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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kay Ector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blind Shaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ector's entrance music is Monster!. A fine choice. Shaman has chosen Shaman's Dream as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kay Ector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Blind Shaman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaman throws a head kick but Ector moves out of range.
Shaman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Blind Shaman has been cut.
Shaman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shaman lands with a straight right. Ector didn't see that one coming.
A shot to the body from Shaman misses
and Ector counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ector wants to clinch.
Ector throws the left hand but Shaman avoids the punch easily.
Ector rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shaman counters with a left to the body.
Shaman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaman throws a jab but it's blocked by Ector.
A punch combination from Ector misses.
We've been told by Ector's head coaches at Gym of the Gods that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ector slips a jab and a cross from Shaman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ector walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shaman.
Ector misses with a hook. Shaman ducked under it nicely.
Ector has Shaman up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Shaman.
Shaman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ector up against the cage.
Shaman lands an uppercut.
Shaman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shaman is stalling here.
Shaman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Ector on the inside.
Shaman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shaman misses with a knee to the head.
Ector working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shaman takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ector tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ector tries a body shot but Shaman blocks it.
Ector misses with some punches.
Shaman avoiding damage.
Shaman lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaman lands a good knee to the midsection. Ector won't want to take too many of those.
Shaman misses with the head strike.
Shaman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shaman has clasped his hands together around Ector's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ector sneaks out the side door and pushes Shaman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Shaman throws a big shot that misses.
Shaman scoring well with a low kick there.
Ector lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That has opened up Blind Shaman's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ector steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shaman. That one must have hurt.
Shaman staying out of range there.
Ector cracks Shaman with an open hand slap.
Ector uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaman.
Shaman throws a body punch but Ector moves out of range.
Ector clinches with his opponent.
Shaman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ector backwards.
Shaman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shaman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shaman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ector passes into half guard.
Shaman is trying to control but Ector passes into side control!
Ector is looking to take a break and control but Shaman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ector decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ector misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ector lands with a hook. Shaman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shaman.
Nice body punch from Shaman.
Ector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kay Ector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ector gets a clinch.
Ector working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Ector.
Ector lands a body shot.
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 Kay Ector will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blind Shaman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ector looks to throw the jab but Shaman is out of range.
Shaman throws a big shot that misses.
Ector went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shaman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shaman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ector is looking for a counter combo.
Ector is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shaman slips a jab from Ector.
Shaman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blind Shaman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaman throws a head kick that misses.
Shaman lands a nice looking body shot.
Ector throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaman.
Shaman tests Ector's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ector misses with a right hand
and Shaman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaman misses with a body shot.
Shaman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ector works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shaman throws a wild hook but Ector just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Shaman gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Ector raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kay Ector!
Kay Ector managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, On Tap (160Q & Laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Luger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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248 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Dobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Luger!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dobson.
Luger misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Luger.
It looks like Ben Dobson has been cut.
Luger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dobson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dobson moves out of range of the leg kick from Luger.
Luger throws a sloppy head kick and Dobson moves out of range easily.
Dobson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luger.
Luger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dobson moves away.
Dobson just misses with a punch to the body.
Luger misses with a leg kick
and Dobson counters with a head kick. That will keep Luger thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Luger looks to land a body kick but Dobson moved away.
Luger looks to land a combination but Dobson avoids it well.
Dobson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shane Luger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luger lands a really nice looking cross but Dobson seems unphased.
Luger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Luger.
Luger lands the left hand.
Luger throws a big shot that misses.
Dobson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dobson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Luger lands a nice shot to the body.
Dobson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Luger lands a big right hand that sends Dobson crashing to the mat! Luger stays standing though and waves Dobson back to his feet!
Dobson is rocked!
Luger has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
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!
Luger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dobson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dobson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Luger on the side of the head.
It looks like Shane Luger has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Luger.
Dobson checks a low kick from Luger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luger thuds his right hand into Dobson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Luger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dobson.
Luger loads up on a big right hand but Dobson slips the punch.
Luger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dobson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dobson.
Luger throws a looping overhand right but Dobson ducks down to avoid it.
Dobson jabs at Luger's body.
Luger misses with a head kick.
Dobson misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Luger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dobson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luger.
Luger misses with an uppercut
and Dobson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luger scores with a nice strike.
Luger lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobson misses with a low kick as Luger jumps back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luger.
Dobson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luger throws out the jab.
Dobson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Luger misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Dobson.
Luger lands a nice shot that snaps Dobson's head back.
Luger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Luger.
Dobson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Luger thuds a left hand into Dobson's body.
Luger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luger walks into a jab.
Dobson looks to land a left hand but Luger moved out of range nicely.
Dobson takes a swing at Luger's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luger 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.
Luger thuds a left hand into Dobson's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luger loads up on a big right hand but Dobson slips the punch.
Dobson throwing a counter right hand but Luger manages to avoid it.
Luger throws a push kick but Dobson slaps the foot to one side.
Luger misses the shot to the body.
Dobson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Luger checks a low kick from Dobson.
Luger throws the kick towards the body but Dobson avoids it.
Luger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab lands there for Luger.
Dobson blocks the body kick.
Dobson throwing a counter right hand but Luger manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dobson slips a straight right by Luger.
Dobson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dobson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luger wants to slow Dobson down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Luger dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Luger scores with a head kick. Dobson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shane Luger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dobson moves away.
Luger looks to score with a jab to the body but Dobson is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Luger.
Luger jabs Dobson right on the nose. Dobson blinks but takes it well.
Luger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dobson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dobson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dobson throws a body punch but Luger moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Luger on the side of the head.
Dobson 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.
Luger throws a combination that misses
and Dobson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luger throws a hook but Dobson blocks it.
Luger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dobson ducks under a wild hook from Luger.
Dobson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Luger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dobson in his tracks.
Ben Dobson's cut is getting worse.
Dobson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dobson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dobson looks to land a body kick but Luger moved away.
Luger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dobson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Luger misses with a wild body shot.
Dobson is looking to counter punch.
Luger throws a hook but Dobson avoids it easily.
Dobson looks to land a right hand but Luger moved out of range.
Luger throws a big shot that misses.
Dobson slips under a jab from Luger.
An attempted straight right counter from Dobson misses the target.
Dobson throws a jab but it's blocked by Luger.
Luger only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dobson scores with a punch to the head.
That has opened up Shane Luger's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luger wants to clinch up but Dobson keeps it at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Luger blocks the low kick.
Luger misses with a low kick.
Luger feints and then cracks Dobson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dobson down.
Dobson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Luger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dobson throws out the jab.
Luger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Luger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Luger defending well as Dobson loads up on a big left hand.
Luger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Luger tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Dobson misses its target.
Luger scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dobson. Luger shrugs it off though.
Luger lands a nice looking body kick.
Luger throws a jab but it's blocked by Dobson.
Luger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dobson checks it well.
