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Death Squad 361:Bogdan v Aku PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malutin Andrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Mooseheads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrey comes to the cage accompanied by Gunther -Ding Dong Song . Malutin Andrey has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malutin Andrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Mac Mooseheads!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mooseheads misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A quick step to the side and Andrey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mooseheads fails with a takedown attempt.
Mooseheads takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andrey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mooseheads goes for a double leg but Andrey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Andrey continues to drive forward.
Malutin Andrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Mooseheads.
Mooseheads uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrey.
Mooseheads decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mooseheads prevents Andrey from standing back up.
Mooseheads is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrey somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Mooseheads shoots for a takedown but Andrey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Andrey. No joy for Mooseheads on that attempt.
A jab from Andrey does it's job there.
Mooseheads doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Andrey counters with a big head kick but Mooseheads shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mooseheads is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Andrey! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Malutin Andrey!
Malutin Andrey tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Mewes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datsik's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Classic. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, David Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Mewes!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Datsik gets through Mewes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Datsik lands a nice uppercut.
Datsik keeps control of Mewes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mewes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Datsik avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mewes blocking some punches.
Mewes is trying to pull guard but Datsik has him pressed against the cage.
Mewes looking for a takedown.
David Datsik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Mewes.
Mewes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Datsik is defending well.
A nice left hand lands by Datsik.
Datsik dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mewes tries to pull guard but Datsik forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mewes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Datsik circles away.
Datsik lands a slapping body shot.
Mewes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Datsik throws a body punch but Mewes moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik connects with a body shot that sends Mewes's belly button to the back.
Mewes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Datsik.
Datsik throws a head kick that Mewes semi-blocks.
Datsik throws a head kick but Mewes moves out of range.
Mewes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Datsik on the side of the head.
Datsik lands with a kick to the temple. Mewes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mewes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Datsik stuns Mewes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Datsik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mewes's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mewes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mewes 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.
Mewes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mewes trying to control the action but Datsik is working from the bottom.
Mewes is trying to work for a kimura but Datsik is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Datsik missing with punches from the bottom.
Mewes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Datsik is trying to control but can't.
Mewes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Datsik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Datsik flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Datsik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mewes content to control rather than advance.
Datsik is trying to control but can't.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mewes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mewes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mewes misses with a takedown attempt
and Datsik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mewes thinking.
Mewes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Datsik circles away.
A quick step to the side and Datsik tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mewes shoots in for a takedown but Datsik shows good takedown defense.
A nice inside leg kick there by Datsik. That's going to slow Mewes down.
Datsik dips to his left and cracks Mewes with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Mewes. Those never looked like landing.
Mewes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Datsik is looking to counter punch.
Datsik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Datsik throws a sloppy head kick and Mewes moves out of range easily.
Mewes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Datsik defends it well.
A shot to the liver by Datsik. Beautiful body shot.
Datsik thumps Mewes with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mewes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
David Datsik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Datsik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mewes.
Mewes fails to land the takedown.
Datsik is looking to wear down Mewes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Datsik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mewes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mewes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Datsik avoids it really well and circles away.
Datsik throws a shot from downtown. Mewes moves away and avoids it.
Mewes avoids a kick to the body.
Mewes has his takedown stuffed
and Datsik counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Datsik stalls.
Datsik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Datsik dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Datsik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mewes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Datsik counters with a nice body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Datsik as Mewes shoots in.
Datsik lands a slapping body shot.
Mewes darts in looking for a takedown but Datsik gets double underhooks and turns Mewes into the cage.
David Datsik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Mewes.
Datsik lands an overhand right.
Mewes dodges the punch combination from Datsik.
Datsik misses with a wild body shot.
Datsik clinches.
Datsik is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mewes gets control of Datsik's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mewes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mewes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Datsik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mewes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Datsik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mewes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Datsik is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mewes tries for a takedown but Datsik manages to get underhooks.
Mewes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Datsik lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jason Mewes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Datsik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mewes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Datsik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mewes manages to avoid it.
Mewes shoots for a double leg takedown but Datsik sprawls well. He's pushed Mewes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mewes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Datsik looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Datsik can't do much from the bottom here.
Datsik tries to bench press Mewes off him but Mewes keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mewes working away.
Datsik is looking for a sweep.
Mewes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mewes is looking to take a break and control but Datsik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mewes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Datsik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik seems a little lost for a moment, as Mewes dominates the positioning.
Datsik is trying to get back to half guard.
Datsik is trying to control Mewes's posture but Mewes avoids it.
Mewes just content to control the position.
Datsik is trying to improve his position.
Mewes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Datsik keeps working.
Datsik is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Datsik trying to control here.
Mewes controlling the action here.
Mewes is trying to control. Datsik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses.
Mewes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Datsik tries to close the distance and clinch but Mewes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mewes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Datsik misses with a body shot.
Mewes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Datsik's waist but Datsik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mewes off to one side.
Datsik scores with a decent looking hook.
