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MFN 333: Drago vs. Karhu II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toga Masotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Nation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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162 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
16 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Toga Masotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikolai Nation!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nation misses with a straight right.
Nation connects with a looping right hand.
Masotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Nation misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masotti.
Nation avoids the body shot from Masotti.
Nation circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masotti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nation has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masotti slips a jab from Nation.
Masotti misses with a wild body shot.
Masotti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masotti throws the kick towards the body but Nation avoids it.
Nation misses with a low kick as Masotti jumps back.
Masotti throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nation.
Masotti throws a head kick but Nation moves out of range.
Masotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Nation checks a leg kick.
Masotti misses with a head kick.
Masotti throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nation misses with a hook. Masotti ducked under it nicely.
Nation thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nation chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Masotti can pounce on him.
Masotti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nation lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Masotti slips a jab from Nation.
Masotti throws a sloppy head kick and Nation moves out of range easily.
Masotti lands a head kick!
Nation loads up on a big right hand but Masotti slips the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nation fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nation throws a body shot but no joy.
Masotti quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Masotti clinches.
Nation lands with a left to the head.
Masotti scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masotti blocks a body shot from Nation.
Masotti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nation has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but Nation blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Masotti obliges.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nation avoids it.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nation avoids it.
Nation working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masotti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nation looks winded!
Masotti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Masotti lands a good knee to the midsection. Nation won't want to take too many of those.
Masotti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Masotti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nation is defending well for now.
Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masotti's elbow.
Nation throws a head punch that misses.
Knees to the body from Masotti.
Nation has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Masotti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nation is defending well for now.
Masotti misses with an elbow strike.
Masotti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Masotti scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nation misses with a punch on the inside.
Masotti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Masotti landing knees to the body.
Nation has a couple of punches blocked by Masotti.
Masotti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nation has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Nation.
Masotti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Masotti landing knees to the body.
Masotti looking to stall.
Masotti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nation's face.
Nation lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masotti.
Nation throws a head punch that misses.
Masotti with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nation misses with a body punch.
Masotti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Nation avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nation.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nation.
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Nation avoids the damage to the body.
Nation is trying to break the clinch but Masotti is controlling him.
Masotti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masotti misses with a knee strike.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nation avoids it.
Masotti has Nation pressed against the cage, preventing Nation from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nation on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nation swings wildly with an uppercut but Masotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masotti with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nation on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masotti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short left from Nation.
Nation on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toga Masotti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Masotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Nation is just out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Masotti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nation takes a kick to the side of the head.
Masotti slips a straight right by Nation.
No joy there for Nation, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masotti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nation stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masotti.
Masotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Nation jabs at Masotti's body.
Masotti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nation lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Toga Masotti has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masotti misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Masotti.
Masotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nation tries to bum rush Masotti with a series of wild strikes but Masotti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nation has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Masotti.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Masotti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nation misses with a punch to the body.
Masotti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nation in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nation.
Nation lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The referee calls for Masotti to work.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Masotti as Nation tries to tie him up.
Masotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nation can do to turn this around?
Nation lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masotti missing with knees to the body.
Nation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nation is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nation avoids it.
Masotti lands a nice knee to the body.
Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nation misses with a body punch.
Nation swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Masotti as Nation tries to tie him up.
Masotti crunches a lovely knee into Nation's ribcage.
Nation wants to get back to striking at distance but Masotti won't allow it.
Nation lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nation wants to stall.
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Nation avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Masotti.
A knee to the head by Masotti.
Nation avoiding damage as Masotti throws knees to the body.
Nation lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masotti backwards.
Nation lands a body shot.
Masotti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Masotti misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Nation.
Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nation lands a nice uppercut.
Masotti lands an elbow inside that Nation shrugs off.
Nation trying to stall but Masotti improves his position.
Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masotti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Masotti looking to throw knees to the head but Nation is blocking nicely.
Nation misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nation avoids it.
Nation throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nation swings wildly with an uppercut but Masotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toga Masotti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Masotti as Nation tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nation as Masotti tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nation has Masotti pressed against the cage.
Masotti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nation works on Masotti's body with a couple of short punches.
Nation avoiding damage as Masotti throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Masotti.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masotti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nation has Masotti pushed against the cage.
Masotti looking to throw knees to the head but Nation is blocking nicely.
Nation manages to break the clinch.
Masotti avoids the body shot from Nation.
Masotti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nikolai Nation seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nation looks to land a left hand but Masotti moved out of range nicely.
Masotti clinches up with Nation and pushes him back against the cage.
Masotti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toga Masotti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Toga Masotti's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Nation misses the jab.
As Nation tries to get set, Masotti tries to push him back and clinch up but Nation manages to avoid the attempt.
Nation keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Masotti tries to move into range but Nation moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nation misses with a wild combination.
Masotti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Masotti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masotti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nation appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nation bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masotti's head backwards.
Nation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masotti.
Masotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masotti throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nation takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nation lands a body shot.
Nation avoids the head kick by Masotti.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masotti throws the kick towards the body but Nation avoids it.
Nation misses the jab.
Nation blocks a head kick by Masotti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Nation works Masotti's body with a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Nation there.
Masotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nation.
Masotti keeps Nation at a distance using the push kick.
Nation swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masotti lands with a slapping head kick.
Masotti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nation.
Nation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masotti.
Nation unleashes a big counter combination but Masotti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nation lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Masotti moves in looking to clinch but Nation pushes him off.
Nation throws a hook but Masotti avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masotti takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Masotti misses with a head kick.
Nation fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masotti manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nation. Masotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nation throws a hook but Masotti avoids it easily.
Masotti tries to counter by clinching up but Nation breaks away and moves out of range.
Masotti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Masotti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nation looks to score with a jab to the body but Masotti is just out of range.
Masotti throws a sloppy head kick and Nation moves out of range easily.
That kick from Masotti tenderised Nation's leg. Nation is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masotti throws a solid leg kick but Nation takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Masotti.
Masotti keeps Nation at a distance using the push kick.
Masotti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Masotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nation scores with a hook.
Nation lands a right hook to the body.
Toga Masotti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nation throws out a loose jab but Masotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nation misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masotti.
Masotti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nation checks a low kick from Masotti.
Nation misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nation throws a shot from downtown. Masotti moves away and avoids it.
Masotti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nation connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Masotti scrambles back to his feet.
Nation avoids the head kick by Masotti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nation! But no joy.
Nation throws a combination. Masotti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Masotti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nation takes a step back to recover.
A left lands for Nation.
Masotti misses with a head kick.
Nation swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nation avoids the head kick by Masotti.
Masotti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masotti takes one to the chin there.
Some bone on bone action there as Masotti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Nation misses its intended target.
Masotti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masotti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nation doesn't seem bothered though.
Masotti slips under a jab from Nation.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masotti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nation.
Masotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nation pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nation looks to throw the jab but Masotti is out of range.
That kick from Masotti tenderised Nation's leg. Nation is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nation scores with a jab.
Masotti wants to clinch.
Masotti is looking to wear down Nation with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Masotti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masotti closes the distance and pushes Nation back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nation.