Dobson tried to counter with a leg kick but Luger avoided it.
Dobson throws a good cross that connects.
Dobson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luger.
An inside leg kick lands from Luger.
Dobson lands the left hand.
The cut above Shane Luger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Luger scores with a push kick.
Dobson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luger.
Dobson tries to bum rush Luger with a series of wild strikes but Luger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dobson checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dobson blocks a head kick by Luger.
Dobson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dobson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luger.
Dobson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Luger if he has to take too many more of those.
Luger is breathing heavily.
Luger takes one to the side of the head.
Dobson throws a jab but it's blocked by Luger.
Luger blocks a head kick by Dobson.
Dobson cracks Luger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Luger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luger throws out a loose jab but Dobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dobson throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shane Luger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dobson looks to throw the jab but Luger is out of range.
Luger throws a hook but Dobson avoids it easily.
Luger takes a swing at Dobson's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luger. That's going to slow Dobson down.
Luger misses with a straight left.
Luger throws a shot to the body.
Luger catches Dobson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dobson ducks right into an uppercut from Luger.
Luger 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobson throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dobson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Dobson.
Dobson jabs at Luger's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Luger throws a hook to the side of Dobson's head but Dobson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dobson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dobson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luger looks to score with a jab to the body but Dobson is just out of range.
Dobson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Luger misses with a shot to the body
and Dobson counters with a nice right hand that sends Luger toppling to the canvas! Luger scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dobson finish him?!
Luger is rocked!
Luger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luger is still on wobbly legs! Can Dobson finish him?
Luger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Luger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Luger seems to have recovered his senses.
Luger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luger missing with a left hand there. Dobson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dobson. Luger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dobson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Luger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dobson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Luger cracks Dobson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Luger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Luger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Luger.
Dobson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dobson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Luger sprawling to the canvas! Luger rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dobson finish him?!
Shane Luger's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dobson checks a leg kick nicely.
Luger misses with a hook.
Dobson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dobson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luger was well out of range. Poor timing from Dobson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobson misses with a looping left.
Luger swings widly with a right hand
and Dobson counters with a thumping low kick.
A swing and a miss from Luger.
Luger moves out of range of the strikes.
Luger throws out a counter right but Dobson avoids it with no problem.
Luger lands with a good body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dobson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Luger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dobson. Dobson obviously looking to wear him down.
Ben Dobson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shane Luger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Luger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dobson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dobson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luger.
An attempted straight right counter from Dobson misses the target.
Dobson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Luger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A shot to the liver by Dobson. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobson lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Dobson misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dobson throws a body kick that misses
letting Luger counter with a right hand.
Luger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dobson.
Dobson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Luger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Luger misses the target.
Luger misses with a body shot.
Dobson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dobson throws a chopping leg kick but Luger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luger! But no joy.
Luger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dobson has time to react.
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 Ben Dobson.
Well Luger 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Luger!
Shane Luger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruud Gullit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Hong (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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruud Gullit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Antoni Hong!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong tries to bum rush Gullit with a series of wild strikes but Gullit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gullit tries to bum rush Hong with a series of wild strikes but Hong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hong throws a leg kick but Gullit checks it.
Gullit misses with an uppercut
and Gullit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gullit blocks a head kick by Hong.
Hong throws a leg kick that misses.
Hong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gullit.
Hong misses with a double jab.
Ruud Gullit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gullit closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gullit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hong to score with a decent uppercut.
Hong avoids a kick to the body.
Gullit throws a series of punches but Hong avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hong scores with a jab. Gullit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hong swings for the body but Gullit moves out of range.
Gullit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gullit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gullit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hong connects with a leg kick. Gullit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gullit is able to avoid easily.
Hong throws a right hand that misses
and Gullit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gullit is able to avoid easily.
Gullit lands with an overhand left.
Gullit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Hong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hong misses with a double jab
and Gullit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hong moves out of range as Gullit strikes.
Ruud Gullit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gullit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hong throws a big counter head kick but Gullit avoids it with no problem.
A left and a right from Gullit both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut there from Hong.
Gullit misses with a looping right.
Hong lands with a right hand.
Hong stuns Gullit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hong misses with a low kick.
Hong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gullit lands a jab.
Gullit misses with a hook.
Gullit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hong ducks under a wild hook from Gullit.
Gullit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hong has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hong throws an overhand right that lands on Gullit's shoulder, as Gullit tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gullit. That did some damage!
A solid body kick from Gullit.
Hong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gullit counters with a straight right hand.
Gullit throws a shot from downtown. Hong moves away and avoids it.
Hong scores with the left hand. Gullit knows he should have avoided that one.
Gullit throws a right hand that Hong ducks under and follows up with a left that Hong also avoids with ease.
Gullit cracks Hong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gullit as he jumps to the side.
Sloppy strikes from Gullit. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Hong misses.
Gullit moves forwards but Hong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gullit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gullit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gullit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hong staying out of range there.
Hong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hong lands a leg kick that knocks Gullit off balance momentarily.
Gullit is looking to land body kicks.
Hong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gullit with a body shot.
Hong connects with a looping right hand.
Hong lands a glancing blow to the side of Gullit's head.
Gullit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hong takes one on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Gullit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Ruud Gullit has been cut.
Gullit ducks under a wild hook from Hong.
Gullit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gullit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hong misses with a wild body shot.
Gullit falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Ruud Gullit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruud Gullit's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hong.
Gullit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hong's hands.
Gullit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hong.
Hong misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Gullit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gullit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gullit misses with a hook. Hong ducked under it nicely.
Gullit swinging wildly here.
Gullit misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gullit at a distance.
Hong moves away from the strike by Gullit.
Gullit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hong misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gullit digs a good body shot into Hong's ribs.
Gullit catches Hong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gullit loads up on a big right hand but Hong slips the punch.
Hong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gullit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hong misses with a lunging right hand
and Gullit counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruud Gullit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gullit is out of range and Hong settles back down.
Gullit looks to land a combination. Hong sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A swing and a miss from Gullit.
Hong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gullit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hong feints the counter takedown.
Gullit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hong.
Hong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gullit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong takes one to the chin there.
Hong throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gullit swings widly with a right hand
and Hong makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gullit really felt that one!
A head kick misses from Hong.
Gullit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hong 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.
Gullit misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Hong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gullit lands a nice looking body kick.
Gullit lands a lovely overhand right.
Gullit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hong closes the distance and pushes Gullit back into the cage.
Gullit digs a right hand underneath Hong's ribcage. Hong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hong stops a takedown attempt from Gullit.
Gullit breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Gullit.
Hong throws a jab but it's blocked by Gullit.
Gullit throws a big shot that misses.
Hong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hong has a takedown stuffed.
Gullit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hong stuns Gullit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hong takes one on the button.
Gullit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gullit thows a body kick. Hong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hong wants to land a leg kick but Gullit is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gullit.