Mewes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Datsik throws a wild body kick that Mewes sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Datsik dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mewes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Datsik enables Mewes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Datsik manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Datsik trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mewes wants to control from the top but Datsik keeps moving.
Datsik looking to control.
Datsik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mewes defends it easily.
Mewes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsik working a defensive guard here.
Jason Mewes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mewes wants to control from the top but Datsik keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mewes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Datsik was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mewes.
Mewes shoots in looking for a takedown. Datsik tries to sprawl out of it but Mewes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Datsik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Datsik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Datsik tries a head kick but it misses.
Mewes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Datsik. Mewes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick from Datsik lands but Mewes takes it in his stride.
Mewes throws an off balance right hand
and Datsik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mewes blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mewes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Datsik to score with a decent uppercut.
Mewes tries for a takedown but Datsik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
David Datsik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Mewes.
Mewes throws a hook but Datsik avoids it easily.
Mewes fails to land the takedown.
Mewes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mewes scores with a takedown into Datsik's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mewes trying to control the position from guard on top but Datsik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Datsik has his foot on Mewes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mewes works his way back into a safe position though.
Datsik has his foot on Mewes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mewes works his way back into a safe position though.
Datsik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mewes is one step ahead there.
Datsik is looking for a triangle but Mewes pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mewes trying to control the position from guard on top but Datsik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Datsik trying to strike off his back.
Datsik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mewes defends well.
Mewes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
David Datsik is winning the standup battle so far.
Mewes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Datsik's guard.
Datsik keeping moving, preventing Mewes from controlling successfully.
Mewes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Datsik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mewes can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mewes stopping the sweep attempt from Datsik.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Datsik holds on and takes a little breather.
Datsik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Datsik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mewes defends well.
Datsik is pulling down on Mewes's head to control his posture.
Mewes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Datsik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Datsik 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 Mewes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mewes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jason Mewes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mewes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Datsik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Datsik, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Datsik!
After winning the bout, David Datsik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jason Mewes was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm young and I'll be back, better and more awesome!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanders is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Born in the USA. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders misses with a head kick.
Sanders shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bakiyev eats them both and turns towards Sanders to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bakiyev jabs at Sanders's body.
Bakiyev misses with a straight left.
Bakiyev avoids the head kick by Sanders.
Sanders tries to land a body kick
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Sanders does no damage.
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot.
Bakiyev lands a jab to the head.
Bakiyev tries to move into range but Sanders moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Bakiyev crashing down! Bakiyev tries to stagger back to his feet but Sanders just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Bakiyev asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Sanders!
Our winner, Bruce Sanders, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jurgen Tetsuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Morgan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jurgen Tetsuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tetsuo cracks Morgan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Morgan lands a lovely overhand right.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morgan throws a solid leg kick but Tetsuo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morgan.
Morgan connects with a nice looking jab.
Morgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tetsuo.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tetsuo lands with a cross.
Tetsuo throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Morgan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tetsuo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tetsuo dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
Tetsuo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morgan sprawls and moves away.
Tetsuo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Tetsuo's head but Tetsuo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Tetsuo.
Morgan throws out a counter right but Tetsuo avoids it with no problem.
Morgan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tetsuo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morgan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Morgan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tetsuo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Tetsuo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tetsuo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Morgan tries to buck Tetsuo off but Tetsuo is having none of it.
Tetsuo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Morgan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tetsuo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Morgan stops Tetsuo from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan parries the strikes from Tetsuo easily there. Tetsuo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Morgan to escape.
Morgan tries to improve position but can't.
Morgan defending against the ground and pound.
Morgan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morgan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Morgan is trying to get back to his feet.
Tetsuo looks up at the clock and then as Morgan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tetsuo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tetsuo cracks Morgan with a big right hand but Morgan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Tetsuo'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.
Morgan is trying to control Tetsuo's posture but Tetsuo avoids it.
Tetsuo wants to take a breather but Morgan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tetsuo.
Tetsuo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tetsuo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morgan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tetsuo stays in close to Morgan's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet but Tetsuo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morgan wants to sweep here but Tetsuo controlling him for the moment.
Tetsuo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tetsuo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tetsuo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morgan controlling the position.
Tetsuo trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tetsuo with a nice head shot there.
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 Jurgen Tetsuo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tetsuo misses the body punch
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morgan misses with a hook. Tetsuo ducked under it nicely.
Morgan throws the left hand but Tetsuo avoids the punch easily.
Morgan connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Morgan.
Tetsuo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tetsuo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tetsuo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tetsuo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morgan lands with a cross.
Morgan catches Tetsuo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tetsuo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morgan swivels and escapes.
Tetsuo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tetsuo.
Nice uppercut lands for Morgan. That snapped Tetsuo's head back.
Morgan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morgan scores with a nice head shot.
Tetsuo is rocked!
Tetsuo swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Oh Tetsuo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tetsuo shoots and misses
and Morgan counters with a huge left! Tetsuo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Morgan isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tetsuo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Morgan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Morgan!