Nation misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nation is trying to maintain a safe position but Masotti gets an underhook and turns Nation into the cage.
Nation swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikolai Nation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nation.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Nation comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Masotti 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toga Masotti!
After the big win, Toga Masotti made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zip Zap. Sale closing down and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Kaczmarek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones - Can't be touched. TJ Kaczmarek acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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184 lbs
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176 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, TJ Kaczmarek!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaczmarek throws a looping overhand right but West ducks down to avoid it.
Kaczmarek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaczmarek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaczmarek takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for West.
West throws a nice looking combination but Kaczmarek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaczmarek is clearly trying to counter these attacks from West with a body shot.
West throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kaczmarek counters with a left to the body.
West misses with a straight right.
West will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
West misses with an uppercut. Kaczmarek saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaczmarek. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
West rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaczmarek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
West throws a hook but Kaczmarek avoids it easily.
Kaczmarek flicks out a counter leg kick but West steps away.
West swinging wildly here.
West misses with the combination.
Kaczmarek is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Kaczmarek misses.
West misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
West throws a lazy right hand but Kaczmarek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from West does no damage.
Kaczmarek tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Andrew West has been cut.
Kaczmarek scores with a nice right hand.
Kaczmarek dodges the punch combination from West.
Kaczmarek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaczmarek is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down West rather than just go for the knockout.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaczmarek.
West thows a leg kick but Kaczmarek checks it
and West takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaczmarek lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two 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!
West misses with a double jab.
West scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
West looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaczmarek misses the body punch
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaczmarek connects with a good right hand that stumbles West. West circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
West looks to land a left hand but Kaczmarek moved out of range nicely.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaczmarek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and West has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andrew West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by West.
Kaczmarek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches West on the side of the head.
Kaczmarek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
West moves out of range as Kaczmarek strikes.
Kaczmarek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.
West misses with a few strikes there.
A good leg kick by Kaczmarek.
West throws a nice looking combination but Kaczmarek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaczmarek lands with a right hand.
West throws a right and a left that Kaczmarek avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaczmarek lands a jab-cross combination.
Kaczmarek lands a lovely overhand right.
Kaczmarek just misses with a punch to the body.
West connects with a body shot that sends Kaczmarek's belly button to the back.
West throws a series of punches but Kaczmarek avoids them all with ease.
West lands with an overhand left.
Kaczmarek getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
West throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kaczmarek counters with a lovely shot to the body.
West slips under a jab from Kaczmarek.
West on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from West misses.
West throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaczmarek.
It seemed like Kaczmarek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaczmarek checks a leg kick.
Kaczmarek is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! West had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
West throws a left and a right that both miss
and West takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
West is rocked!
West fails to land with a series of punches.
Kaczmarek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaczmarek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and West has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kaczmarek dodges the punch combination from West.
Kaczmarek dips to his left and cracks West with an uppercut!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kaczmarek.
Kaczmarek feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends West sprawling to the canvas! West rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kaczmarek finish him?!
Oh West is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andrew West's cut is getting worse.
West throws a combination that misses
and Kaczmarek counters with a big right hand! Oh West is in trouble here! Kaczmarek follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). TJ Kaczmarek!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dallin Sedor (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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267 lbs
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265 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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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
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dallin Sedor!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sedor.
It looks like Jim Brown has been cut.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Sedor.
Sedor throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Sedor looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Sedor misses with a looping left.
Sedor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
Sedor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sedor throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sedor.
Sedor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brown.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Sedor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown stalling against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sedor.
Brown blocking some punches.
Sedor managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Sedor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sedor misses with the head strike.
Sedor slowing the pace effectively.
Sedor takes an elbow to the temple.
Brown lands a nice elbow.
Sedor misses with the head strike.
Sedor avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Brown connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sedor's face.
Brown lands an elbow just above Sedor 's eye.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brown creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sedor's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Sedor avoids the damage to the body.
Sedor throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brown pushes off an throws an elbow but Sedor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brown lands an elbow just above Sedor 's eye.
Sedor misses with the head strike.
Sedor misses with a punch to the body.
Brown creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sedor's defenses.
Brown stalling in the clinch but Sedor improves position.
Brown landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brown lands an elbow just above Sedor 's eye.
Sedor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sedor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sedor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sedor looks winded!
Brown lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sedor avoids the elbow strike from Brown, against the cage.
Brown crunches a lovely knee into Sedor's ribcage.
Brown lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Dallin Sedor has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Brown.
Sedor takes an elbow to the temple.
Brown comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sedor struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sedor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sedor avoids the elbow strike from Brown, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Brown.
Sedor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown scores a nice knee to the body.
Brown scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
Brown stalling.
Knees to the body from Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Sedor fails to land.
Brown scores a nice knee to the body.
Brown lands an elbow just above Sedor 's eye.
Brown gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sedor letting Brown take a breather here.
Brown landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sedor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Brown landing knees to the body.
Brown lands an elbow inside that Sedor shrugs off.
Brown pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brown creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sedor's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sedor dodges an elbow strike from Brown.
Sedor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown lands a damaging elbow.
Brown stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Brown 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.
Brown scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sedor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown avoids the body shot from Sedor.
Brown appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sedor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brown is looking to slow Sedor down with leg kicks.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sedor can do to turn this around?
Brown throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Sedor misses the target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brown - that will leave a mark!
Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sedor's sensitive parts.
Sedor throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Sedor throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown lands a big head kick that sends Sedor tumbling to the mat! Brown takes a step backwards and waves Sedor back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown thuds his shin into the meat of Sedor's side.
Brown clinches up with Sedor and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Brown.
Brown throws an elbow that misses.
Brown has Sedor pushed against the cage.
Sedor is breathing heavily.
Sedor throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sedor misses with the head strike.
Sedor avoids the elbow strike from Brown, against the cage.
Brown comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jim Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brown gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brown lands an elbow that stopped Sedor in his tracks for a moment.
Brown lands an elbow that stopped Sedor in his tracks for a moment.
Brown creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sedor's defenses.
Brown landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brown lands a knee to the body.
Brown lands a nice elbow.
Sedor misses with a punch on the inside.
Sedor blocks an elbow strike from Brown.
Sedor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sedor takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Dallin Sedor's cut even more.
Brown lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sedor's defenses.
Brown putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sedor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brown lands an elbow inside that Sedor shrugs off.
Brown slows down the pace here.
Sedor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brown lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Sedor backwards.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sedor avoids it.
Brown lands an elbow inside that Sedor shrugs off.
Brown creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sedor's defenses.
Sedor is rocked!
Brown gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sedor is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
The cut above Dallin Sedor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sedor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brown lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Brown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brown obliges.
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sedor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sedor seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands an elbow inside.
Brown lands an elbow inside.
Brown crunches a lovely knee into Sedor's ribcage.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sedor is defending well for now.
Brown landing knees to the body.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but Sedor is blocking nicely.
Brown lands a nice elbow.
Brown lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Brown.
Sedor taking a breather.
Brown is stalling here.
Sedor tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
Brown using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brown leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brown landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Brown avoiding damage.