Hong has Gullit up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong can't find room to land a body shot as Gullit controls the action.
Nice body punch from Hong - that landed with a thud.
Gullit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gullit slips under a jab.
Gullit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hong! But no joy.
Hong with a jab.
Hong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gullit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hong lands a lovely overhand right.
Hong misses with a low kick.
Hong lands a jab to Gullit's midsection.
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 Ruud Gullit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruud Gullit's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gullit.
Gullit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hong moves into the clinch successfully.
Gullit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gullit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hong.
Some wild striking there from Gullit.
Gullit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hong's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Gullit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gullit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Hong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gullit lands with a nice combination. Hong backs away looking to recover.
Gullit misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hong misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Gullit. Those never looked like landing.
Gullit looks to land a body kick but Hong moved away.
Gullit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hong wants to slow Gullit down by chopping away at his legs.
A quick step to the side and Gullit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gullit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gullit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Gullit. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Gullit.
Gullit misses with a body kick.
Hong feints a counter leg kick.
Antoni Hong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruud Gullit is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gullit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gullit slips under a jab from Hong.
Good standup being displayed there by Hong as he connects with a hook.
Hong lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gullit checks a low kick from Hong.
Gullit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hong.
Gullit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab, jab by Hong - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Gullit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gullit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hong.
Gullit misses with a shot to the body
and Hong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hong ducks under a wild hook from Gullit.
Hong throws a sloppy head kick and Gullit moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gullit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hong avoids a kick to the body.
Hong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gullit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gullit.
Gullit scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gullit misses with the combination.
Hong throws a chopping leg kick but Gullit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gullit scores with a nice body kick.
Hong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gullit controls Hong momentarily but Hong frees himself.
Hong trying to control but Gullit is working from the bottom.
Gullit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hong manages to get himself to full guard.
Gullit wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving.
Hong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gullit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hong is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruud Gullit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gullit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ruud Gullit!
Ruud Gullit very nearly forgot to thank My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ji Lu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obelix De Gaul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Gaul is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Asterix and Obelix. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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269 lbs
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28
265 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ji Lu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Obelix De Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Gaul digs a good body shot into Lu's ribs.
De Gaul takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Obelix De Gaul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Gaul moves in looking to clinch but Lu pushes him off.
Lu swings widly with a right hand
and De Gaul counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Ji Lu has been cut.
De Gaul looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Gaul misses with an uppercut
and Lu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Obelix De Gaul has been cut.
Lu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Gaul.
Lu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Gaul drives through and clinches with Lu against the cage.
Lu digs a right hand underneath De Gaul's ribcage. De Gaul let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lu is trying to pull guard but De Gaul turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
De Gaul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lu misses with the head strike.
Lu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lu tries to work over De Gaul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that De Gaul has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lu tries to work over De Gaul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Lu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
De Gaul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Gaul can't find room to land a body shot as Lu controls the action.
Lu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Gaul breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Gaul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Gaul.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Gaul misses with a straight left.
De Gaul misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Gaul missing with a left hand there. Lu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Gaul lands the left hand.
Lu throws a body shot but no joy.
De Gaul swings for the body but Lu moves out of range.
De Gaul lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
De Gaul slips a straight right by Lu.
De Gaul is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lu with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lu. De Gaul does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Gaul ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lu lands a high kick!
Lu takes the fight into the clinch.
Lu blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lu pulls guard.
Lu is looking for a triangle but De Gaul pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Gaul works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De Gaul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lu tries to get to full guard but De Gaul has control of the leg.
Lu actively working from the bottom here.
Lu wants to control but De Gaul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lu wants to get back to full guard.
Lu is working hard here to advance position.
De Gaul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Gaul is working away from the top position though.
Lu tries to roll over but De Gaul keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Gaul controlling the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four 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.
De Gaul is thwarting Lu's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lu misses with a looping left.
De Gaul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Both fighters circling a little - De Gaul finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
De Gaul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Gaul.
De Gaul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lu slips a jab and a cross from De Gaul.
De Gaul thows a body kick. Lu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
De Gaul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Gaul fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Gaul slips a straight right by Lu.
De Gaul throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Gaul throws a leg kick
and Lu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Gaul thuds a left hand into Lu's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obelix De Gaul dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De Gaul lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lu takes a step back to recover.
De Gaul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lu throwing a counter right hand but De Gaul manages to avoid it.
Lu takes one on the button.
De Gaul connects with a solid leg kick.
De Gaul throws a big shot that misses.
De Gaul scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Gaul throws a leg kick but Lu moved away.
De Gaul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Gaul throws a hook to the side of Lu's head but Lu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Gaul throws a body shot but no joy.
Lu cracks De Gaul with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lu tries to clinch but De Gaul moves out of range.
Lu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Gaul with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Obelix De Gaul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Lu misses.
De Gaul throws a head kick but Lu moves out of range.
Lu 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Gaul is looking to clinch but Lu is avoiding it.
Lu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lu lands a really nice looking cross but De Gaul seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Gaul was well out of range. Poor timing from Lu.
De Gaul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Gaul lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lu takes a step back to recover.
Lu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Gaul stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Gaul misses with a right hand
and Lu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lu scores with a jab. De Gaul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Gaul scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donk. De Gaul catches Lu right on the button with a cross.
Lu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Gaul.
De Gaul throws a body kick that misses
and Lu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lu avoids the body shot from De Gaul.
De Gaul moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ji Lu's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Gaul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lu throws a big counter combination but De Gaul scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lu tries to clinch up but De Gaul circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from De Gaul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obelix De Gaul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lu moves out of range of the body kick.
De Gaul moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lu tries to close the distance and clinch but De Gaul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Gaul lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lu misses with a straight right.
Lu throws a shot from downtown. De Gaul moves away and avoids it.
Lu moves out of range of the body kick from De Gaul.
Lu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Gaul.
De Gaul moves out of range of the strikes.
Lu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Gaul.
Lu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
De Gaul swats away the attempt to clinch by Lu.
De Gaul moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lu throws a head kick but De Gaul moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from De Gaul.
Lu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch lands to the side of Lu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Gaul loads up on a big right hand but Lu slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Lu misses the target.
De Gaul's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lu under the eye.
Ji Lu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
De Gaul with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Gaul scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from De Gaul.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Gaul.
De Gaul digs a good body shot into Lu's ribs.
De Gaul stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Gaul throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Gaul.
De Gaul lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Gaul lands a nice shot to the body.
De Gaul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for De Gaul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Gaul lands a slapping body shot.
De Gaul misses with a low kick.
De Gaul thuds his right hand into Lu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Gaul delivers a nice body kick.
Lu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Gaul lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lu takes a step back to recover.
Lu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Gaul.
A big left from Lu misses.
