back.
Soares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Soares looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Soares moved out of range nicely.
Soares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller unleashes a big counter combination but Soares bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Soares is out of range.
Nice cross by Soares.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Soares shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miller is trying to defend but Soares finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Miller tries to get to full guard but Soares has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares wants to pass the guard but Miller is defending well.
Miller wants to improve his position but Soares is controlling well.
Soares sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Miller trying to hold on to Soares's head to control him but Soares postures up.
Soares slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miller for as long as he can get away with.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Soares seems to be looking for submissions.
Soares trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Soares passes to full mount!
Soares prevents Miller from getting the reversal.
Soares tries to control but Miller wriggling away.
Soares wants to finish this one by submission but Miller is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Soares.
Soares trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ralph Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soares content just to control the position here.
Miller working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ralph Miller.
I think Soares 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Andre Soares!
Andre Soares 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre St. Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georges. St. Georges has chosen Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St. Georges misses with a looping left.
Snow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
St. Georges swings widly with a right hand
enabling Snow to counter with a crisp jab.
St. Georges scores with a punch to the head.
Snow lands a nice leg kick that just misses St. Georges's sensitive parts.
St. Georges with a body punch. A glancing blow.
St. Georges looks to land a left hand but Snow moved out of range nicely.
Snow tried to score with a low kick but St. Georges checks it.
St. Georges scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Jan Snow has been cut.
Snow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Snow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
St. Georges lands with an uppercut that bounces Snow off the cage and back into range.
Snow is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St. Georges throws a poor cross that misses
and Snow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St. Georges throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snow counters with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Snow.
St. Georges lands a nice shot to the body.
St. Georges throws a looping overhand right but Snow ducks down to avoid it.
Snow lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Georges connects with a single shot there.
A jab from St. Georges does it's job there.
Snow avoids the body shot from St. Georges.
St. Georges moves away from the strike by Snow.
St. Georges lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Snow slips a straight right by St. Georges.
Snow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St. Georges.
Snow is looking to land body kicks.
St. Georges is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
St. Georges takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Snow tries to score with a low kick but St. Georges moves his leg out of the way.
Snow throws a lazy body kick
and St. Georges counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooh!!! St. Georges has knocked Snow down with a huge combo! St. Georges steps away and waves a wobbly Snow back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Snow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Snow seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow throws a wild body kick that St. Georges sees coming a mile off.
St. Georges clinches up against the cage.
Snow misses with some punches.
A short right from St. Georges on the inside.
Snow misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land.
Snow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St. Georges working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
St. Georges lands a right hand.
St. Georges lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
A head punch on the inside from St. Georges fails to land.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
Snow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St. Georges working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
St. Georges lands with a left to the head.
Snow gets through St. Georges's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
St. Georges is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Snow is keeping busy.
Snow tries to work over St. Georges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Georges tries to work over Snow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
St. Georges goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snow misses with the head strike.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Georges.
St. Georges blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by St. Georges.
Snow throws a head punch that misses.
St. Georges misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St. Georges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St. Georges lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow.
Snow swings wildly with an uppercut but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snow working aggressively here.
St. Georges can't find room to land a body shot as Snow controls the action.
St. Georges gets through Snow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
St. Georges tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snow prevents a body shot from St. Georges.
St. Georges tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snow's elbow.
St. Georges lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St. Georges leaning against his opponent.
St. Georges tries to throw a body punch but Snow avoids it by throwing St. Georges back against the cage.
St. Georges has a couple of punches blocked by Snow.
St. Georges softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St. Georges tries to work over Snow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Georges working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from St. Georges.
St. Georges just leaning against Snow, taking a breather.
St. Georges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by St. Georges.
St. Georges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snow tries to throw a body punch but St. Georges avoids it by throwing Snow back against the cage.
St. Georges gets through Snow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Georges digs a right hand underneath Snow's ribcage. Snow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Snow is breathing heavily.
St. Georges tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snow's elbow.
St. Georges is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
St. Georges tries to throw a body punch but Snow avoids it by throwing St. Georges back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St. Georges dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Snow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Oooooh!!! St. Georges has knocked Snow down with a huge combo! St. Georges steps away and waves a wobbly Snow back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
St. Georges swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
St. Georges fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it.