Sedor trying to stall but Brown improves his position.
Sedor working aggressively here.
Sedor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sedor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown with a knee to the head.
Brown comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dallin Sedor's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Brown stalls.
Brown gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brown putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sedor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brown lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dallin Sedor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jim Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, Jim Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Bengazzoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keisuke Takasugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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179 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Bengazzoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Keisuke Takasugi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Bengazzoni. Beautiful body shot.
Takasugi gets a clinch.
Bengazzoni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bengazzoni has a couple of punches blocked by Takasugi.
Bengazzoni tries to work over Takasugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bengazzoni misses with some punches.
Bengazzoni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takasugi backwards.
Takasugi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bengazzoni uses from the top position.
Takasugi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bengazzoni postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takasugi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bengazzoni is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takasugi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bengazzoni is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takasugi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bengazzoni trying to control the position from guard on top but Takasugi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bengazzoni throws a big right hand that misses.
Bengazzoni is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at aLion's MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Takasugi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bengazzoni tries to free his leg and advance position but Takasugi is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Takasugi seems keen to control Bengazzoni's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bengazzoni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takasugi 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.
Takasugi ducks under a wild hook from Bengazzoni.
Takasugi forces Bengazzoni back against the cage and clinches.
Bengazzoni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bengazzoni gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takasugi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Bengazzoni fails to land.
Takasugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takasugi blocks an uppercut.
Takasugi manages to pull guard.
Takasugi is pulling down on Bengazzoni's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni preventing the sweep.
Takasugi wants to hit a switch here but Bengazzoni passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Takasugi there!
Takasugi is working to get back to half guard.
Bengazzoni throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bengazzoni looking to control but Takasugi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bengazzoni takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takasugi is desperately trying to improve his position but Bengazzoni has a good base and remains in mount.
Bengazzoni looking to finish Takasugi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Takasugi!
Takasugi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Takasugi working to try and regain half guard.
Takasugi tries to lock up and control but Bengazzoni gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bengazzoni pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Takasugi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Bengazzoni dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Takasugi shoots in for a takedown but Bengazzoni shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Bengazzoni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bengazzoni moves into the clinch.
Takasugi looking for a takedown.
Takasugi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bengazzoni smiles and moves away.
Benjamin Bengazzoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keisuke Takasugi.
Bengazzoni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takasugi looks for a takedown but Bengazzoni sprawls well.
Bengazzoni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takasugi.
Takasugi walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengazzoni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takasugi.
Bengazzoni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takasugi's hands.
Keisuke Takasugi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takasugi clinches up with Bengazzoni and pushes him back against the cage.
Bengazzoni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takasugis head.
Bengazzoni misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengazzoni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takasugi prevents a body shot from Bengazzoni.
Takasugi blocking some punches.
Bengazzoni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takasugi can do to turn this around?
Bengazzoni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takasugi tries to score a body lock takedown but Bengazzoni shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bengazzoni misses with a punch on the inside.
Bengazzoni digs a right hand underneath Takasugi's ribcage. Takasugi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takasugi pulls guard successfully.
Takasugi 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.
Bengazzoni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takasugi working for a triangle but Bengazzoni defends it easily.
Takasugi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bengazzoni passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takasugi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Takasugi is trying to control but can't.
Takasugi is holding on to half guard well.
Takasugi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bengazzoni is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Takasugi wants to control but Bengazzoni is keeping busy.
Bengazzoni works his way into full mount!
Takasugi is looking to improve his position but Bengazzoni isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takasugi keeps trying to improve his position.
Takasugi tries to lock up and control but Bengazzoni gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bengazzoni controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takasugi tries to reverse the position but Bengazzoni maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Bengazzoni dominated that second round.
That's time! Bengazzoni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bengazzoni tests Takasugi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takasugi walks into a left hand.
Bengazzoni stuffs the takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni misses with a wild body shot.
Takasugi has his takedown stuffed
and Bengazzoni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bengazzoni lands the left hand.
Bengazzoni takes the fight into the clinch.
Bengazzoni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takasugi backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bengazzoni scores with a shot to the side of Takasugi's head.
Bengazzoni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takasugi backwards.
Bengazzoni throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengazzoni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bengazzoni throws a head punch that misses.
Bengazzoni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takasugi backwards.
Takasugi prevents a body shot from Bengazzoni.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni throws a head punch that misses.
Bengazzoni lands with a light punch inside.
Takasugi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bengazzoni has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bengazzoni scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bengazzoni breaks from the clinch.
Takasugi fails with a takedown attempt.
Bengazzoni is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Takasugi.
Benjamin Bengazzoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keisuke Takasugi.
Bengazzoni lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni has Takasugi up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Bengazzoni on the inside.
Bengazzoni lands a hook that snaps the head of Takasugi backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bengazzoni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takasugi backwards.
Bengazzoni swings wildly with an uppercut but Takasugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benjamin Bengazzoni has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bengazzoni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bengazzoni breaks the clinch.
Benjamin Bengazzoni is winning the standup battle so far.
Takasugi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bengazzoni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takasugi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bengazzoni pinned against the cage. Bengazzoni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benjamin Bengazzoni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni closes the distance and pushes Takasugi back into the cage.
Bengazzoni misses with some punches.
Takasugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bengazzoni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takasugi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bengazzoni lands a left hand.
Bengazzoni has a couple of punches blocked by Takasugi.
Bengazzoni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bengazzoni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bengazzoni misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Bengazzoni fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takasugi.
Bengazzoni digs a right hand underneath Takasugi's ribcage. Takasugi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Benjamin Bengazzoni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bengazzoni lands an uppercut.
Bengazzoni misses with the head strike.
Takasugi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takasugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keisuke Takasugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takasugi tries to work over Bengazzoni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Bengazzoni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bengazzoni 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 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Bengazzoni!
A very excited looking Benjamin Bengazzoni made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reed Hightower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rousey comes into the arena with Creepy Jackalope Eye by Supersuckers blaring out of the sound system. Ronald Rousey is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Ronald Rousey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reed Hightower!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hightower moves out of range as Rousey throws a body kick.
Rousey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rousey scores with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hightower. That's going to slow Rousey down.
Hightower lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been informed that Hightower 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.
Hightower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rousey takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hightower throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hightower blocks a head kick by Rousey.
Rousey on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hightower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hightower clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hightower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rousey backwards.
A short right from Rousey.
Rousey misses with some punches.
Rousey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Rousey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rousey is stalling here.
Hightower is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rousey to keep the fight standing.
Rousey lands a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Hightower.
Rousey avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Rousey avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Rousey misses with a punch on the inside.
Rousey managing to block the knees to the body from Hightower.
Rousey tries to throw a body punch but Hightower avoids it by throwing Rousey back against the cage.
Rousey controlling the action here for a moment.
Hightower misses with a punch to the body.
Rousey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hightower.
Rousey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hightower lands a nice looking body kick.
Rousey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hightower sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rousey somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hightower wants to clinch up but Rousey keeps it at a distance.
Rousey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hightower throws a leg kick which misses Rousey's front leg but catches the back leg as Rousey tries to avoid it.