De Gaul doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
De Gaul is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jeez, Ji Lu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lu blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Gaul misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Gaul throws a hook to the side of Lu's head but Lu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Gaul doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
De Gaul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obelix De Gaul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
De Gaul fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lu is out of range.
De Gaul moves forwards but Lu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lu throws a lazy body kick
and De Gaul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from De Gaul - the referee stops the clock and Lu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says De Gaul. Lu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lu shoots in looking for a takedown but De Gaul manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De Gaul misses with a looping right.
De Gaul throws a body shot but no joy.
De Gaul throws a jab when Lu was well out of range.
De Gaul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slow jab from Lu misses its intended target.
De Gaul now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lu throws a sloppy head kick
and De Gaul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Gaul gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lu.
Nice body kick there by De Gaul.
De Gaul scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Gaul lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lu takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lu blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lu needs to keep his hands up - De Gaul had a free shot at his head there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ji Lu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Obelix De Gaul!
Our winner, Obelix De Gaul, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Clinton Hessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nolan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clinton Hessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nolan Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett feints and then cracks Hessler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hessler down.
Hessler misses with a double jab
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Sackett lands with a shot to the body.
Sackett lands a head shot.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hessler's calf.
Sackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
Sackett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hessler.
Hessler looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Sackett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clinton Hessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hessler connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hessler scoring well with a low kick there.
Hessler lands with a nice combination. Sackett backs away looking to recover.
Hessler tries a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett 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.
Hessler throws a shot to the body.
Hessler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sackett.
Sackett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sackett steps into range and cracks Hessler with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Hessler flops backwards and Sackett dives into his guard looking to finish!
Hessler is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hessler 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.
Oh Hessler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hessler wants to improve his position but instead Sackett has moved into half guard.
Sackett wants to take a breather but Hessler is having none of it.
Hessler seems to have got his legs back now.
Hessler gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hessler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sackett is adopting a defensive guard.
Sackett is continuing to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hessler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hessler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hessler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sackett has control of Hessler's left arm, preventing Hessler from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hessler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sackett looking for a sweep. Not yet Sackett, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hessler cracks Sackett with a solid left hand.
Hessler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sackett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hessler's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett postures up in Hessler's guard and throws a big left but Hessler blocks it.
Hessler looking for a guillotine here but Sackett defends easily.
Sackett trying to control but Hessler is working from the bottom.
Sackett preventing the sweep.
Sackett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hessler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sackett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sackett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hessler wants to sweep but no luck.
Hessler looking for subs off his back but Sackett has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hessler is trying to control but can't.
Sackett is trying to control. Hessler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sackett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hessler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hessler is looking for a sweep. Sackett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hessler is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hessler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hessler looking to control.
Sackett stands and throws Hessler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hessler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Sackett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sackett staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Sackett.
Hessler throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hessler just misses with a punch to the body.
Hessler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hessler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sackett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hessler's knee momentarily.
Hessler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hessler throws a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Hessler is looking to score with low kicks.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hessler misses with a left hand
and Sackett counters with a low kick, right behind Hessler 's knee.
Hessler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hessler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hessler tries to clinch up but Sackett circles away and keeps his distance.
Hessler misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sackett! But no joy.
Hessler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sackett misses with a hook
and Hessler counters with a straight right hand.
Hessler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hessler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hessler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Hessler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sackett dodges the punch combination from Hessler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hessler. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hessler fails to land with a series of punches.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hessler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hessler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Hessler throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Hessler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sackett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett scores with a nice body kick.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Hessler counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Hessler.
Sackett jabs Hessler right on the nose. Hessler blinks but takes it well.
Hessler throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hessler checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Hessler ducks down to avoid it.
Hessler is looking to counter the offense by Sackett and move into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hessler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sackett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hessler.
Hessler throws a lazy uppercut
and Sackett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hessler looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett throws out a counter right but Hessler avoids it with no problem.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hessler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hessler is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Hessler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Hessler dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Hessler.
A left lands for Hessler.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hessler, right into the meat.
Sackett cracks Hessler with an open hand slap.
Hessler misses with a hook.
Sackett misses with a left hand
and Hessler counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Hessler is out of range.
Hessler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hessler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Hessler counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good shot there by Hessler.
Hessler looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Hessler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sackett finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Hessler moved away.
The crowd cheers as Hessler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sackett doesn't seem phased though.
Hessler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
Hessler throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Hessler does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sackett. Hessler shrugs it off though.
Sackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett throws a low kick but Hessler moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hessler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hessler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sackett checks it well.
Hessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Sackett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hessler is out of range and Sackett settles back down.
Hessler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hessler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sackett.
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!
Hessler misses with a straight left.
A jab from Sackett finds it's way through Hessler's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hessler throws a leg kick but Sackett checks it.
Sackett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hessler throws a series of punches but Sackett moves out of range.
Clinton Hessler is winning the standup battle so far.
Hessler takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Hessler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big left from Hessler misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hessler.
Hessler throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Hessler's leg. Hessler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hessler moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Sackett misses
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackett throws a leg kick
letting Hessler counter with a right hand.
Hessler connects with the punch.
Sackett takes a swing at Hessler's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Hessler sees coming a mile off.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Hessler moved out of range.
Hessler tried to counter with a leg kick but Sackett avoided it.
Hessler punishes Sackett's body with a nice straight punch.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hessler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hessler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sackett manages to circle out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Hessler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hessler 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinton Hessler!
An intense looking Clinton Hessler took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Boom! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Omar Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Dzhumagaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
192 lbs
15 - 6 - 2 |
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190 lbs
31 - 14 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 2, fighting out of London, Omar Little!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dzhumagaliev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dzhumagaliev tried to score with a low kick but Little checks it.
Dzhumagaliev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Little bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dzhumagaliev's head backwards.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a head kick. Little tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Omar Little has been cut.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Little just misses with a punch to the body.
Little lands with a nice body kick.
Omar Little seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzhumagaliev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Little pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Little.
Dzhumagaliev throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Little finds it's way round the side to connect with Dzhumagaliev's head.
Little pushes Dzhumagaliev away with a front kick.
Little moves in looking to clinch but Dzhumagaliev pushes him off.
Little clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dzhumagaliev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Little's brow.
Little swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dzhumagaliev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Little tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dzhumagaliev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Little's elbow.
Little lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Little.
Dzhumagaliev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Little misses with a hook to the ribs.
Little blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Little blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Little misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dzhumagaliev swings wildly with an uppercut but Little uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Little obliges.
Little connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has been cut.
Dzhumagaliev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Little with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Little lands a body shot.
Little misses with a hook to the ribs.
Little takes a shot to the head.
Little lands with a short shot to the head.
Little misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a body shot from Little.
I was talking to Little's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dzhumagaliev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev prevents a body shot from Little.
Little tries to throw a body punch but Dzhumagaliev avoids it by throwing Little back against the cage.