St. Georges misses the shot to the body.
Snow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with a hook
enabling Snow to counter with a crisp jab.
St. Georges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St. Georges has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
St. Georges uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snow.
St. Georges misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St. Georges throws a shot from downtown. Snow moves away and avoids it.
Snow throwing a counter right hand but St. Georges manages to avoid it.
St. Georges throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good leg kick by Snow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pierre St. Georges seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St. Georges scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Georges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from St. Georges misses.
St. Georges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snow was well out of range. Poor timing from St. Georges.
St. Georges has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snow.
St. Georges throws a series of punches but Snow moves out of range.
Snow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by St. Georges.
St. Georges throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Snow counter with a right hand.
St. Georges throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snow blocks a jab.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by St. Georges.
Snow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pierre St. Georges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by St. Georges - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snow throws a wild body kick that St. Georges sees coming a mile off.
Snow avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from St. Georges misses.
St. Georges misses with a lunging right hand
and Snow counters with a stiff right hand.
Snow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
St. Georges throws a hook but Snow avoids it easily.
Snow cracks St. Georges with a good jab.
Snow drops St. Georges with a beautiful combination! St. Georges stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Snow is looking for the KO!
St. Georges throws a right hand that misses
and Snow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
St. Georges throws a hook but Snow blocks it.
St. Georges swings widly with a right hand
enabling Snow to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Snow.
St. Georges is rocked!
St. Georges misses the body punch
and Snow makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Snow takes a swing at St. Georges's ribcage but misses.
St. Georges wants to counter with a clinch but Snow pushes him away.
St. Georges just misses with a punch to the body.
St. Georges misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snow.
Snow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from St. Georges finds it's way through Snow's defenses.
St. Georges works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
St. Georges scores with a jab.
St. Georges fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Snow.
St. Georges thuds his right hand into Snow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
St. Georges misses with a left hand
and Snow counters with a nice uppercut.
Snow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St. Georges rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Snow to counter with a crisp jab.
St. Georges comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
St. Georges cracks Snow with a right hand to the side of the head.
St. Georges misses with a combination
and Snow counters with a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as St. Georges checks a leg kick.
St. Georges just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Snow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St. Georges.
Snow is looking to counter punch.
St. Georges misses with a two punch combination.
A quick step to the side and Snow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Georges throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Snow throws a leg kick but St. Georges moved away.
St. Georges dips to his left and cracks Snow with an uppercut!
St. Georges misses the shot to the body.
Snow is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St. Georges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jan Snow'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!
Snow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St. Georges.
A big right from St. Georges misses.
Snow appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
St. Georges throws a body shot but no joy.
Snow appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Snow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
St. Georges lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Snow throws the kick towards the body but St. Georges avoids it.
St. Georges tries to counter by closing the distance.
Snow misses with a kick to the body.
St. Georges throws a jab but it's blocked by Snow.
Snow swings for the body but St. Georges moves out of range.
St. Georges walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Snow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
St. Georges with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snow to score with a decent uppercut.
Snow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Georges throws a lazy uppercut
and Snow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
St. Georges takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snow works the jab nicely.
St. Georges jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Snow stuns St. Georges with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
St. Georges scores with a nice head shot.
St. Georges looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
Snow feinted there with a counter leg kick.
St. Georges misses with a right hand
and Snow counters with a thumping low kick.
St. Georges connects with the punch.
St. Georges rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick and St. Georges moves out of range easily.
Snow throws a front kick aimed at St. Georges's knee but St. Georges avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from St. Georges.
Snow throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St. Georges staying out of range there.
Good shot there by St. Georges.
Snow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snow moves out of range of the strikes.
Snow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St. Georges moves away.
Snow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St. Georges sees it coming and avoids it easily.
St. Georges scores with a hook.
St. Georges slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Snow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
St. Georges throws a shot from downtown. Snow moves away and avoids it.
Snow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snow quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
St. Georges misses with a hook.
Snow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow missing with a left hand there. St. Georges was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
St. Georges misses with a wild body shot.
Snow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snow cracks St. Georges with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Snow.
St. Georges throws a hook to the side of Snow's head but Snow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Snow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
St. Georges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snow was well out of range. Poor timing from St. Georges.
St. Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
St. Georges connects with a looping right hand.
St. Georges swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Snow counters with a low kick, right behind St. Georges 's knee.
Snow slips under a jab.
St. Georges throws a hook but Snow avoids it easily.
St. Georges misses with a left hand
and Snow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges's jab looks to have found its range, popping Snow under the eye.
Both fighters circling a little - Snow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow cracks a nice hook into St. Georges's ribs.
Snow throws a nice outside leg kick.
St. Georges throws a right hand that misses
and Snow counters with a nice low kick that buckles St. Georges's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Snow.
Jan Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snow throws a jab but it's blocked by St. Georges.
Snow looks to land a right hand but St. Georges moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by St. Georges.
St. Georges lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
St. Georges throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
St. Georges misses the jab.
St. Georges thuds his right hand into Snow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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 Jan Snow.
Well St. Georges 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre St. Georges!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iikka Runnisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deontay Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runnisto comes to the cage accompanied by Alta Pois - Sie sua näkköös!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hunter's choice of entrance music: Juicy. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iikka Runnisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deontay Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Runnisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunter wants to counter with a clinch but Runnisto pushes him away.
Runnisto lands with a slapping head kick.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.
Hunter misses with a double jab
enabling Runnisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Runnisto throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Hunter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Runnisto clinches.
Runnisto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Runnisto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hunter up against the cage.
Hunter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Runnisto's efforts to push away.
Hunter tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Runnisto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hunter keeps control of Runnisto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Runnisto.
Runnisto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Runnisto blocks a body shot from Hunter.
Hunter is working Runnisto over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
Hunter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Hunter - that landed with a thud.
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Hunter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Hunter.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
A short uppercut from Runnisto.
Hunter tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto working aggressively here.
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
A left and a right from Hunter both land. Nice combination.
Runnisto lands a jab to the head.
Hunter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Runnisto, pushing him back against the cage.
Runnisto working hard to break the clinch.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter lands with a left to the head.
Hunter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Runnisto manages to break the clinch.
Hunter connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Runnisto avoids them all with ease.
Hunter gets a clinch.
Runnisto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands a two punch combo.
Runnisto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Runnisto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Runnisto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunter, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runnisto tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Runnisto.
Runnisto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Hunter.
Runnisto looks to land a left hand but Hunter moved out of range nicely.
Hunter looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.
Runnisto lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Deontay Hunter has been cut.
Hunter tries to clinch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Deontay Hunter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deontay Hunter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hunter misses with a hook.
Hunter slips under a jab.
Hunter misses with a straight left.
Hunter misses the jab.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Runnisto.
Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunter feints a counter leg kick.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hunter throws a body kick that misses.
Hunter clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
Hunter tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Hunter.
Deontay Hunter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Hunter.
Runnisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Runnisto blocking some punches.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Hunter scores with a nice short uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Runnisto.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Runnisto back to the cage. Hunter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Runnisto misses with a double jab.
Hunter wants to counter the offense by Runnisto and move into the clinch position.
Hunter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunter is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Runnisto with a body shot.
Runnisto tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Hunter looks to move away, Runnisto throws a big counter combo but Hunter just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hunter drives through and clinches with Runnisto against the cage.
Runnisto slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runnisto.
A short left from Hunter.
Runnisto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike.
Runnisto is leaning against Hunter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunter.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Runnisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Runnisto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Runnisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
The fighters circling - Hunter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
Hunter lands with a shot to the body.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Runnisto tries to clinch up but Hunter circles away and keeps his distance.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Runnisto is looking to counter punch.
Hunter throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it.
Hunter tries to move into range but Runnisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Runnisto stuns Hunter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter rushes Runnisto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Runnisto is trying to pull guard but Hunter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Runnisto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hunter walks away with a smile on his face. Runnisto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hunter with a jab.
Hunter throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Hunter lands an overhand right.
Runnisto defending well as Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Runnisto, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Runnisto. Those never looked like landing.
Hunter missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunter misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deontay Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Deontay Hunter's cut.
That's time! Runnisto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Runnisto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Hunter misses.
A jab from Hunter misses.
Hunter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Runnisto thinks about countering with a head kick.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Hunter clinches with his opponent.