Rousey throws a head kick but Hightower moves out of range.
Rousey tries to score with a low kick but Hightower moves his leg out of the way.
Hightower throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rousey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rousey is looking to take a break and control but Hightower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rousey is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hightower is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hightower wants to control but Rousey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hightower looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rousey.
Rousey is trying to work for a kimura but Hightower is defending well.
Rousey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hightower is looking to improve his position.
Rousey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hightower regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rousey trying to control the position from guard on top but Hightower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rousey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hightower has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rousey has managed to get both his arms back between Hightower's legs - danger averted.
Hightower trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rousey chips away with some ground and pound.
Rousey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hightower has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rousey has managed to get both his arms back between Hightower's legs - danger averted.
Hightower looking for a guillotine here but Rousey defends easily.
Rousey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hightower is trying to get back to full guard.
Rousey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hightower sees it coming and defends easily.
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 Ronald Rousey will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hightower is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rousey gets caught flat footed, as Hightower shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rousey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hightower trying to control the position from guard on top but Rousey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rousey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ronald Rousey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rousey working a defensive guard here.
Rousey keeping moving, preventing Hightower from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rousey working a defensive guard here.
Rousey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey wants to pass the guard but Hightower is defending well.
Hightower tries to roll over but Rousey keeps him under control.
Rousey is working for a kimura but Hightower is defending it quite comfortably.
Rousey seems to be working for a kimura but Hightower defends the submission attempt.
Hightower is trying to maintain the position but Rousey is very close to passing his half guard.
Hightower is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hightower actively working from the bottom here.
Hightower is defending against the submission attempts here by Rousey.
Rousey wants to work for an arm triangle but Hightower is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rousey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hightower doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rousey.
Hightower is looking for a sweep. Rousey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower is trying to control but can't.
Rousey is looking for a kimura but Hightower is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rousey to get the leverage.
Rousey prevents Hightower from improving his position.
Rousey trying to mount his opponent but Hightower defends it.
Hightower is trying to control but Rousey manages to pass to mount!
Hightower tries to hold on but Rousey pushes him away.
Hightower sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hightower moves into full guard.
Rousey trying to control but Hightower is working from the bottom.
Hightower keeping full guard, as Rousey tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hightower has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rousey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rousey is pushing down on Hightower's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hightower is fighting to maintain full guard but Rousey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hightower gets back to full guard.
Hightower manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rousey manages to get himself to full guard.
Hightower postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rousey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hightower, into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rousey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Ronald Rousey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hightower on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hightower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rousey was well out of range. Poor timing from Hightower.
Hightower lands a right hook to the body.
Hightower lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rousey's sensitive parts.
Rousey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hightower throws a leg kick
so Rousey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rousey stands and throws Hightower's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hightower's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rousey throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rousey creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hightower sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower controlling the position well.
Hightower wants to get back to full guard.
Rousey wants to work for an arm triangle but Hightower is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rousey works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hightower tries to hold on but Rousey pushes him away.
The referee warns Hightower that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rousey trying to control but Hightower is having none of it.
Rousey lands a big shot there that rocks Hightower but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Reed Hightower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hightower defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rousey.
The referee warns Hightower that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rousey prevents Hightower from getting the reversal.
Hightower tries to control Rousey's body but Rousey pushes him off. Hightower squirms to his side and now Rousey has his back!
Hightower showing good submission defense here.
Rousey looking to break Hightower's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hightower remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rousey will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
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!
Rousey has the hooks in. Hightower is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rousey is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hightower is defending well though. Rousey let's go of the attempt for now.
Hightower is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower just trying to survive but Rousey is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hightower is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rousey off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hightower is in bad spot here.
Hightower defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hightower rolls, trying to escape but Rousey keeps control of the position.
Rousey sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Hightower taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronald Rousey!
A relieved looking Ronald Rousey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Rockstar (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Rockstar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kim.
We've been hearing reports that Kim has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kim walks into a straight right hand from Rockstar.
An inside leg kick from Kim misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kim as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Luke Rockstar has been cut.
Rockstar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kim looks to land a left hand but Rockstar moved out of range nicely.
Rockstar slips a jab from Kim.
Rockstar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kim with a body shot.
Kim lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rockstar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim scores with a jab to the body.
Rockstar looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
Kim avoids a kick to the body.
We've been informed that Rockstar 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.
Kim buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockstar lands a nice hook to Kim's body. Kim takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rockstar throws a body kick that misses.
Kim misses with a hook. Rockstar ducked under it nicely.
Kim lands with a straight right. Rockstar didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim throws a chopping leg kick but Rockstar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A combination from Rockstar does no damage.
Kim tried to counter with a leg kick but Rockstar avoided it.
Rockstar connects with a single shot there.
Kim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockstar looks to land a left hand but Kim moved out of range nicely.
Rockstar misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Kim blocks the leg kick.
Kim thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kim checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kim throws a hook but Rockstar avoids it easily.
Rockstar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kim moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rockstar throws a big shot that misses.
Kim fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kim feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Roberto Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim works Rockstar's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rockstar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kim misses the jab.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Kim misses with a body shot.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rockstar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Kim.
Both fighters circling a little - Rockstar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rockstar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Rockstar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A cross from Kim lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim tried to score with a low kick but Rockstar checks it.
A cross from Kim lands.
Kim on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kim throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockstar.
That kick from Rockstar tenderised Kim's leg. Kim is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rockstar catches Kim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rockstar blocks a jab.
A big left from Kim misses.
Rockstar misses with a low kick.
Kim throws a low kick but Rockstar moves out of range easily.
Kim misses with a body shot.
Rockstar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rockstar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rockstar lands an overhand right.
Kim is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar slips a jab from Kim.
Rockstar throws out a counter right but Kim avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockstar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice side step and Rockstar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rockstar just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockstar defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand.
Kim lands a jab to the nose.
Kim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rockstar.
Kim is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rockstar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Kim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rockstar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kim seems to have got his legs back now.
Kim just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockstar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Rockstar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Rockstar.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
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 Roberto Kim will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockstar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kim fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rockstar is out of range.
Roberto Kim is winning the standup battle so far.
Kim lands with a right hand.
Rockstar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rockstar finds it's way round the side to connect with Kim's head.
Rockstar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rockstar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kim has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kim throws a body punch but Rockstar moves out of range.
Rockstar feints a counter leg kick.
Kim tries to land a leg kick but Rockstar saw it coming and moves away.
Rockstar throws out a counter right but Kim avoids it with no problem.
Kim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kim misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rockstar. Rockstar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kim has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kim throws an off balance right hand
and Rockstar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rockstar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Kim misses
and Rockstar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rockstar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rockstar avoids the body shot from Kim.
Rockstar throws a jab but it's blocked by Kim.
Kim misses with a hook
and Rockstar counters with a solid body kick.
Kim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rockstar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rockstar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kim finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kim takes a swing at Rockstar's ribcage but misses.
Rockstar throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockstar.
Kim throwing a counter right hand but Rockstar manages to avoid it.
Good work by Kim as he checks the leg kick.