Little blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Little lands a body shot.
Little lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little blocks an uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev tries a body shot but Little blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Dzhumagaliev fails to land.
Little misses with a punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev lands a hook that snaps the head of Little backwards.
Dzhumagaliev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Little scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a body punch.
Little breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Little ducks under a wild hook from Dzhumagaliev.
Little misses the shot to the body.
Little changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dzhumagaliev lands a nice hook to Little's body. Little takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dzhumagaliev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Little to score with a decent uppercut.
Little takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Little slips a jab from Dzhumagaliev.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Little checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Little!
Little connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Little cracks Dzhumagaliev with an open hand slap.
Little lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dzhumagaliev wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Dzhumagaliev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Dzhumagaliev. Those never looked like landing.
Little lands a nice shot that snaps Dzhumagaliev's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Little moves out of range as Dzhumagaliev strikes.
Little throwing a counter right hand but Dzhumagaliev manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Little dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dzhumagaliev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Little connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dzhumagaliev momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Little.
Little misses with a left hand
and Dzhumagaliev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dzhumagaliev misses with an uppercut. Little saw that one coming.
Dzhumagaliev ducks under a wild hook from Little.
Dzhumagaliev throws out a counter right but Little avoids it with no problem.
Little chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Little throws a shot from downtown. Dzhumagaliev moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev looks to land a left hand but Little moved out of range nicely.
Little throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dzhumagaliev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Little walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Little throws a front kick that sends Dzhumagaliev stumbling back into the cage.
Omar Little is winning the standup battle so far.
Little has closed the distance and engaged Dzhumagaliev in a clinch.
Dzhumagaliev manages to break the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev throws a hook but Little avoids it easily.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a hook
and Little counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Little throws a body kick that misses.
Little misses with a leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dzhumagaliev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Little looks to land a right hand but Dzhumagaliev moved out of range.
Little fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dzhumagaliev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dzhumagaliev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Little misses.
Dzhumagaliev lunges at Little with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Little's hand.
Dzhumagaliev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dzhumagaliev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Little can pounce on him.
Little throws a body kick that misses.
Dzhumagaliev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dzhumagaliev 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Little, as that shot connected.
Little ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Little lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little punishes Dzhumagaliev's body with a nice straight punch.
Dzhumagaliev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Little jabs at Dzhumagaliev's body.
Little has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dzhumagaliev.
Little throws a front kick that sends Dzhumagaliev stumbling back into the cage.
Little avoids the body shot from Dzhumagaliev.
Little is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dzhumagaliev can do to turn this around?
Little buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Little thumps Dzhumagaliev with a low kick.
Little lands with a nice body punch.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch but Dzhumagaliev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dzhumagaliev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Little fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dzhumagaliev manages to avoid it.
Little throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Little is looking to slow Dzhumagaliev down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Little misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Little.
Little feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Little moves into range and connects with a jab.
Little turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Little can pounce on him.
Little connects with a body shot.
Dzhumagaliev drops his hands momentarily and Little takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Little just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dzhumagaliev! But no joy.
Nice shot by Little.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Little dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Little's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Little takes a swing at Dzhumagaliev's ribcage but misses.
Little throws a hook but Dzhumagaliev avoids it easily.
Little misses with a hook.
Dzhumagaliev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dzhumagaliev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Little catches Dzhumagaliev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Little connects with a looping right hand.
Dzhumagaliev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dzhumagaliev throws a series of punches but Little avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little scores with a sloppy right hand. Dzhumagaliev should have avoided that one.
Dzhumagaliev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Little. Dzhumagaliev does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Little checks a leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Little.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev tries to land a leg kick but Little saw it coming and moves away.
Little dodges the punch combination from Dzhumagaliev.
Little jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dzhumagaliev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Little blocks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Little.
A swing and a miss from Dzhumagaliev.
Little is looking for a counter combo.
Little stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dzhumagaliev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Little throws a body punch but Dzhumagaliev moves out of range.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev misses the body punch
and Little counters with a nice body kick.
Dzhumagaliev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Little looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dzhumagaliev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dzhumagaliev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decent striking displayed by Little there.
Dzhumagaliev is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dzhumagaliev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Little seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dzhumagaliev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dzhumagaliev is still on wobbly legs! Can Little finish him?
Little looks for the body kick but Dzhumagaliev saw that one coming.
Dzhumagaliev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dzhumagaliev seems to have recovered his senses.
Little throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Little dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dzhumagaliev. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev lands a really nice looking cross but Little seems unphased.
Little pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Little takes a swing at Dzhumagaliev's ribcage but misses.
Dzhumagaliev moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Little.
A combination from Dzhumagaliev does no damage.
Little misses with a right hand
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a good, hard body kick but Little shrugs it off.
Dzhumagaliev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Little.
Dzhumagaliev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Little looks to score with a jab to the body but Dzhumagaliev is just out of range.
Dzhumagaliev moves out of range of the body kick.
Little looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Little.
Dzhumagaliev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dzhumagaliev looks to land a left hand but Little moved out of range nicely.
Little moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Little throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dzhumagaliev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Little.
Donk. Little catches Dzhumagaliev right on the button with a cross.
Little slips a jab from Dzhumagaliev.
Little was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dzhumagaliev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Little thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dzhumagaliev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Little.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Little, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Little showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Little has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Little!
An out of breath Omar Little 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 Kimo Ovaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ovaska's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Big Balls by AC/DC. Teló is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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209 lbs
23 - 9 - 0 |
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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
31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimo Ovaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovaska connects with a single shot there.
Ovaska scores with a shot to the body.
Ovaska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ovaska misses with an uppercut.
Teló throws a head kick but Ovaska moves out of range.
Teló misses with a body punch
and Ovaska counters with a stiff right hand.
Ovaska looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Teló. Ovaska shrugs it off though.
Teló scores with a head kick. Ovaska tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Kimo Ovaska has been cut.
Teló connects with a solid leg kick.
Teló throws a wild body kick that Ovaska sees coming a mile off.
Ovaska scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Teló tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ovaska defends well and Teló ends up having to push Ovaska into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Teló drives through with a takedown into Ovaska's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Teló accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Teló wants to pass the guard but Ovaska is keeping the position.
Ovaska keeping moving, preventing Teló from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teló throws a big elbow that misses.
Teló is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Teló has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Teló trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ovaska manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Teló is looking for a triangle here but Ovaska uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ovaska controls the position.
Teló gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Teló wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló trying to control here.
Ovaska trying to control the pace.
Teló is looking for a sweep. Ovaska is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Teló is holding on to half guard well.
Ovaska wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teló keeps working.
Teló wants to control but Ovaska is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teló looking for submissions off his back.
Teló is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ovaska pulls his head out easily.
Teló wants to improve his position but Ovaska is controlling well.