Runnisto can't get the takedown.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runnisto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Runnisto breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Runnisto throws an off balance right hand
and Hunter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunter jabs Runnisto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunter moves away.
Runnisto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
Hunter throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
Runnisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Runnisto closes the distance but Hunter moves to the side
and Hunter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Iikka Runnisto is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunter.
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Runnisto.
Hunter dodges the punch combination from Runnisto.
Runnisto shoots in and gets a takedown into Hunter's guard.
Hunter trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Runnisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Runnisto misses with a hook
and Hunter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
Runnisto misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Runnisto takes one on the button.
Hunter looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.
Hunter misses with a looping left.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunter misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Hunter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Runnisto doesn't seem phased though.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Iikka Runnisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Runnisto looks to land a combination but Hunter avoids it well.
Hunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Runnisto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Runnisto moves out of range as Hunter strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Runnisto.
Hunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunter punishes Runnisto's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Hunter misses.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.
Deontay Hunter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Runnisto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Runnisto takes one on the button.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Runnisto's head but Runnisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
Runnisto moves away from the strike by Hunter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deontay Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunter 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deontay Hunter!
An out of breath Deontay Hunter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryosuke Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryosuke Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Brown!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato scores with a shot to the body.
Sato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been told by Sato's head coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sato lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
Brown tries for a takedown but Sato circles away easily
and Sato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Brown scores with a takedown into Sato's guard.
Sato wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brown works over Sato with some ground and pound from guard.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sato is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sato wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Brown decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sato, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
Ryosuke Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Brown.
Sato connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown walks into a jab.
Sato connects with the punch.
Sato closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
A short left from Sato.
Sato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not.
Brown has Sato pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sato manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brown looks winded!
Sato lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sato lands an uppercut.
Brown is rocked!
Sato lands with a right to the head.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Sato finish him?
Brown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sato lands a right hand.
Sato lands with a right to the head.
Sato lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Brown to his knees! Sato keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryosuke Sato!
Ryosuke Sato was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silva Zoldyck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murheellinen Vilkuttaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zoldyck comes to the cage accompanied by You've Seen The Butcher by Deftones. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Silva Zoldyck!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilkuttaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck misses the jab.
Vilkuttaja is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vilkuttaja defending well as Zoldyck loads up on a big left hand.
Vilkuttaja throws a lazy right hand but Zoldyck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zoldyck looks to throw a body kick
and Vilkuttaja counters with a straight right hand.
Vilkuttaja is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zoldyck.
A jab from Zoldyck misses.
Zoldyck jabs Vilkuttaja to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vilkuttaja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vilkuttaja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Zoldyck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vilkuttaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoldyck was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck misses with an uppercut
and Vilkuttaja connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vilkuttaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoldyck manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoldyck cracks Vilkuttaja with an open hand slap.
Vilkuttaja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zoldyck on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vilkuttaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Zoldyck misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Vilkuttaja blocks the leg kick.
Vilkuttaja blocks a jab.
Vilkuttaja walks into a left hand.
Vilkuttaja moves out of range of the strikes.
Vilkuttaja ducks under a wild hook from Zoldyck.
Vilkuttaja throws out a counter right but Zoldyck avoids it with no problem.
Zoldyck moves away from the strike by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja misses with a right hand
enabling Zoldyck to counter with a crisp jab.
Vilkuttaja on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zoldyck ducks under a wild hook from Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vilkuttaja in his tracks.
Vilkuttaja takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilkuttaja throws a good cross that connects.
Zoldyck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilkuttaja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Vilkuttaja lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zoldyck doesn't seem phased though.
Vilkuttaja takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vilkuttaja connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zoldyck momentarily.
Zoldyck connects with a solid leg kick.
Vilkuttaja 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.
No joy there for Vilkuttaja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Vilkuttaja misses
and Zoldyck counters with a stiff right hand.
Vilkuttaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoldyck is just out of range.
Zoldyck fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vilkuttaja just manages to avoid it.
Vilkuttaja checks a low kick from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vilkuttaja throws a good cross that connects.
Zoldyck goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vilkuttaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoldyck throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoldyck misses with a wild combination.
Zoldyck throws an off balance right hand
and Vilkuttaja counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja misses with a looping right.
A jab from Vilkuttaja misses.