A relieved looking Andrew Morgan 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ilafat Urskilz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hardijan Matic (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ilafat Urskilz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hardijan Matic!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urskilz walks into a straight right hand from Matic.
Matic moves out of range of the leg kick from Urskilz.
Matic misses with a double jab.
Matic throws a combination that misses
and Urskilz counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Matic lands.
Urskilz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matic.
Urskilz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Matic blocks the leg kick.
Matic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Matic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Urskilz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Urskilz misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urskilz misses with a low kick.
Matic checks a low kick from Urskilz.
Urskilz moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Matic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urskilz counters with a straight right hand.
Urskilz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matic.
Matic misses with a jab to the body
and Urskilz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Matic coming out on top.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matic.
Matic throws a right hand that Urskilz ducks under and follows up with a left that Urskilz also avoids with ease.
Urskilz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matic.
Matic misses with a body punch
and Urskilz counters with a stiff right hand.
Matic is rocked!
Matic misses with a jab to the body
and as Matic loses concentration momentarily, Urskilz counters with a picture perfect head kick! Matic goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ilafat Urskilz!
Ilafat Urskilz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, M.O. Fight Wear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Clendennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raylan Crowder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clendennon comes to the cage accompanied by LoFidelity Allstars - Battleflag. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Clendennon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raylan Crowder!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Crowder misses.
Crowder lands a jab to Clendennon's midsection.
Clendennon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crowder was well out of range. Poor timing from Clendennon.
Crowder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crowder throws an overhand right that lands on Clendennon's shoulder, as Clendennon tries to avoid the shot.
Clendennon is looking to clinch but Crowder is avoiding it.
Crowder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Clendennon.
Clendennon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clendennon closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clendennon.
Crowder is working Clendennon over against the cage.
Clendennon misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Crowder fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Crowder.
Clendennon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clendennon has a couple of punches blocked by Crowder.
Crowder blocks an uppercut.
Clendennon misses with the head strike.
Crowder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crowder.
Crowder tries to work over Clendennon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crowder breaks from the clinch.
Crowder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clendennon wants to clinch up but Crowder keeps it at a distance.
Clendennon rushes Crowder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clendennon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Clendennon fails to land.
Clendennon misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clendennon.
Crowder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crowder breaks from the clinch.
Crowder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clendennon tries to clinch up but Crowder circles away and keeps his distance.
Crowder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clendennon with a body shot.
Clendennon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crowder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crowder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clendennon was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowder.
Clendennon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clendennon is looking to clinch.
Crowder dips to his left and cracks Clendennon with an uppercut!
Clendennon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Clendennon.
Crowder lands with a shot to the body.
Clendennon misses with a series of wild punches.
Craig Clendennon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clendennon darts in trying to clinch
and Crowder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Craig Clendennon has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowder. Clendennon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clendennon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Crowder.
Clendennon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clendennon tries to clinch there but Crowder circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clendennon throws a punch but it's blocked by Crowder.
Crowder cracks Clendennon with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clendennon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clendennon avoids a wild elbow strike from Crowder.
Clendennon has Crowder pushed against the cage.
Crowder struggles to land a body shot inside as Clendennon controls his hands.
Crowder blocking some punches.
Clendennon misses with a punch on the inside.
Crowder presses Clendennon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crowder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crowder lands a hook that snaps the head of Clendennon backwards.
Crowder tries to work over Clendennon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clendennon blocks an uppercut.
Crowder lands an elbow inside that Clendennon shrugs off.
A left hand lands to the body for Crowder.
Clendennon swings wildly with an uppercut but Crowder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clendennon tries to throw a body punch but Crowder avoids it by throwing Clendennon back against the cage.
Crowder prevents a body shot from Clendennon.
Clendennon blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crowders head.
Crowder tries a body shot but Clendennon blocks it.
Clendennon working aggressively here.
Crowder pushes Clendennon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crowder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crowder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crowder takes a shot to the head.
Crowder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clendennon misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Crowder.
Clendennon is breathing heavily.
Clendennon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crowder lands a body shot.
Crowder'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.
Crowder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clendennon's elbow.
Crowder scores with a shoulder strike.
Crowder stalling.
Crowder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raylan Crowder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Clendennon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowder punishes Clendennon's body with a nice straight punch.
Clendennon slips under a jab from Crowder.
Crowder staying out of range there.
Crowder lands a slapping body shot.
Clendennon wants to clinch.
Clendennon slips a straight right by Crowder.
Crowder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clendennon rather than just go for the knockout.
Clendennon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crowder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crowder connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder scores with a body shot.
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
Crowder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crowder connects with a body shot that sends Clendennon's belly button to the back.
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!
Crowder lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Clendennon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crowder.
Raylan Crowder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crowder scores with a punch to the head.
Clendennon wants to clinch
and Crowder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Clendennon's knee momentarily.
Clendennon tries to clinch up but Crowder circles away and keeps his distance.
Crowder digs a good hook to Clendennon's body.