Teló is staying active underneath Ovaska, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ovaska tries to score with a low kick but Teló moves his leg out of the way.
Teló on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ovaska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teló.
Teló is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Teló looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Teló ducks under a wild hook from Ovaska.
Teló counters with a body kick.
Ovaska throws a body punch but Teló moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló scores with a hook to the body. Ovaska takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Teló throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Teló takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ovaska thows a leg kick but Teló checks it
and Teló counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teló trying to mount his opponent but Ovaska defends it.
Ovaska blocking the ground and pound attempt from Teló.
Teló seems to be working for a kimura but Ovaska defends the submission attempt.
Ovaska is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michel Teló will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kimo Ovaska's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Teló cracks the inside of Ovaska's front leg.
Ovaska keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice defenses there by Ovaska.
Ovaska checks a leg kick.
Ovaska checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ovaska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ovaska will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ovaska throws a nice outside leg kick.
Teló slips a straight right by Ovaska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Ovaska does no damage.
Teló tried to score with a low kick but Ovaska checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ovaska.
Teló misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teló takes one to the side of the head.
Ovaska fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Teló scores with a spinning back kick!
Teló bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ovaska's head backwards.
Teló throws a jab when Ovaska was well out of range.
Teló scores with a hook to the body. Ovaska takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ovaska blocks a head kick by Teló.
Teló pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ovaska is out of range and Teló settles back down.
Teló throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ovaska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teló swings for the body but Ovaska moves out of range.
Teló tries a head kick but it misses.
Ovaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teló.
Ovaska misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Teló misses.
Teló scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Teló - that will leave a mark!
Ovaska motions for Teló to come forward. Ovaska throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Teló throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teló lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ovaska will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Teló motions for Ovaska to come forward. Teló throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Ovaska on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ovaska takes a kick to the side of the head.
Teló cracks Ovaska with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ovaska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teló looks to land a right hand but Ovaska moved out of range.
Ovaska misses with a lunging right hand
and Teló counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Teló misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ovaska displaying some good clinch control by pressing Teló up against the cage.
Teló tries to work over Ovaska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska throws a punch but it's blocked by Teló.
Ovaska is trying to stall.
Teló looking to stall.
Ovaska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teló misses with a low kick.
Teló lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Teló misses with a wild body shot.
Ovaska throws an off balance right hand
and Teló counters with a shoot takedown. Ovaska fights it but they end up in guard.
Teló looking to sit in guard and control but Ovaska gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Teló trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló wants to improve his position but instead Ovaska has moved into half guard.
Teló has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ovaska escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ovaska!
Michel Teló has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ovaska happy to just control the position for now.
Teló regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teló works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ovaska controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Teló showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kimo Ovaska's cut.
That's time! Ovaska's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Teló ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ovaska moves away.
Good exchange - Ovaska coming out on top.
Teló throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Teló.
Teló attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Teló digs a good body shot into Ovaska's ribs.
Ovaska misses with a hook. Teló ducked under it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Teló lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ovaska has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ovaska and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A leg kick checked by Teló.
Teló throws out a counter right but Ovaska avoids it with no problem.
Teló throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Teló darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Teló shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ovaska's guard.
Ovaska is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teló lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ovaska blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ovaska.
Ovaska tries to circle away but Teló has him pinned against the cage.
Ovaska with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Teló leaning against his opponent.
Teló takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Michel Teló has been cut.
Teló swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Teló scores with a shot to the side of Ovaska's head.
Teló misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teló tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Teló.
Teló misses with the head strike.
Ovaska taking a breather.
Kimo Ovaska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ovaska is trying to force a seperation but Teló has the dominant position.
Teló is working for takedown but Ovaska is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ovaska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teló digs a right hand underneath Ovaska's ribcage. Ovaska let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Teló has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ovaska seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Teló can turn it around.
Ovaska working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Teló misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teló misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Teló fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ovaska with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ovaska lands a right hand that snaps the head of Teló backwards.
Still in the clinch, Teló scores with a nice short uppercut.
Teló working aggressively here.
Ovaska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ovaska throws an off balance right hand
and Teló counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ovaska will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Teló throws a leg kick
and Ovaska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Teló avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teló throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ovaska moves away from the strike by Teló.
Teló checks a low kick from Ovaska.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ovaska checks a leg kick.
Teló feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ovaska's calf.
Kimo Ovaska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teló delivers a nice body kick.
Ovaska lands with a hook. Teló tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Ovaska.
Teló swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ovaska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Teló moves out of range as Ovaska strikes.
Teló avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teló lands an overhand right.
Ovaska throws a series of punches but Teló avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló moves out of range as Ovaska strikes.
Teló cracks the inside of Ovaska's front leg.
Teló fakes the leg kick and cracks Ovaska in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teló fails with the takedown.
Ovaska swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Teló catches Ovaska with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ovaska takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ovaska throws an overhand right that lands on Teló's shoulder, as Teló tries to avoid the shot.
Ovaska uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Teló darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Teló throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Teló tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Teló comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Teló 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Teló!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Rocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galdra Kiddi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocker comes to the cage accompanied by Ki:Theory - Stand By Me. Galdra Kiddi 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Rocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Galdra Kiddi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kiddi is trying to maintain the position but Rocker is very close to passing his half guard.
Kiddi is staying active underneath Rocker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kiddi is looking to improve his position.
Kiddi is holding on to half guard well.
Rocker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiddi wants to control but Rocker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kiddi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rocker misses with a kick to the body.
Rocker lands with an overhand left.
Rocker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kiddi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocker landing with the ground and pound.
Rocker throwing strikes but missing.
Rocker controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi pulls Rocker in close to his closed guard and prevents Rocker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rocker wants to control from the top but Kiddi keeps moving.
Kiddi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rocker's guard.
Rocker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kiddi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rocker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker looking for a guillotine here but Kiddi defends easily.
Kiddi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiddi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rocker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rocker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kiddi is one step ahead there.
Rocker working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rocker is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocker postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rocker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rocker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rocker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kiddi darts in and clinches Rocker up against the cage.
Rocker has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kiddi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rocker throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Rocker has the hooks in. Kiddi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ricky Rocker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rocker scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
I really don't envy Kiddi right now.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Rocker.
Kiddi prevents Rocker from getting a body triangle.
Kiddi takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiddi prevents Rocker from getting a body triangle.
Rocker connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kiddi to escape the position.
Kiddi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rocker tries to control but Kiddi wriggling away.
Rocker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rocker with good strikes from the mount here!
Kiddi tries to hold on but Rocker postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker tries to control but Kiddi wriggling away.
Rocker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kiddi's face.
Kiddi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rocker wants to control the pace but Kiddi is squirming around nicely.