Kim throws out a loose jab but Rockstar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockstar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Rockstar throws a big shot that misses.
Rockstar moves out of range of the leg kick from Kim.
Rockstar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kim.
Kim misses the jab.
Kim missing with a left hand there. Rockstar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kim throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rockstar misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim throws a leg kick
and Rockstar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rockstar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kim finds it's way round the side to connect with Rockstar's head.
That has opened up Luke Rockstar's cut even more.
Kim misses with a right hand
and Rockstar counters with a nice uppercut.
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kim 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 Rockstar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rockstar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kim takes a swing at Rockstar's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Kim staying out of range there.
A big right from Kim misses.
Rockstar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rockstar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kim throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Rockstar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockstar was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Rockstar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kim avoids the body shot from Rockstar.
Kim lands a jab to Rockstar's midsection.
Kim misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kim. Rockstar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rockstar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kim throws a leg kick but Rockstar moved away.
Kim swings for the body but Rockstar moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockstar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kim. Kim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kim fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rockstar checks it well.
Rockstar throws a low kick but Kim avoids it.
Kim scores with a decent looking hook.
Rockstar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rockstar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kim's head backwards.
Rockstar moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockstar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kim.
Rockstar throws a lazy body kick
enabling Kim to counter with a crisp jab.
Kim throws out a loose jab but Rockstar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockstar blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Kim dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockstar'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!
Kim throws a low kick but Rockstar moves out of range easily.
Kim throws an overhand right that lands on Rockstar's shoulder, as Rockstar tries to avoid the shot.
Kim gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rockstar.
Rockstar misses with a right hand
and Kim counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rockstar's knee momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Rockstar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
Kim cracks the inside of Rockstar's front leg.
Kim checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockstar misses with a leg kick
and Kim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rockstar.
Rockstar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockstar is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Kim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Kim lands.
Kim cracks the inside of Rockstar's front leg.
Kim throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockstar.
Rockstar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Rockstar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rockstar moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockstar swings widly with a right hand
and Kim makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rockstar ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Rockstar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rockstar ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Rockstar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good exchange - Rockstar coming out on top.
Rockstar misses with a hook
and Kim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockstar checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rockstar! But no joy.
A jab from Rockstar does it's job there.
Luke Rockstar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockstar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kim.
Kim walks into a jab.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Rockstar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kim.
Kim connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rockstar's hands.
Rockstar misses with an uppercut.
Rockstar scores with a body shot.
Rockstar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rockstar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rockstar blocks a low kick nicely.
Kim misses with a straight left.
Kim 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Kim. That snapped Rockstar's head back.
Rockstar scores with a shot to the body.
Rockstar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kim scores with a jab. Rockstar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Rockstar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kim fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rockstar on the side of the head.
Kim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kim misses with a hook. Rockstar ducked under it nicely.
Rockstar misses with a hook. Kim ducked under it nicely.
Kim checks the leg kick.
Kim misses with a body shot.
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
Rockstar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Kim.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rockstar under the eye.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
Kim scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Kim.
Kim just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockstar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kim tests Rockstar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Kim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kim throws a leg kick but Rockstar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kim 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.
Kim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kim 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Kim!
After winning the bout, Roberto Kim thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Neymar Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonqw Fray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Garota de Ipanema. Neymar Santos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jonqw Fray's chin.
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Great wrestler
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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Neymar Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonqw Fray!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos motions for Fray to come forward. Santos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fray lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fray.
A chopping leg kick lands by Santos.
Neymar Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santos, as that shot connected.
Santos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fray looks to land a body kick but Santos moved away.
Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Fray's shoulder, as Fray tries to avoid the shot.
Santos scores with a sloppy right hand. Fray should have avoided that one.
Fray closes the distance and clinches up with Santos, looking for a takedown. Fray pushes Santos against the cage but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Santos can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Santos. That's going to slow Fray down.
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Fray on that attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos scores with the left hand. Fray knows he should have avoided that one.
Santos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fray shoots for a double leg takedown but Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Fray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Neymar Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonqw Fray.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Fray blocks a jab.
Santos misses with a straight left.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos throws a big counter combination but Fray scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Santos dips to his left and cracks Fray with an uppercut!
Santos slips a jab from Fray.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos throws a front kick aimed at Fray's knee but Fray avoids it well.
A big left from Fray misses.
Fray 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.
Santos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Santos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Fray.
Fray checks a leg kick.
Santos tests Fray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fray tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fray throws a low kick, looking for Santos's leg but Santos calmly moves out of range.
Fray attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Santos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fray throws a low kick but it's checked well by Santos.
We've been informed that Fray 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.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Fray on that attempt.
Santos takes a swing at Fray's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Fray blocks the leg kick.
Santos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos connects with the punch.
Santos moves out of range of the leg kick from Fray.
Santos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, jab by Santos - just one landing.
Santos lands a leg kick that knocks Fray off balance momentarily.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Fray misses.
Santos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Fray misses its intended target.
Fray takes one on the button.
Fray slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Fray pushes him off.
That kick from Santos tenderised Fray's leg. Fray is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fray. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fray's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fray.
Fray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fray counters with a takedown into side control.
Fray tries to advance to mount but Santos denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to get back to his feet but Fray drags him back down.
Santos wants to control but Fray postures up.
Fray working the ground and pound but Santos is defending the strikes.
Fray creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Santos sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Santos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fray is looking for a kimura but Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fray to get the leverage.
Santos wants to control but Fray is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos is trying is best to control the position here.
Fray trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Santos keeping hold of Fray's head, controlling as best he can.
Fray is thwarting Santos's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santos's head.
Santos wants to improve his position but Fray is controlling well.
Fray tries to pass to full mount but Santos defends it.
Santos is trying to control but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Santos's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Santos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fray is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santos is just riding it out for now. Fray eventually gives up the hold.
Fray is looking for submissions but instead, Santos has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neymar Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good leg kick by Santos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fray.
Fray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Santos misses with a hook. Fray ducked under it nicely.
Fray checks the leg kick.
Santos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Santos throws a jab when Fray was well out of range.
A left and a right from Santos both land. Nice combination.
Fray is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Fray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fray stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Santos.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fray can do to turn this around?
Santos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Santos.
Fray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fray.
Fray throws a solid leg kick but Santos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fray.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Santos as he connects with a hook.
Neymar Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Santos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fray.
Fray looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fray. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Santos.
Good standup being displayed there by Santos as he connects with a hook.
Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fray looking for a takedown.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Fray controls his hands.
Fray pulls guard successfully.
Fray keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Fray's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fray trying to control the position.
Fray tries to strike from the bottom.
Fray trying to control the position.
Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Fray has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Santos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Santos finds it's way through Fray's defenses.
Santos throws a leg kick but Fray moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
Fray feints the counter takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Santos as he connects with a hook.
Fray is looking to slow Santos down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Santos.
Nice defenses there by Fray.
Santos throws a jab when Fray was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fray misses the target.
Santos connects with a crisp jab.
Fray slips a straight right by Santos.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fray 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.
A little feinted left hand from Santos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Santos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Santos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fray has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos thumps Fray with a low kick.