Clendennon avoids the body shot from Crowder.
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy.
Crowder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clendennon is looking to counter the offense by Crowder and move into the clinch.
Clendennon misses the shot to the body.
Crowder throws a jab but it's blocked by Clendennon.
Crowder misses with a series of wild punches.
Clendennon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy.
Clendennon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clendennon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clendennon closes the distance and pushes Crowder back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clendennon.
Crowder lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Crowder fails to land.
Clendennon digs a right hand underneath Crowder's ribcage. Crowder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Clendennon misses with a punch on the inside.
Clendennon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clendennon digs a right hand into Crowder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crowder's gas tank.
Clendennon throws a punch but it's blocked by Crowder.
Clendennon misses with some punches.
Crowder blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Clendennon.
Crowder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clendennon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crowder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clendennon's brow.
Crowder pushes Clendennon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Clendennon.
Crowder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crowder tries to clinch up but Clendennon circles away and keeps his distance.
Clendennon wants to clinch.
Crowder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy.
Clendennon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clendennon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crowder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crowder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crowder works Clendennon's body with a nice hook.
Crowder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clendennon thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crowder connects with a jab.
Crowder lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder dodges the punch combination from Clendennon.
Crowder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clendennon at a distance.
Clendennon tries to close the distance and clinch but Crowder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crowder connects with a solid leg kick.
Clendennon takes a swing at Crowder's ribcage but misses.
Clendennon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crowder works the jab nicely.
Crowder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crowder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clendennon tries to clinch but Crowder moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Crowder.
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raylan Crowder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Craig Clendennon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Crowder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crowder misses with a body shot.
As Crowder tries to get set, Clendennon tries to push him back and clinch up but Crowder manages to avoid the attempt.
Clendennon tries to clinch there but Crowder circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clendennon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crowder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick from Crowder lands but Clendennon takes it in his stride.
Clendennon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crowder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clendennon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crowder thuds a left hand into Clendennon's body.
Crowder moves out of range as Clendennon strikes.
Crowder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clendennon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crowder lands a slapping body shot.
Crowder stuns Clendennon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crowder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowder throws a jab when Clendennon was well out of range.
Clendennon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Crowder.
Crowder cracks Clendennon with a good jab.
Crowder lands an overhand right.
Clendennon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Clendennon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clendennon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crowder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clendennon tries to clinch up but Crowder circles away and keeps his distance.
Clendennon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crowder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clendennon wants to clinch
and Crowder counters with a nice body shot.
Crowder catches Clendennon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Craig Clendennon's cut is getting worse.
Crowder throws an overhand right that lands on Clendennon's shoulder, as Clendennon tries to avoid the shot.
Crowder digs a good hook to Clendennon's body.
Jab by Clendennon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clendennon tries to clinch but Crowder moves out of range.
Craig Clendennon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon lands with a cross.
Clendennon lands a jab to the head.
Clendennon works Crowder's body with a nice hook.
Clendennon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crowder manages to avoid it.
Crowder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clendennon takes one to the chin there.
Crowder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clendennon misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Crowder.
Clendennon has managed to clinch.
Clendennon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clendennon can't find room to land a body shot as Crowder controls the action.
Clendennon takes an elbow to the temple.
Clendennon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crowder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crowder is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Crowder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crowder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clendennon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crowder looking to stall.
Crowder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Clendennon fails to land.
Clendennon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crowder displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clendennon up against the cage.
Clendennon trying to stall but Crowder improves his position.
A short right from Clendennon on the inside.
Crowder is trying to maintain a safe position but Clendennon gets an underhook and turns Crowder into the cage.
Crowder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crowder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clendennon's elbow.
Clendennon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon lands a hook that snaps the head of Crowder backwards.
Crowder blocking some punches.
Crowder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clendennon prevents a body shot from Crowder.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Clendennon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clendennon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clendennon throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clendennon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowder lands a shoulder strike.
Crowder can't find room to land a body shot as Clendennon controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clendennon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crowder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clendennon lands a nice shot to the body.
Crowder pushes Clendennon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crowder breaks the clinch.
Crowder keeps the fight on the outside.
Clendennon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crowder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raylan Crowder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crowder 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raylan Crowder!
An intense looking Raylan Crowder took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'd like to thank the well endowed JLP for setting up this #1 Contender fight. I was the better man tonight which sets up my rubber match with that wannabe Ichabod Crane. I can't wait to get MY featherweight belt around my waist, where it belongs.'.
In defeat, Craig Clendennon stepped up to the mic, saying 'Losing's like Country music- they both suck.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Hanzzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bode Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muller has chosen Feuer Frei as his entrance music. Yuri Hanzzle is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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203 lbs
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226 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Hanzzle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bode Muller!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanzzle is just out of range.
Hanzzle throws a low kick but Muller moves out of range easily.
Hanzzle throws a body kick that misses.
Hanzzle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muller slips a straight right by Hanzzle.
Hanzzle moves away from the strike by Muller.
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanzzle.