Kiddi is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rocker breaks from Kiddi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
It looks like Galdra Kiddi has been cut.
Rocker looking to control but Kiddi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rocker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kiddi wants to hold on but Rocker pushes him away.
Kiddi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kiddi gets back to half guard.
Kiddi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kiddi wants to control but Rocker is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kiddi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kiddi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rocker scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rocker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Galdra Kiddi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kiddi gets caught napping as Rocker dives in and scores a takedown. Kiddi manages to retain guard.
Kiddi has control of Rocker's left arm, preventing Rocker from doing any damage.
Kiddi is trying to keep Rocker in close.
Rocker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiddi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocker stands up over Kiddi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker wants to control from the top but Kiddi keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiddi has momentary wrist control but Rocker slips an elbow through the middle.
Rocker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kiddi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kiddi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kiddi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kiddi keeping moving, preventing Rocker from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kiddi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Rocker misses the target.
Kiddi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rocker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rocker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiddi can do to turn this around?
Kiddi ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
Rocker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi moves out of range of the body kick.
Kiddi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocker moves away.
Kiddi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rocker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kiddi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocker was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiddi.
Rocker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kiddi moves out of range of the leg kick from Rocker.
Rocker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiddi scores with a body shot.
Rocker wants to slow Kiddi down by chopping away at his legs.
Kiddi wants to clinch up but Rocker keeps it at a distance.
Kiddi connects with a crisp jab.
Kiddi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rocker rather than just go for the knockout.
Rocker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kiddi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rocker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiddi misses the jab.
Rocker lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocker checks a leg kick nicely.
Rocker thuds a left hand into Kiddi's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kiddi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocker.
Rocker tries to score with a low kick but Kiddi moves his leg out of the way.
Rocker loads up on a big right hand but Kiddi slips the punch.
Rocker digs a good body shot into Kiddi's ribs.
Kiddi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rocker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rocker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiddi.
Rocker looking to score a takedown here. Kiddi is defending well but Rocker drives through and ends up in Kiddi's guard.
Rocker forces his way into half guard.
Rocker slips a nice elbow through Kiddi's hands, connecting with Kiddi's forehead.
Kiddi wants to control but Rocker is keeping busy.
Rocker controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi is looking to get back to full guard here but Rocker has managed to pass to side control instead.
Rocker laying and praying for a moment but Kiddi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kiddi trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiddi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rocker clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Galdra Kiddi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kiddi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kiddi wants to land a leg kick but Rocker is out of range.
Rocker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kiddi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kiddi ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
Kiddi thuds a left hand into Rocker's body.
Rocker throws a lazy right hand but Kiddi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rocker throws a series of punches but Kiddi moves out of range.
Rocker throws a big shot that misses.
Rocker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kiddi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rocker but Rocker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Rocker misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rocker.
Kiddi lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiddi is looking to clinch.
Rocker throws a head kick that misses.
Kiddi moves out of range as Rocker strikes.
A clash of legs there as Rocker blocks the low kick.
A solid body kick from Rocker.
Kiddi takes the fight into the clinch.
Kiddi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rocker.
Rocker tries a body shot but Kiddi blocks it.
A short left from Kiddi.
Rocker blocks an uppercut.
Kiddi misses with a punch to the body.
Rocker works on Kiddi's body with a couple of short punches.
Kiddi misses with a body punch.
Rocker lands a body punch.
Kiddi has a couple of punches blocked by Rocker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiddi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiddi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kiddi tries a body shot but Rocker blocks it.
Kiddi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocker breaks from the clinch.
Kiddi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rocker's head backwards.
Ricky Rocker is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocker connects with an inside leg kick.
Rocker misses with a low kick as Kiddi jumps back.
Rocker misses the shot to the body.
Kiddi is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Kiddi.
Kiddi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rocker tests Kiddi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kiddi moves forwards but Rocker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kiddi tries to avoid it but Rocker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kiddi to the ground. Kiddi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kiddi throws a leg kick
and Rocker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rocker.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rocker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rocker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiddi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rocker has managed to get both his arms back between Kiddi's legs - danger averted.
Rocker throws a strike but Kiddi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kiddi scoring with some ground and pound.
Rocker keeping full guard, as Kiddi tries to pass.
Kiddi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rocker keeping moving, preventing Kiddi from controlling successfully.
Rocker seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kiddi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kiddi stopping the sweep attempt from Rocker.
Rocker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rocker had his way with Galdra Kiddi in that round.
The cut man is working on Galdra Kiddi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Rocker blocks the leg kick.
Rocker throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiddi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocker throws a looping overhand right but Kiddi ducks down to avoid it.
Kiddi throws a hook but Rocker avoids it easily.
Kiddi tries to clinch there but Rocker circles away.
Rocker takes a swing at Kiddi's ribcage but misses.
Rocker is looking to chop away at Kiddi's legs.
Rocker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kiddi is able to avoid easily.
Kiddi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rocker doesn't seem bothered though.
Kiddi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker misses with a looping left.
Kiddi scoring well with a low kick there.
Rocker thumps Kiddi with a low kick.
Kiddi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Kiddi is predictable there
and Rocker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiddi trying to control but Rocker postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiddi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kiddi trying to hold on to Rocker's head to control him but Rocker postures up.
Kiddi is staying active underneath Rocker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rocker controlling the action here.
Rocker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kiddi defending well though.
Galdra Kiddi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rocker trying to mount his opponent but Kiddi defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kiddi clinches with his opponent.
Kiddi lands with a right to the head.
Kiddi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rocker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kiddi to the mat. Kiddi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rocker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kiddi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rocker manages to get himself to full guard.
Kiddi postures up and lands a big shot to Rocker's brow.
Rocker wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi wants to control from the top but Rocker keeps moving.
Rocker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kiddi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kiddi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kiddi working some strikes from top position.
Kiddi throwing strikes from guard but Rocker blocks nicely.
Kiddi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kiddi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rocker has his foot on Kiddi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kiddi works his way back into a safe position though.
Kiddi throwing strikes but missing.
Kiddi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiddi misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Kiddi misses
letting Rocker counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Rocker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rocker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Rocker!
Ricky Rocker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Diego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilder Wein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tupac - I'm a Soldier. Wein comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wilder Wein kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Don Diego!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilder Wein!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Wein's ribcage. Wein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weins head.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Wein tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Wein back against the cage.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wein misses with the head strike.
Wein breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Wein pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Wein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diego on the side of the head.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wein tries a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Diego throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Wein lands a jab to Diego's midsection.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein scores with a nice strike.
Wein misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Diego misses its target.
Diego wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.
Wein lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diego will feel that in the morning.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wein throws a low kick, looking for Diego's leg but Diego calmly moves out of range.
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Diego throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diego's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego tries to clinch there but Wein circles away.
Wein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand.
Wein moves away from the strike by Diego.