Fray has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fray keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Fray blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fray closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Santos to the mat! Santos manages to get full guard.
Santos manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Neymar Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonqw Fray.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fray as Santos tries to tie him up.
Santos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fray tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fray tries to pull guard but Santos holds him up against the cage and eventually Fray drops back down to his feet.
Santos misses with an elbow strike.
Fray blocks an uppercut.
Fray tries to pull guard but Santos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Santos throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neymar Santos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fray throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Santos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santos looks to land a combination but Fray avoids it well.
Fray throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Santos moves away from the strike by Fray.
Santos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fray on the side of the head.
Fray checks a leg kick.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Fray.
Fray shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
Santos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Santos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fray keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fray takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fray fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
Fray has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Neymar Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonqw Fray.
Santos pushes Fray back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Santos.
Fray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Jonqw Fray has been cut.
Santos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fray's defenses.
Fray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Santos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jonqw Fray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neymar Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fray drops his hands momentarily and Santos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fray gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Santos.
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Fray, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Santos scores with a hook.
Santos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fray on the side of the head.
Fray misses with a low kick.
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Santos.
Santos wants to land a leg kick but Fray is out of range.
Fray changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Santos lands a leg kick that knocks Fray off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Santos misses.
A clash of legs there as Santos blocks the low kick.
Santos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fray. That did some damage!
Jab from Santos.
Santos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Neymar Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fray needs to keep his hands up - Santos had a free shot at his head there.
A lazy left from Santos finds it's target.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fray.
Fray misses with a straight right.
Fray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fray avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fray drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Santos defends it well.
Fray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos is looking for a counter combo.
Fray misses with a body kick.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos cracks Fray with an open hand slap.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Fray pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santos is out of range and Fray settles back down.
Fray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Santos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fray misses with a looping right.
Fray moves away from the strike by Santos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fray's sensitive parts.
Fray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fray walks into a jab.
Fray chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
Fray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos rushes Fray and presses him up against the cage.
Fray blocks an uppercut.
Fray dodges an elbow strike from Santos.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Fray controls the action.
Santos is pressed up against the cage. Fray has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Santos down to the mat. Santos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fray looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neymar Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santos, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neymar Santos!
Neymar Santos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ice Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Karhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karhu has chosen Samuli Edelmann - Teit meistä kauniin as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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35
136 lbs
28 - 5 - 1 |
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176 cm
30
138 lbs
24 - 10 - 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 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ice Drago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antti Karhu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Karhu has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Karhu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drago 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.
Antti Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhu loads up on a big right hand but Drago slips the punch.
As Karhu looks to move away, Drago throws a big counter combo but Karhu just gets out of the way.
Karhu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Karhu throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Drago to regain full guard.
Karhu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karhu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karhu.
Karhu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karhu passes Drago's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drago wants to improve his position but Karhu is controlling well.
Karhu lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu trying to mount his opponent but Drago defends it.
Drago is pressing down on Karhu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karhu works over Drago with some ground and pound from guard.
Karhu throwing strikes but missing.
Drago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karhu.
Drago looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Karhu wants to pass the guard but Drago is keeping the position.
Drago wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two 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.
Drago wants to sweep but no luck.
Karhu throws a big right hand that misses.
Karhu lands a couple of elbows.
Karhu looking to pass the guard.
Drago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karhu is working Drago over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drago is controlling Karhu's posture.
Karhu postures up in Drago's guard and throws a big left but Drago blocks it.
Karhu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karhu postures up and lands a big shot to Drago's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karhu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karhu throws a big elbow that misses.
Karhu throws a big right hand that misses.
Karhu lands a couple of elbows.
Karhu throws a big right hand that misses.
Karhu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karhu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Karhu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karhu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karhu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karhu stands up over Drago, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karhu throws a strike but Drago rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago controls from within his opponent's guard.
Karhu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Drago puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Karhu looking for submissions off his back.
Drago keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Karhu is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karhu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drago's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Drago throws a hook but Karhu blocks it.
Karhu walks into a left hand.
Good exchange - Karhu coming out on top.
Karhu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Drago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Drago. That's going to slow Karhu down.
Drago looks to land a right hand but Karhu moved out of range.
Karhu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drago on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Karhu.
Drago misses with a body shot.
Drago tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Karhu counters with a good low kick that Drago was not able to check.
Karhu cracks Drago with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Karhu.
Karhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago missing with a left hand there. Karhu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drago misses with a low kick.
Karhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ice Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karhu scores with a sloppy right hand. Drago should have avoided that one.
Drago throws a body kick that misses
and Karhu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Drago's knee momentarily.
Antti Karhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karhu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karhu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Karhu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sloppy strikes there by Karhu.
Karhu working the ground and pound.
Karhu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drago has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drago takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karhu cracks Drago with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Drago can't do much from the bottom here.
Karhu is trying to ground and pound but Drago uses the momentary lack of control by Karhu to regain half guard.
Karhu throws a strike but Drago avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Karhu stands up over Drago, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Karhu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Karhu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ground and pound from Karhu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago regains half guard, as Karhu was trying to land strikes.
Karhu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Drago is looking to improve his position.
Drago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drago.
Antti Karhu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karhu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Karhu postures up and lands a big shot to Drago's brow.
Drago wants to sweep but no luck.
Karhu landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karhu forces his way into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Karhu connects with a nice short shot to Drago's temple.
Karhu is nestled in close to Drago, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Drago blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karhu.
Drago keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drago blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karhu.
Karhu throws a strike but Drago avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Karhu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karhu throws an elbow that misses. Drago uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karhu's guard. Nice move by Drago!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Karhu misses with a body kick.
Drago looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Drago throws a leg kick which misses Karhu's front leg but catches the back leg as Karhu tries to avoid it.
Drago misses with a wild body shot.
Karhu tries a low kick but Drago avoids it.
As Karhu tries to get set, Drago tries to push him back and clinch up but Karhu manages to avoid the attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karhu.
Karhu feints and then cracks Drago's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drago down.
Karhu throws a poor cross that misses
and Drago counters with a leg kick.
Karhu connects with a nice looking jab.
Karhu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karhu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu connects with a crisp jab.
Karhu misses with a body kick.
Karhu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Drago was covering up waiting for the punch and Karhu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karhu chips away with some ground and pound.
Drago pushes Karhu off and scrambles back to his feet.
Karhu connects with a looping right hand.
Drago has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karhu finds it's way round the side to connect with Drago's head.
Karhu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drago. That did some damage!
Karhu throws a body punch but Drago moves out of range.
Karhu looking to score a takedown here. Drago is defending well but Karhu drives through and ends up in Drago's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu is looking to work some ground and pound but Drago has wrist control.
Karhu landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karhu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karhu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago is trying to control the position but Karhu postures up.
Drago is controlling Karhu's posture.
Karhu throws a big right hand that misses.
Karhu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karhu is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karhu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drago working a defensive guard here.
Karhu landing some decent shots from guard.
Karhu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Drago wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Karhu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago controls Karhu momentarily but Karhu frees himself.
Drago is really struggling to control Karhu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Karhu throws an elbow that misses. Drago uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karhu's guard. Nice move by Drago!