Nice straight punches there by Hanzzle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanzzle.
Muller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanzzle is out of range and Muller settles back down.
Muller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Muller moves out of range of the strikes.
Muller tries to sprawl but Hanzzle drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hanzzle wants to stand up but Muller has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hanzzle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Muller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Muller wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzzle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Muller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hanzzle scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hanzzle lands a nice short elbow.
Hanzzle 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Muller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanzzle distracts Muller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Muller trying to control the position.
Muller has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Casino. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hanzzle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Muller tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanzzle is retaining full guard.
Hanzzle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Muller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller trying to control but Hanzzle is working from the bottom.
Muller lands a couple of elbows.
Hanzzle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanzzle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanzzle 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.
Muller wants to control from the top but Hanzzle keeps moving.
Muller slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzzle gets back to full guard.
Muller looking to pass the guard.
Muller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanzzle is on top in guard.
Muller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanzzle is one step ahead there.
Muller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Muller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Muller prevents Hanzzle from improving his position.
Muller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hanzzle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Muller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hanzzle is looking to improve his position.
Hanzzle is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Muller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hanzzle taking some punishment here, with Muller in his half guard.
Hanzzle is pressing down on Muller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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 Yuri Hanzzle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Muller misses with a wild body shot.
Hanzzle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hanzzle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hanzzle defending well as Muller loads up on a big left hand.
Muller 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.
Hanzzle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Muller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yuri Hanzzle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hanzzle is looking to land body kicks.
Hanzzle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muller.
It seemed like Muller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hanzzle throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muller! But no joy.
Hanzzle throws a right hand that misses
and Muller counters with a three punch combo that has Hanzzle backing up. Hanzzle nods at Muller to acknowledge the strikes.
Muller misses the shot to the body.
Muller scores with a decent looking hook.
Hanzzle throws a leg kick which misses Muller's front leg but catches the back leg as Muller tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanzzle throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hanzzle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
Muller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hanzzle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzzle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hanzzle connects with a body shot that sends Muller's belly button to the back.
Yuri Hanzzle is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanzzle misses with a jab to the body
and Muller counters with a leg kick.
Muller throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanzzle.
Hanzzle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A good leg kick by Hanzzle.
Hanzzle thows a leg kick but Muller checks it
and Muller counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Muller with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanzzle stuns Muller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hanzzle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Muller, pushing him back against the cage.
Hanzzle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanzzles head.
Hanzzle lands a right hand.
Muller lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanzzle backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanzzle.
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Hanzzle controls the action.
A short right from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Muller prevents a body shot from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Muller tries a body shot but Hanzzle blocks it.
Hanzzle lands a body shot.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanzzle misses with some punches.
Hanzzle struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Hanzzle.
Hanzzle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muller working aggressively here.
Hanzzle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanzzle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller keeps control of Hanzzle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Hanzzle controls the action.
Hanzzle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanzzle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hanzzle misses with some punches.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller misses with a body punch.
Yuri Hanzzle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanzzle.
Hanzzle misses with a punch on the inside.
Muller lands a left hand.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Hanzzle lands a left hand.
Hanzzle blocks a body shot from Muller.
A body shot lands from Muller.
A right hand to the body from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Hanzzle tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Hanzzle back against the cage.
Hanzzle prevents a body shot from Muller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller tries to throw a body punch but Hanzzle avoids it by throwing Muller back against the cage.
Muller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanzzle backwards.
Hanzzle swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanzzle.
Muller presses Hanzzle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Muller.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanzzle backwards.
Hanzzle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muller has him pressed against the cage.
Hanzzle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanzzle swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanzzle.
Hanzzle pushes Muller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bode Muller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hanzzle throws out a loose jab but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hanzzle blocks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller. Hanzzle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Hanzzle as he connects with a hook.
Muller scores with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Muller. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller. Hanzzle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanzzle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller. Hanzzle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muller scores with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanzzle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller cracks Hanzzle with an open hand slap.
Muller is looking to clinch.
Hanzzle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzzle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Muller lands a nice hook to Hanzzle's body. Hanzzle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Muller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanzzle.
Decent striking displayed by Hanzzle there.
Hanzzle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller.
A left and a right from Muller both land. Nice combination.
Hanzzle swings for the body but Muller moves out of range.
Hanzzle darts in and clinches Muller up against the cage.
Hanzzle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Hanzzle.
Hanzzle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muller works the jab nicely.
Hanzzle moves to clinch but Muller breaks away
and Muller counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanzzle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Hanzzle tenderised Muller's leg. Muller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Muller lands a really nice looking cross but Hanzzle seems unphased.
Muller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Muller misses.
Hanzzle lands a leg kick that knocks Muller off balance momentarily.
A jab from Muller misses.
Hanzzle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muller moves away.
Muller lands a head shot.
Hanzzle throws a leg kick
and Hanzzle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muller takes a swing at Hanzzle's ribcage but misses.
Muller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bode Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Muller as he checks the leg kick.