Vilkuttaja throws the left hand but Zoldyck avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Vilkuttaja misses.
Zoldyck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zoldyck is looking for a counter combo.
Zoldyck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck misses with a shot to the body
and Vilkuttaja counters with a stiff right hand.
A leg kick checked by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja missing with a left hand there. Zoldyck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vilkuttaja lands with a right hand.
Zoldyck throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zoldyck connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Zoldyck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vilkuttaja is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zoldyck had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilkuttaja throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Zoldyck to counter with a crisp jab.
Zoldyck lands a glancing blow to the side of Vilkuttaja's head.
Vilkuttaja throws a body punch but Zoldyck moves out of range.
Zoldyck misses with a two punch combination.
Vilkuttaja throws a body punch but Zoldyck moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Zoldyck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vilkuttaja doesn't seem phased though.
Vilkuttaja takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vilkuttaja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vilkuttaja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zoldyck.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilkuttaja misses with a body shot.
Vilkuttaja swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zoldyck moves out of range of the strikes.
Zoldyck was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vilkuttaja lands a nice shot that snaps Zoldyck's head back.
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 Silva Zoldyck will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zoldyck uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vilkuttaja has time to react.
A punch lands to the side of Zoldyck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zoldyck lands a slapping body shot.
Zoldyck scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vilkuttaja's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zoldyck under the eye.
Zoldyck moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vilkuttaja lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck avoids the body shot from Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck throwing a counter right hand but Vilkuttaja manages to avoid it.
Zoldyck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck misses the shot to the body.
Vilkuttaja let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zoldyck lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilkuttaja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva Zoldyck is winning the standup battle so far.
Vilkuttaja throws a jab when Zoldyck was well out of range.
Vilkuttaja punishes Zoldyck's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja misses with a lunging right hand
and Zoldyck counters with an outside leg kick.
Vilkuttaja walks into a jab.
A big right from Vilkuttaja misses.
Zoldyck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zoldyck.
Vilkuttaja scores with a hook to the body. Zoldyck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zoldyck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vilkuttaja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zoldyck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zoldyck lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vilkuttaja misses with an uppercut
and Zoldyck finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vilkuttaja jabs Zoldyck to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vilkuttaja moves out of range as Zoldyck strikes.
Vilkuttaja takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilkuttaja connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zoldyck fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vilkuttaja is out of range.
A low kick from Vilkuttaja is predictable there
and Zoldyck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck lands a nice shot to the body.
Zoldyck defending well as Vilkuttaja loads up on a big left hand.
Zoldyck avoids the body shot from Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja closes the distance but Zoldyck moves to the side
and Zoldyck counters with a straight right hand.
Zoldyck on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zoldyck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vilkuttaja misses the jab.
Zoldyck scores with the left hand. Vilkuttaja knows he should have avoided that one.
Vilkuttaja misses with an uppercut. Zoldyck saw that one coming.
It looked like Zoldyck wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zoldyck missing with a left hand there. Vilkuttaja was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zoldyck takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck cracks Vilkuttaja with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vilkuttaja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zoldyck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vilkuttaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zoldyck takes a swing at Vilkuttaja's ribcage but misses.
Vilkuttaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zoldyck.
Vilkuttaja connects with a looping right hand.
Zoldyck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilkuttaja moves away.
Zoldyck connects with a body shot that sends Vilkuttaja's belly button to the back.
Vilkuttaja takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vilkuttaja lands a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Zoldyck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vilkuttaja lands a glancing blow to the side of Zoldyck's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilkuttaja staying out of range there.
Vilkuttaja gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zoldyck feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zoldyck throws an overhand right that lands on Vilkuttaja's shoulder, as Vilkuttaja tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Vilkuttaja misses.
Zoldyck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vilkuttaja missing with a left hand there. Zoldyck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zoldyck throws a jab when Vilkuttaja was well out of range.
Zoldyck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck throws a jab but it's blocked by Vilkuttaja.
It seemed like Vilkuttaja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vilkuttaja moves out of range of the body kick.
Vilkuttaja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zoldyck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vilkuttaja has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vilkuttaja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilkuttaja. Zoldyck does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilkuttaja slips under a jab from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vilkuttaja swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck moves out of range as Vilkuttaja strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Murheellinen Vilkuttaja will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zoldyck lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zoldyck.