Karhu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karhu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Drago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The crowd cheers as Karhu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drago doesn't seem phased though.
Drago throws a head kick that misses.
Karhu lands a jab to the head.
Karhu throws a hook but Drago blocks it.
Karhu lands with a right hand.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drago.
Nice shot by Karhu.
Drago throws a leg kick but Karhu sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Drago.
Karhu misses with a wild body shot.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drago was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Drago is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Karhu.
Drago tries to bum rush Karhu with a series of wild strikes but Karhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karhu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karhu cracks Drago with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu takes a swing at Drago's ribcage but misses.
Drago throws a quick counter kick to the body but Karhu avoids it.
Karhu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drago seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Drago tries to move into range but Karhu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karhu slips a straight right by Drago.
Nice defenses there by Drago.
Karhu thuds his right hand into Drago's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karhu cracks Drago with a good jab.
Drago on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drago.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karhu.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karhu, as that shot connected.
Jab from Karhu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago misses with an uppercut. Karhu saw that one coming.
Drago looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Drago has managed to clinch.
Drago misses with a punch on the inside.
Karhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karhu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drago on the side of the head.
Drago scores with a jab.
Drago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karhu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Drago eats them both and turns towards Karhu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Drago buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drago with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A bone on bone clash there as Karhu blocks the leg kick.
Karhu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karhu scores with a hook to the body. Drago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago wants to land a leg kick but Karhu is out of range.
Karhu lands a jab to the head.
Karhu slips under a jab.
Karhu lunges at Drago with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drago's hand.
Karhu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drago is able to avoid easily.
Drago fires out a quick counter leg kick but Karhu just manages to avoid it.
Karhu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dragos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karhu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drago walks into a left hand.
Karhu connects with a crisp jab.
Karhu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drago manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Drago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drago.
Karhu is looking to pass into half guard but Drago pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Drago is in guard.
Karhu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Drago escapes and throws Karhu's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Karhu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Drago wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Drago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Karhu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karhu lands a head shot.
Drago lands a head kick. Karhu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Karhu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drago.
Karhu fakes the leg kick and cracks Drago in the body.
Karhu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drago was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Karhu blocks the body kick.
Drago wants to clinch up but Karhu keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu misses the jab.
As Karhu backs away, Drago returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Karhu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drago throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karhu fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karhu is able to avoid easily.
Karhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Drago on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Karhu misses with a head kick.
Drago tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Karhu manages to circle out of the way.
A head kick misses from Drago.
Karhu throws a jab when Drago was well out of range.
Drago ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Drago has closed the distance and engaged Karhu in a clinch.
Karhu gets control of Drago's arms and successfully pulls guard. Karhu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Karhu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drago controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drago can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karhu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Drago has picked Karhu up and slammed him! Karhu can't keep hold of the triangle and Drago manages to pass to side control!
Karhu is trying to get back to half guard.
Ice Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drago advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago prevents Karhu from getting the reversal.
Drago throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Karhu regains half guard.
Karhu wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Karhu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Karhu keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drago's guard.
Drago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karhu is one step ahead there.
Drago is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Karhu throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karhu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Karhu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Karhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Karhu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Karhu!
Antti Karhu is the new bantamweight champion!
Antti Karhu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Puntti Manne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Tallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manne comes to the cage accompanied by Edguy - Two Out of Seven. 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, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Puntti Manne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Sean Tallon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tallon misses with a leg kick.
And Manne counters with a quick kick to the body but Tallon blocks it.
Manne blocks the body kick.
Manne misses with a low kick.
Tallon lands a nice hook to Manne's body. Manne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tallon pushes Manne away with a front kick.
Tallon looks to throw a body kick
and Manne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Manne trying to pass the guard but Tallon defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manne stops Tallon from getting back to his feet.
Manne is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tallon is trying to stand back up but Manne is controlling him
Tallon is looking to improve his position.
Tallon wants to get back to his feet.
Manne is looking for a kimura but Tallon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manne to get the leverage.
Manne 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.
Tallon trying to control from the bottom.
Manne is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tallon sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon pushes Manne off and gets back to his feet.
Manne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manne shoots in looking for a takedown. Tallon tries to sprawl out of it but Manne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tallon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manne misses the shot to the body.
Tallon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tallon looks to land a body kick but Manne moved away.
Manne throws a body shot but no joy.
Manne steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tallon. That one must have hurt.
Manne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tallon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tallon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tallon gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Manne to counter with a crisp jab.
Tallon misses the shot to the body.
Puntti Manne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Manne misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manne cracks Tallon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tallon avoids the body shot from Manne.
Tallon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manne thumps Tallon with a low kick.
Tallon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manne misses with a kick to the body.
Tallon lands a glancing blow to the side of Manne's head.
Tallon throws a push kick but Manne slaps the foot to one side.
Tallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manne moves away.
It looked like Manne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sean Tallon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manne moves out of range as Tallon strikes.
Manne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tallon moves away.
Manne throws a jab but it's blocked by Tallon.
Tallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manne moves away.
Tallon clinches with his opponent.
Tallon swings wildly with an uppercut but Manne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tallon struggles to land a body shot inside as Manne controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manne breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Tallon.
Tallon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tallon slips under a jab.
Manne throws a body shot but no joy.
Manne scores with a nice right hand.
Manne lands with an overhand left.
Tallon is looking to land body kicks.
Manne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manne throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tallon to counter with a crisp jab.
Tallon moves away from the strike by Manne.
Manne throws out a leg kick but Tallon moves out of range and Manne only half commits.
Manne tests Tallon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Tallon misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Tallon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tallon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tallon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Manne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tallon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Manne manages to break the clinch.
Tallon slips under a jab from Manne.
Tallon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manne throws a lazy uppercut
and Tallon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tallon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tallon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manne.
Tallon lands a nice hook to Manne's body. Manne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tallon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tallon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Manne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sean Tallon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Manne digs a good hook to Tallon's body.
Manne takes one to the chin there.
Tallon scores with a head kick.
Manne misses the jab.
Tallon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manne connects with a body shot.
Manne thuds his right hand into Tallon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Manne connects with a solid leg kick.
Manne looks to score with a jab to the body but Tallon is just out of range.
Manne misses with an uppercut
and Tallon counters with a nice body kick.
Manne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sean Tallon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tallon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manne throws out the jab.
Manne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tallon.
Manne blocks a leg kick.
Manne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tallon moves away.
Tallon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Manne tries to score with a low kick but Tallon moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manne throws a leg kick
and Tallon counters by moving into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manne breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Tallon is predictable there
and Manne counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manne appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tallon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tallon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tallon connects with a body shot that sends Manne's belly button to the back.
Manne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tallon throws a hook to the side of Manne's head but Manne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tallon lands a right hook to the body.
Tallon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Manne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tallon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Manne.
Manne throws a low kick but Tallon moves out of range easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tallon.
Tallon loads up on a big right hand but Manne slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Tallon as he checks the leg kick.
Tallon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Manne will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tallon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tallon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tallon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tallon scores with a jab.
Tallon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tallon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tallon misses with a body kick.