Hanzzle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hanzzle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muller.
Hanzzle moves out of range as Muller strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller avoids a kick to the body.
Muller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Muller looks to land a left hand but Hanzzle moved out of range nicely.
Hanzzle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanzzle lands a leg kick that knocks Muller off balance momentarily.
Muller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Hanzzle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Muller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hanzzle throws out a loose jab but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Muller tenderised Hanzzle's leg. Hanzzle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Muller moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanzzle misses with a body punch.
Hanzzle works on Muller's body with a couple of short punches.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanzzle backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanzzle's elbow.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanzzle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hanzzle blocks an uppercut.
Hanzzle blocks a body shot from Muller.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muller.
Muller misses with a punch to the body.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Hanzzle misses with the head strike.
Muller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muller digs a right hand into Hanzzle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hanzzle's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Hanzzle fails to land.
Muller misses with the head strike.
Hanzzle misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bode Muller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bode Muller!
A very excited looking Bode Muller 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuya Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Rapture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rapture has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Tatsuya Kawajiri could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joaquim Rapture's chin.
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tatsuya Kawajiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joaquim Rapture!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawajiri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Kawajiri finds it's way through Rapture's defenses.
Kawajiri gets a clinch.
Rapture manages to break the clinch.
Rapture takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rapture is looking to chop away at Kawajiri's legs.
Rapture misses with an uppercut. Kawajiri saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawajiri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rapture rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rapture is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawajiri.
Rapture with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri misses with a hook to the body
and Rapture counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rapture throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kawajiri misses with a straight left.
Rapture tries a quick counter leg kick but Kawajiri is wise to it.
Kawajiri sizes up Rapture with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rapture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawajiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Rapture.
Joaquim Rapture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawajiri misses with an uppercut.
Rapture throws out a counter right but Kawajiri avoids it with no problem.
Kawajiri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rapture slips a jab and a cross from Kawajiri.
Rapture let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kawajiri misses with a left hand
and Rapture connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rapture stalks Kawajiri and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kawajiri's face. Kawajiri staggers backwards, shaken.
Rapture misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Kawajiri tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rapture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawajiri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rapture's corner calls for a 1-2. Rapture obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kawajiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rapture throws a lazy right hand but Kawajiri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kawajiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rapture sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rapture 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.
Kawajiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rapture sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rapture looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rapture walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kawajiri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kawajiri throws a shot from downtown. Rapture moves away and avoids it.
Rapture is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rapture fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rapture pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kawajiri is out of range and Rapture settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapture throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kawajiri tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rapture is in Kawajiri's guard.
Rapture chips away with some ground and pound.
Rapture trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawajiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawajiri wants to get back to his feet but Rapture is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kawajiri keeping moving, preventing Rapture from controlling successfully.
Rapture won't allow Kawajiri to get back to his feet.
Rapture is in close to Kawajiri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kawajiri has momentary wrist control but Rapture slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rapture stops Kawajiri from standing up.
Kawajiri wriggles free and stands up.
Rapture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawajiri manages to avoid it.
Kawajiri throws a hook but Rapture blocks it.
Rapture changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kawajiri.
Rapture misses with a left hand
enabling Kawajiri to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapture misses with a series of wild punches.
Rapture finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rapture scores with a shot to the body.
Rapture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kawajiri.
Rapture doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rapture throws an overhand right that lands on Kawajiri's shoulder, as Kawajiri tries to avoid the shot.
Rapture lands with a good body shot.
Rapture lands with a nice body punch.
Kawajiri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rapture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Rapture dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rapture misses with a hook to the body
and Kawajiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawajiri swings for the body but Rapture moves out of range.
Joaquim Rapture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawajiri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kawajiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rapture.
Kawajiri throws out a powerful jab.
Rapture cracks the inside of Kawajiri's front leg.
Rapture throws an overhand right that lands on Kawajiri's shoulder, as Kawajiri tries to avoid the shot.
Rapture moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawajiri slips under a jab.
Kawajiri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kawajiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rapture.
Rapture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kawajiri checks the leg kick.
Rapture looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapture scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rapture misses the shot to the body.
Kawajiri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kawajiri throws a hook to the side of Rapture's head but Rapture sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kawajiri misses with a hook
and Rapture cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rapture misses with the combination.
Nice body kick there by Kawajiri.
Rapture lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kawajiri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kawajiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapture struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawajiri controls his hands.
Rapture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rapture.
Still in the clinch, Rapture scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawajiri misses with the head strike.
Kawajiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawajiri misses with a body punch.
Rapture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapture can't find room to land a body shot as Kawajiri controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rapture.
Rapture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawajiri prevents a body shot from Rapture.
Rapture misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rapture lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kawajiri backwards.
Rapture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rapture scores with a hook to the body.
Kawajiri misses with some punches.
Rapture throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawajiri.
Nice body punch from Kawajiri - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapture ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rapture no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kawajiri has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rapture is proving hard to escape from.
Rapture wants to sweep but no luck.