A telegraphed right hand from Vilkuttaja misses the target.
Zoldyck tries to keep at a distance but Vilkuttaja has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zoldyck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zoldyck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vilkuttaja backwards.
Zoldyck can't find room to land a body shot as Vilkuttaja controls the action.
Zoldyck tries to work over Vilkuttaja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zoldyck lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vilkuttaja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zoldyck breaks the clinch.
Vilkuttaja misses the shot to the body.
Zoldyck tries to land a body kick
and Vilkuttaja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zoldyck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoldyck misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja loads up on a big right hand but Zoldyck slips the punch.
Zoldyck swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zoldyck jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vilkuttaja throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zoldyck.
Nice cross by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja moves out of range as Zoldyck throws a body kick.
Vilkuttaja appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck slips a straight right by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja swings for the body but Zoldyck moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Zoldyck on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zoldyck lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vilkuttaja's sensitive parts.
Vilkuttaja has Zoldyck up against the cage in a clinch.
Zoldyck throws a head punch that misses.
Vilkuttaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vilkuttaja works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja presses Zoldyck against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vilkuttaja is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vilkuttaja throws a head punch that misses.
Vilkuttaja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zoldyck backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilkuttaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoldyck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vilkuttaja misses with the head strike.
Vilkuttaja misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilkuttaja lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vilkuttaja misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilkuttaja has a couple of punches blocked by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Vilkuttaja scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vilkuttaja prevents a body shot from Zoldyck.
Vilkuttaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zoldyck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoldyck working aggressively here.
Vilkuttaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vilkuttaja lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vilkuttaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoldyck lands with a right to the head.
Zoldyck manages to break the clinch.
Vilkuttaja pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Zoldyck tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilkuttaja takes a swing at Zoldyck's ribcage but misses.
Zoldyck takes one to the side of the head.
Zoldyck misses with a leg kick
and Zoldyck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zoldyck ducks under a wild hook from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja throws a shot from downtown. Zoldyck moves away and avoids it.
Zoldyck feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zoldyck thuds his shin into the meat of Vilkuttaja's side.
Zoldyck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja throws a lazy uppercut
and Zoldyck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoldyck throws a low kick but Vilkuttaja avoids it.
Vilkuttaja throws a hook to the side of Zoldyck's head but Zoldyck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Vilkuttaja misses.
Zoldyck misses with a low kick.
Vilkuttaja throws a body punch but Zoldyck moves out of range.
Zoldyck clobbers Vilkuttaja with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vilkuttaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vilkuttaja just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoldyck is looking to counter punch.
Zoldyck staying out of range there.
Zoldyck cracks the inside of Vilkuttaja's front leg.
Vilkuttaja lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zoldyck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vilkuttaja takes one to the chin there.
Vilkuttaja misses with a lunging right hand
and Zoldyck counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Murheellinen Vilkuttaja just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vilkuttaja scores with a nice right hand.
Vilkuttaja throws a poor cross that misses
and Zoldyck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vilkuttaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoldyck was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zoldyck.
Vilkuttaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoldyck is just out of range.
Zoldyck takes one to the chin there.
Vilkuttaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zoldyck lands with a nice body punch.
Zoldyck lands with a kick to the temple. Vilkuttaja shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zoldyck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoldyck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilkuttaja. Zoldyck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilkuttaja throws a hook but Zoldyck avoids it easily.
Vilkuttaja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zoldyck.
Zoldyck throws the left hand but Vilkuttaja avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zoldyck. Zoldyck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zoldyck walks into a straight right hand from Vilkuttaja.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilkuttaja. Zoldyck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilkuttaja misses with a body punch
and Zoldyck counters with an inside leg kick.
Zoldyck defending well as Vilkuttaja loads up on a big left hand.
Zoldyck went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zoldyck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vilkuttaja at a distance.
Vilkuttaja's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zoldyck punishes Vilkuttaja's body with a nice straight punch.
Vilkuttaja misses the shot to the body.
Vilkuttaja misses with a looping right.
Zoldyck half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zoldyck lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zoldyck scores with a punch to the head.
Zoldyck avoids the body shot from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja lands an overhand right.