Manne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tallon stuffs the takedown attempt from Manne. Manne gets slowly back to his feet.
Manne sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Manne misses with a leg kick
letting Tallon counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tallon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Manne checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon throws a leg kick but Manne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Manne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tallon.
Manne misses the jab.
Tallon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manne.
Tallon thuds a left hand into Manne's body.
Tallon looks for the body kick but Manne saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Manne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manne throws a leg kick but Tallon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tallon's corner calls for a 1-2. Tallon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tallon connects with a looping right hand.
Nice body kick from Tallon.
Tallon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tallon throws a shot from downtown. Manne moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tallon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tallon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tallon enables Manne to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tallon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tallon has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Manne has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tallon is leaning against Manne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Manne throws a head punch that misses.
Manne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manne tries to pull guard but Tallon holds him up against the cage and eventually Manne drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Puntti Manne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Tallon.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tallon lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Manne's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon misses with a punch on the inside.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
Manne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manne, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Manne. Tallon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manne throws an overhand right that lands on Tallon's shoulder, as Tallon tries to avoid the shot.
Manne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tallon's head backwards.
Tallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manne moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Manne crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tallon - the referee stops the clock and Manne gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tallon. Manne manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tallon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Manne takes a step back to recover.
Good work by Manne as he checks the leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tallon. Manne shrugs it off though.
Manne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tallon.
Tallon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tallon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tallon. That's going to slow Manne down.
Manne misses with a kick to the body.
Tallon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tallon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tallon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manne counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon throws a body kick that misses
and Manne counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Manne.
Manne stands up over Tallon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Manne throws a big right hand that misses.
Manne postures up.
Tallon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tallon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Manne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tallon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Manne lands a shoulder strike.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
Manne lands with a right to the head.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Tallon pushes Manne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tallon taking a breather.
Tallon lands a hook that snaps the head of Manne backwards.
Manne has Tallon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Manne pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tallon tumbling to the mat - Manne dives into Tallon's guard.
Manne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tallon's head.
Tallon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tallon is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Manne presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Manne manages to break the clinch.
Tallon misses with a kick to the body.
Manne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tallon.
Manne throws out a powerful jab.
Manne throws a low kick but Tallon moves out of range easily.
Manne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Manne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tallon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Manne walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tallon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manne connects with a right hand. Tallon shakes it off.
Tallon misses with an uppercut
and Manne counters with a takedown into side control.
Tallon taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tallon is pushing Manne's head away, looking to escape. Manne manages to hold on to the position though.
Check out the look on Manne's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tallon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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Manne lands an elbow.
Tallon struggling a bit here.
Tallon tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Manne lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tallon trying to get back to his feet but Manne is in full control for now.
Manne misses with an elbow to the head.
Tallon holding both Manne 's hands and preventing any damage.
Tallon manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Tallon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Manne decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tallon's guard.
Tallon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Puntti Manne did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Manne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Manne misses with a looping left.
Manne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tallon checks it well.
Tallon takes a swing at Manne's ribcage but misses.
Tallon has managed to clinch.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manne's elbow.
Tallon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tallon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Manne prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Manne throws a head punch that misses.
Manne turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manne scoring with punches and elbows.
Tallon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tallon tries to bench press Manne off him but Manne keeps the position.
Manne prevents Tallon from escaping the position.
Manne tries to score with some ground and pound. Tallon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
An elbow from Manne crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manne is working Tallon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tallon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Manne.
Tallon is trying to get back to his feet.
Tallon sneaks out the side door and pushes Manne away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
An inside leg kick from Tallon misses.
The fighters circling - Manne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tallon misses with a kick to the body.
Tallon throws a lazy body kick
and Manne counters with a single leg into guard. Tallon didn't expect that.
Tallon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Manne is now in half guard.
Manne winds up and cracks Tallon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Manne wants to free his trapped foot but Tallon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tallon is trying to stand up here but Manne is controlling him well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Manne there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tallon is looking to control Manne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tallon avoid being mounted?
Tallon is looking to escape.
Tallon is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Manne working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tallon pushes Manne off looking to stand but Manne dives back in and keeps control.
Manne wants to free his trapped foot but Tallon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manne slips a nice elbow through Tallon's hands, connecting with Tallon's forehead.
Manne seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manne lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tallon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manne scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tallon tries to kick Manne off but Manne keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tallon has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Manne is on him like a limpet, forcing Tallon back against the cage.
A short right from Tallon on the inside.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Tallon on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tallon.
Manne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tallon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manne misses with some punches.
Manne breaks the clinch.
Tallon slips under a jab from Manne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tallon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice cross by Manne.
Tallon clinches with his opponent.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
Manne is trying to drag Tallon to the mat but Tallon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A hook to the body from Tallon.
Tallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tallon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manne lands a hook that snaps the head of Tallon backwards.
Manne prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Manne breaks the clinch.
Tallon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Manne is just out of range.
Manne needs to keep his hands up - Tallon had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Sean Tallon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Manne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Manne tries a low kick but Tallon avoids it.
Tallon throws a big shot that misses.
Tallon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manne.
Tallon lands a nice looking body kick.
Manne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tallon.
As Manne backs off Tallon throws a huge counter combo but Manne manages to avoid it all.
Tallon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Manne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tallon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tallon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Manne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tallon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manne scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Tallon misses.
Manne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tallon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tallon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tallon doesn't manage to clinch there - Manne circles away.
Manne is looking to counter punch.
Tallon misses with a body kick.
Tallon throws a low kick but Manne avoids it.
Tallon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manne doesn't seem bothered though.
Tallon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tallon blocks a jab.
Tallon misses with a hook
and Manne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manne lands a jab to the nose.
Manne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tallon.
Manne throws a poor cross that misses
and Tallon moves into the clinch.
Manne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tallon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sean Tallon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon struggles to land a body shot inside as Manne controls his hands.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manne's elbow.
Puntti Manne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manne breaks the clinch.
A big left from Manne misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Manne.
Tallon misses with a looping right.
A big left from Manne misses.
Manne dives in and grabs Tallon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tallon pushes down on Manne's head and hops out.
Manne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tallon wants to counter with a clinch but Manne pushes him away.
Tallon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Tallon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Manne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tallon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Manne's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manne throws a poor cross that misses
and Tallon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Tallon misses its intended target.
Manne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tallon.
Tallon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Manne throws a low kick but Tallon moves out of range easily.
Tallon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manne under the eye.
Manne takes a swing at Tallon's ribcage but misses.
Tallon scoring well with a low kick there.
Tallon thows a body kick. Manne tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tallon. Manne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manne throws a body shot but no joy.
Manne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tallon throws a nice head kick!
Good shot there by Tallon.
Manne swings for the body but Tallon moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manne just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tallon walks into a straight right hand from Manne.
Tallon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tallon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tallon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Manne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tallon misses the body punch
and Manne makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Manne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Manne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tallon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Puntti Manne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Manne blocks the body kick.
Manne drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tallon sprawls and moves away.
Tallon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tallon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Manne misses with a low kick.
Tallon scores with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Tallon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tallon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Tallon!
A victorious Sean Tallon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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