Kawajiri stands up from Rapture's guard - Kawajiri perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kawajiri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rapture on the side of the head.
Rapture goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rapture throws a looping overhand right but Kawajiri ducks down to avoid it.
Kawajiri throwing a counter right hand but Rapture manages to avoid it.
Rapture scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kawajiri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rapture appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Kawajiri blocks the leg kick.
Kawajiri avoids a kick to the body.
Kawajiri thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kawajiri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rapture manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rapture tries to work over Kawajiri's front leg with a kick but Kawajiri checks it.
Rapture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kawajiri circles away quickly and effectively.
Rapture throws a leg kick but Kawajiri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Kawajiri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kawajiri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kawajiri looks to land a right hand but Rapture moved out of range.
Kawajiri moves in looking to clinch but Rapture pushes him off.
Kawajiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rapture.
Rapture throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Rapture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kawajiri is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Rapture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rapture moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kawajiri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rapture fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kawajiri is out of range.
Rapture throws a leg kick which misses Kawajiri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kawajiri tries to avoid it.
Rapture throws the left hand but Kawajiri avoids the punch easily.
Rapture avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawajiri throws a lazy right hand but Rapture sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rapture drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kawajiri defends it well.
Kawajiri throws a shot from downtown. Rapture moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawajiri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kawajiri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kawajiri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rapture has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rapture misses with a hook
and Kawajiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawajiri throws a series of punches but Rapture avoids them all with ease.
Rapture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rapture is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rapture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri misses with a hook
and Rapture counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rapture closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rapture closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kawajiri did well to prevent Rapture getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapture missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rapture stops Kawajiri from getting back to his feet.
Rapture missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapture working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kawajiri's thigh. Kawajiri counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rapture is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawajiri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rapture throws a big right hand that misses.
Rapture won't allow Kawajiri to get back to his feet.
Rapture lands a couple of digs.
Rapture stops Kawajiri from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapture wants to control from the top but Kawajiri keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Rapture misses the target.
A low kick from Rapture is predictable there
and Kawajiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawajiri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rapture. Rapture circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rapture looks to land a combination but Kawajiri avoids it well.
Kawajiri slips under a jab.
Kawajiri throws a head kick that misses.
Kawajiri ducks right into an uppercut from Rapture.
Kawajiri throws a lazy uppercut
and Rapture counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Kawajiri finds it's way through Rapture's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapture scores with the left hand. Kawajiri knows he should have avoided that one.
Kawajiri walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rapture bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rapture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri throwing a counter right hand but Rapture manages to avoid it.
Kawajiri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rapture misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawajiri. Rapture does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Rapture releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kawajiri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rapture loads up on a big right hand but Kawajiri slips the punch.
Kawajiri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rapture tries for a takedown but Kawajiri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Kawajiri misses its target.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rapture gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquim Rapture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rapture has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Rapture!
Joaquim Rapture was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eugeniy Akulenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdan Petrycki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akulenko comes to the cage accompanied by Cowboys From Hell. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eugeniy Akulenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogdan Petrycki!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akulenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circling - Akulenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Akulenko.
Akulenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Petrycki.
A little feinted left hand from Akulenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrycki misses with a hook.
Petrycki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petrycki lands with a hook. Akulenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akulenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Petrycki takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrycki manages to break the clinch.
Akulenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Petrycki wants to clinch up but Akulenko keeps it at a distance.
Akulenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrycki works over Akulenko's head and body with a nice combination.
Petrycki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jab, jab by Akulenko - just one landing.
Petrycki walks into a stiff left hand from Akulenko.
Akulenko swings for the body but Petrycki moves out of range.
Akulenko forces Petrycki back against the cage and clinches.
Akulenko has a couple of punches blocked by Petrycki.
Akulenko gets through Petrycki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrycki avoids it.
Akulenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrycki is defending well for now.
Akulenko throws a head punch that misses.
Akulenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Petrycki avoids the damage to the body.
Petrycki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Petrycki wants to break free but Akulenko has control.
Petrycki wants to get back to striking at distance but Akulenko won't allow it.
Petrycki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akulenko lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrycki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Akulenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akulenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrycki is defending well for now.
Petrycki tries to break the clinch but Akulenko is controlling the position.
Akulenko lands a shot to the body.
Petrycki breaks the clinch.
Petrycki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akulenko but Akulenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Akulenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petrycki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akulenko swivels and escapes.
Eugeniy Akulenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Petrycki.
Petrycki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akulenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akulenko throws a jab when Petrycki was well out of range.
Akulenko looks to land a left hand but Petrycki moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrycki is defended easily by Akulenko.
Akulenko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Akulenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrycki has closed the distance and engaged Akulenko in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akulenko.
Akulenko misses with a body punch.
Petrycki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrycki misses with a few strikes there.
Akulenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Akulenko blocks the leg kick.
Akulenko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Petrycki eats them both and turns towards Akulenko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Petrycki clobbers Akulenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akulenko misses with a wild body shot.