Zoldyck tries to keep at a distance but Vilkuttaja has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilkuttaja gets through Zoldyck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoldyck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vilkuttajas head.
Zoldyck lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zoldyck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zoldyck lands with a right to the head.
Vilkuttaja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zoldyck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zoldyck working aggressively here.
I was talking to Zoldyck's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zoldyck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vilkuttaja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoldyck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zoldyck misses with the head strike.
Vilkuttaja stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zoldyck fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck misses with some punches.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zoldyck as Vilkuttaja tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck throws a head punch that misses.
Vilkuttaja works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vilkuttaja lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vilkuttaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zoldyck working aggressively here.
Vilkuttaja working aggressively here.
Zoldyck lands a right hand.
Vilkuttaja lands a nice shot to the body.
Vilkuttaja misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoldyck misses with a body punch.
Vilkuttaja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck lands a hook that snaps the head of Vilkuttaja backwards.
Vilkuttaja lands with a short shot to the head.
Zoldyck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vilkuttaja is trying to stall.
Zoldyck has a couple of punches blocked by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilkuttaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck has a couple of punches blocked by Vilkuttaja.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zoldyck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zoldyck takes a shot to the head.
Vilkuttaja lands a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vilkuttaja throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zoldycks head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Silva Zoldyck will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vilkuttaja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Vilkuttaja looks to move away, Zoldyck throws a big counter combo but Vilkuttaja just gets out of the way.
Zoldyck tries to land a body kick
and Vilkuttaja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zoldyck misses with a hook.
Vilkuttaja throws a big shot that misses.
Vilkuttaja misses with a hook to the body
and Zoldyck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Vilkuttaja misses.
Vilkuttaja throws a body punch but Zoldyck moves out of range.
Zoldyck's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vilkuttaja connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zoldyck scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Vilkuttaja misses.
Zoldyck is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilkuttaja fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vilkuttaja wants to clinch up but Zoldyck keeps it at a distance.
As Vilkuttaja backs away, Zoldyck returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zoldyck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilkuttaja.
No joy there for Vilkuttaja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vilkuttaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoldyck moves away.
Zoldyck swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Zoldyck. Beautiful body shot.
Zoldyck ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vilkuttaja is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Decent striking displayed by Vilkuttaja there.
Zoldyck lands an overhand right.
Zoldyck moves out of range of the strikes.
Vilkuttaja clinches.
Vilkuttaja digs a right hand into Zoldyck's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zoldyck's gas tank.
Vilkuttaja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vilkuttaja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zoldyck's elbow.
Vilkuttaja misses with some punches.
Vilkuttaja avoiding damage.
Zoldyck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoldyck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zoldyck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja leaning against his opponent.
Zoldyck blocks an uppercut.
Zoldyck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vilkuttaja trying to stall but Zoldyck improves his position.
Vilkuttaja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoldyck lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Vilkuttaja - that landed with a thud.
Vilkuttaja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zoldyck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoldyck misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Vilkuttaja.
Zoldyck misses with the head strike.
Vilkuttaja lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zoldyck or not.
Vilkuttaja throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zoldyck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoldyck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zoldyck misses with a punch to the body.
Zoldyck is trying to break the clinch but Vilkuttaja is controlling him.
Zoldyck tries to break the clinch but Vilkuttaja is controlling the position.
Vilkuttaja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vilkuttaja scores with a hook to the body.
Zoldyck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vilkuttaja throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zoldyck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vilkuttaja lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zoldyck throws a looping overhand right but Vilkuttaja ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Zoldyck wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vilkuttaja paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zoldyck looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoldyck manages to avoid it.
Zoldyck swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zoldyck throws a low kick but Vilkuttaja moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoldyck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilkuttaja manages to avoid it.
Vilkuttaja loads up on a big right hand but Zoldyck slips the punch.
Zoldyck keeps the fight on the outside.
Zoldyck was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vilkuttaja lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vilkuttaja throws a shot to the body.
Zoldyck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vilkuttaja misses the shot to the body.
Zoldyck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zoldyck takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vilkuttaja throws a looping overhand right but Zoldyck ducks down to avoid it.
Zoldyck circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zoldyck counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vilkuttaja 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Murheellinen Vilkuttaja thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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