Wein is looking to score with low kicks.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Wein saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diego takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Wein sizes up Diego with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Wein pushes him off.
It seemed like Wein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diego throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diego's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego tries to clinch up but Wein circles away and keeps his distance.
Diego connects with the punch.
Wein scores with a hook.
Wein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego tries to clinch but Wein is having none of it.
Diego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wein connects with a looping right hand.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.
Wein misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diego darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego moves to clinch but Wein breaks away
and Wein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wein throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego scores with a one two! Wein had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
Wein avoids a kick to the body.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wein swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Diego takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Wein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wein is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diego had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Diego checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wein.
Diego throws a hook but Wein avoids it easily.
Diego slips a jab from Wein.
Wein delivers a nice body kick.
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 Don Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diego throws a head kick but Wein moves out of range.
Diego misses with a lunging right hand
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
Diego moves into the clinch.
Wein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diego seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wein can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weins head.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Diego tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
Diego lands a body shot.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Diego.
Wein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wein misses with a punch to the body.
Wein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diego lands a lovely overhand right.
Wein loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Diego blocks a body shot from Wein.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wein can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Wein.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Don Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wein tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein blocking some punches.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
Wein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
Wein is breathing heavily.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Wein's head.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego blocks a body shot from Wein.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Wein back against the cage.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Wein.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein misses with the head strike.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego gets through Wein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wein is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
A short right from Diego.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego is leaning against Wein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wein can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Wein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diego closes the distance and pushes Wein back into the cage.
Diego lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
Wein seems to have recovered his senses.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego wants to clinch.
Wein throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diego's sensitive parts.
Wein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diego.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wein swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
Diego rushes Wein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wein struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego working aggressively here.
Wein working aggressively here.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego trying to stall but Wein improves his position.
Wein working aggressively here.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego is working Wein over against the cage.
Wein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego misses with some punches.
A short left from Diego.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Diego presses Wein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego keeps control of Wein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wein lands with a left to the head.
Wein misses with the head strike.
Diego gets through Wein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Wein back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Diego.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wein or not.
A short right from Diego.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Diego is working Wein over against the cage.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Diego blocks a body shot from Wein.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Wein working aggressively here.
Wein misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wein's efforts to push away.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wein is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Diego clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Diego thuds his right hand into Wein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wein connects with a nice looking jab.
Wein moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Wein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Wein.
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego prevents a body shot from Wein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Diego.
Wein blocking some punches.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weins head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Wein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wein.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
Wein is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Diego blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wein or not.
Diego content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wein is trying to force a seperation but Diego has the dominant position.
Diego prevents a body shot from Wein.
Diego pressing his opponent against the cage.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Diego.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Diego.
Diego working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein prevents a body shot from Diego.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego pushes Wein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wein's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wein drops to his knees and Diego pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Diego!
Don Diego is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, Don Diego took to the microphone: 'I'll finally speak, my English no very good so my apologize. I work very hard for dis, and thank you to my trainers, and people back home. I will KO anybody...Sorry to my opponent, I do feel bad for him, that was no fun time for him..'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gymer Alexandersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolph Turpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandersson comes into the arena with Too Bad I Have To Destroy You Now blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gymer Alexandersson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randolph Turpin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpin looks to land a right hand but Alexandersson moved out of range.
Alexandersson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turpin scores with a spinning back kick!
Alexandersson lands with a kick to the temple. Turpin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Turpin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Turpin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Gymer Alexandersson has been cut.
Alexandersson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turpin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alexandersson scrambles back to his feet.
Alexandersson misses with an uppercut.
Turpin slips a jab from Alexandersson.
Turpin misses with a body kick.
Alexandersson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Turpin lands with a right hand.
Turpin stuns Alexandersson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turpin throws the left hand but Alexandersson avoids the punch easily.
Turpin swings for the body but Alexandersson moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexandersson as he connects with a hook.
Alexandersson misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turpin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alexandersson really felt that one!
Turpin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turpin connects with a jab.
Turpin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alexandersson misses with a wild body shot.
Turpin delivers a nice body kick.
Turpin connects with a crisp jab.
Turpin closes the distance and clinches.
Turpin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turpin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alexandersson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turpin backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turpin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpin breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turpin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turpin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turpin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alexandersson's head.
Alexandersson misses with a wild body shot.
Turpin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Randolph Turpin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turpin scores with a jab. Alexandersson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alexandersson checks a leg kick.
Turpin works Alexandersson's body with a nice hook.
Alexandersson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alexandersson misses with a hook. Turpin ducked under it nicely.
Turpin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexandersson is looking to counter punch.
Turpin digs a good hook to Alexandersson's body.
Jab, jab by Turpin - just one landing.
Gymer Alexandersson's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turpin blocks a head kick by Alexandersson.
Some wild striking there from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Turpin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turpin sizes up Alexandersson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turpin wants to slow Alexandersson down by chopping away at his legs.
Alexandersson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alexandersson misses with a hook.
Alexandersson scores with a sloppy right hand. Turpin should have avoided that one.
Alexandersson walks into a jab.
Alexandersson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turpin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson takes a swing at Turpin's ribcage but misses.
Alexandersson avoids a kick to the body.
Alexandersson throws a quick counter head kick but Turpin was just out of range.
Turpin misses with a leg kick.
Turpin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turpin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alexandersson's sensitive parts.
Turpin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alexandersson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turpin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alexandersson to score with a decent uppercut.
Alexandersson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turpin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alexandersson scrambles back to his feet.
Alexandersson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turpin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turpin clinches up with Alexandersson and pushes him back against the cage.
Alexandersson can't find room to land a body shot as Turpin controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randolph Turpin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gymer Alexandersson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Turpin blocks a jab.
Turpin throws the kick towards the body but Alexandersson avoids it.
Turpin lands a nice hook to Alexandersson's body. Alexandersson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alexandersson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turpin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turpin throws a front kick that sends Alexandersson stumbling back into the cage.
Turpin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alexandersson's hands.
Alexandersson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alexandersson takes one on the button.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Turpin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turpin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turpin lands a left and a right that send Alexandersson crashing to the mat, dazed. Turpin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alexandersson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turpin - the referee stops the clock and Alexandersson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turpin. Alexandersson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Turpin lands a big right hand that sends Alexandersson crashing to the mat! Turpin stays standing though and waves Alexandersson back to his feet!
Alexandersson is rocked!
Gymer Alexandersson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin clinches.
Oh Alexandersson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turpin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexandersson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandersson seems to have got his legs back now.
Turpin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turpin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turpin lands a head shot.
Turpin thows a body kick. Alexandersson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Turpin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Alexandersson sprawling to the canvas! Alexandersson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Turpin finish him?!
Jeez, Gymer Alexandersson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Turpin ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Alexandersson out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randolph Turpin! Randolph Turpin retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Randolph Turpin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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