Petrycki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Akulenko defends it nicely.
Petrycki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akulenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrycki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Akulenko.
Petrycki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Petrycki is trying to push Akulenko away but Akulenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Petrycki breaks from the clinch.
Akulenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petrycki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Akulenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petrycki counters with a left and a right that stings Akulenko.
Akulenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrycki. That did some damage!
Akulenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Akulenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrycki tries to clinch there but Akulenko circles away.
Petrycki avoids the body shot from Akulenko.
Petrycki fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A cross from Petrycki lands.
Eugeniy Akulenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Petrycki or perhaps it was just good defense by Akulenko, which made it look bad.
Akulenko throws a body punch but Petrycki moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Petrycki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akulenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrycki manages to avoid it.
Petrycki darts in trying to clinch
and Petrycki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akulenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrycki.
Petrycki throws a big shot that misses.
Akulenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrycki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrycki avoids a wild elbow strike from Akulenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrycki.
Petrycki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrycki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akulenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrycki can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrycki staying out of range there.
Akulenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Eugeniy Akulenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrycki lands a head kick. Akulenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Petrycki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Akulenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eugeniy Akulenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Petrycki.
Akulenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Akulenko looks to throw the jab but Petrycki is out of range.
Akulenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petrycki at a distance.
Akulenko motions for Petrycki to come forward. Akulenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Petrycki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrycki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akulenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrycki misses with a left hand
enabling Akulenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrycki misses with a hook.
A jab from Akulenko misses.
Akulenko moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrycki wants to break free but Akulenko has control.
Petrycki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Akulenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Petrycki manages to break the clinch.
Akulenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Akulenko lands a right hook to the body.
Petrycki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akulenko momentarily.
Petrycki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petrycki avoids the body shot from Akulenko.
Akulenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Akulenko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrycki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrycki closes the distance but Akulenko moves to the side
and Akulenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrycki has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrycki managing to block the knees to the body from Akulenko.
Petrycki blocks an uppercut.
Petrycki is trying to break the clinch but Akulenko is controlling him.
Petrycki has a couple of punches blocked by Akulenko.
Petrycki lands with a left to the head.
Akulenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Petrycki manages to break the clinch.
Petrycki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akulenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akulenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Akulenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akulenko tries to keep at a distance but Petrycki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Akulenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrycki controls his hands.
Akulenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Akulenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akulenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Petrycki's efforts to push away.
Akulenko scores with a shot to the side of Petrycki's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrycki is trying to break the clinch but Akulenko is controlling him.
Akulenko 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!
Akulenko blocking some punches.
Petrycki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrycki breaks from the clinch.
Akulenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akulenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akulenko works Petrycki's body with a nice hook.
Petrycki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akulenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Akulenko misses.
Akulenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jab from Akulenko.
Petrycki misses with a takedown attempt
and Akulenko counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Akulenko as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jab by Akulenko.
Petrycki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Akulenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akulenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrycki was well out of range. Poor timing from Akulenko.
Akulenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Akulenko misses with a looping left.
Petrycki throws a counter combo.
Akulenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akulenko closes the distance and clinches.
Petrycki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Akulenko misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akulenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrycki. That did some damage!
Petrycki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akulenko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Petrycki off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Petrycki right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Akulenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akulenko struggling to keep hold of the position.
Akulenko is really struggling to control Petrycki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Akulenko wants to control but Petrycki manages to buck him off and is now in Akulenko's guard! Nice work there by Petrycki!
Petrycki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Akulenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petrycki postures up and lands a big shot to Akulenko's brow.
Petrycki cracks Akulenko with a solid left hand.
Petrycki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrycki trying to control the position from guard on top but Akulenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akulenko wants to sweep here but Petrycki controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akulenko controlling Petrycki's posture.
Petrycki won't allow Akulenko to get back to his feet.
Akulenko trying to control the position.
Akulenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Akulenko, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko is trying to keep Petrycki in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Petrycki tries to move into range but Akulenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akulenko has closed the distance and engaged Petrycki in a clinch.
Petrycki manages to break the clinch.
Akulenko lands with a good body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrycki.
Bogdan Petrycki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrycki throws a good cross that connects.
Petrycki moves out of range as Akulenko strikes.
Petrycki tries to clinch up but Akulenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Akulenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrycki under the eye.
Akulenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrycki.
Petrycki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akulenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Petrycki scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrycki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Akulenko closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrycki avoids it.
Akulenko misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Petrycki fails to land.
Petrycki throws a head punch that misses.
Petrycki blocks an uppercut.
Petrycki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akulenko with a hook.
Akulenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petrycki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akulenko. Akulenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akulenko.
Petrycki misses with a two punch combination.
Petrycki misses with a lunging right hand
and Akulenko counters with a nice body shot.
Petrycki throws a series of punches but Akulenko moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eugeniy Akulenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akulenko 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugeniy Akulenko!
In his post fight interview, Eugeniy Akulenko started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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