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CEC 479 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antti Karhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvo Penaali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karhu comes to the cage accompanied by Samuli Edelmann - Teit meistä kauniin. Penaali has chosen Immortal Technique - Obnoxius as his entrance music. Arvo Penaali is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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138 lbs
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140 lbs
30 - 15 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antti Karhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Arvo Penaali!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhu throws a right hand that misses
and Penaali counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Penaali lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Penaali avoids the body shot from Karhu.
Penaali moves into range and connects with a jab.
Karhu looks to throw the jab but Penaali is out of range.
Karhu moves away from the strike by Penaali.
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penaali manages to avoid it.
Karhu misses with a left hand
enabling Penaali to counter with a crisp jab.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penaali tries to bum rush Karhu with a series of wild strikes but Karhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Penaali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karhu misses with a hook. Penaali ducked under it nicely.
Penaali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karhu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penaali takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu connects with a right hand. Penaali shakes it off.
Karhu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penaali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karhu misses with a body shot.
Penaali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Penaali stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karhu looks to land a left hand but Penaali moved out of range nicely.
Karhu throws a body punch but Penaali moves out of range.
Karhu is looking to wear down Penaali with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Karhu misses.
Penaali throws out a counter right but Karhu avoids it with no problem.
Penaali throws a combination that misses
and Karhu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Karhu lands a nice uppercut.
Penaali has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Karhu after a bit of a struggle.
Karhu stops a takedown attempt from Penaali.
Penaali dodges an elbow strike from Karhu.
Penaali dodges an elbow strike from Karhu.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karhu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Penaali's brow.
Penaali is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Karhu can't fight it off and eventually Penaali manages to take the fight to the floor. Karhu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Karhu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penaali in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karhu managing to control the position.
Penaali with a flurry of punches that miss.
Penaali content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Karhu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penaali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penaali stays in close to Karhu's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penaali stopping the sweep attempt from Karhu.
Karhu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karhu wants to sweep but no luck.
Karhu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penaali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penaali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karhu has momentary wrist control but Penaali slips an elbow through the middle.
Karhu looking for a sweep. Not yet Karhu, not yet.
Penaali postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Penaali passes Karhu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Karhu keeping hold of Penaali's head, controlling as best he can.
Penaali not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Penaali wants to control but Karhu is keeping him busy.
Karhu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Penaali.
Karhu taking some punishment here, with Penaali in his half guard.
Penaali is looking to take a break and control but Karhu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arvo Penaali will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big right from Karhu misses.
Penaali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karhu.
Karhu misses with a few strikes there.
Karhu misses with an uppercut.
Karhu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penaali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penaali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Penaali throws out a counter right but Karhu avoids it with no problem.
Karhu clinches with his opponent.
Penaali wants a takedown.
Karhu prevents the takedown attempt.
Karhu tries to throw a body punch but Penaali avoids it by throwing Karhu back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penaali gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Penaali is in close to Karhu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Penaali throws a big right hand that misses.
Penaali stays in close to Karhu's body and controls the position.
We've been informed that Penaali has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Penaali trying to control the position from guard on top but Karhu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penaali sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karhu's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karhu trying to control here.
Karhu wants to get back to full guard.
Karhu trying to control here.
Karhu is controlling Penaali's trapped leg to prevent Penaali from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karhu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Penaali sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karhu's guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Penaali lands a nice short elbow.
Penaali is looking for a kimura but Karhu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penaali to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penaali is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Karhu tries to get to full guard but Penaali has control of the leg.
Karhu trying to hold on to Penaali's head to control him but Penaali postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu is trying to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Penaali throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Penaali thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karhu trying to hold on to Penaali's head to control him but Penaali postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Penaali throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karhu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Penaali momentarily.
Karhu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penaali tries to avoid it but Karhu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penaali to the ground. Penaali escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karhu tries to clinch there but Penaali circles away.
Penaali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karhu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karhu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penaali takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karhu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Penaali.
Antti Karhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvo Penaali.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penaali dips to his left and cracks Karhu with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arvo Penaali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Karhu misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Karhu.
Karhu takes a swing at Penaali's ribcage but misses.
Penaali throws a counter combo.
Karhu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Penaali's hands.
Penaali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karhu.
Penaali unleashes a big counter combination but Karhu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Karhu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Antti Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penaali lands with a hook. Karhu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Penaali throws a looping overhand right but Karhu ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Penaali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karhu throws a looping overhand right but Penaali ducks down to avoid it.
Penaali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penaali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Penaali fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Karhu to the ground. Penaali is now in Karhu's guard.
Karhu looking for a guillotine here but Penaali defends easily.
Karhu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penaali defends well.
Karhu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penaali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penaali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karhu is keeping the position for now.
Karhu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karhu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penaali is aware though and is defending well.
Karhu keeping moving, preventing Penaali from controlling successfully.
Penaali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu looking for a sweep. Not yet Karhu, not yet.
Karhu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karhu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Penaali trying to control but Karhu is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Antti Karhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karhu just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Karhu takes a swing at Penaali's ribcage but misses.
Karhu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penaali.
Karhu loads up on a big right hand but Penaali slips the punch.
A nice side step and Penaali releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karhu tries to move into range but Penaali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karhu dives in for a single leg takedown but Penaali sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Karhu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Penaali moves into the clinch.
Karhu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Penaali goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karhu prevents it.
Karhu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karhu throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karhu tries to work over Penaali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Penaali tries to circle away but Karhu has him pinned against the cage.
Penaali manages to break the clinch.
Arvo Penaali is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Karhu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penaali circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Karhu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Penaali 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arvo Penaali!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Hardacre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veikko Rastila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rastila is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by One Hit. Damian Hardacre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
31 - 15 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Hardacre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Rastila!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardacre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rastila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hardacre slips a jab from Rastila.
Hardacre looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Hardacre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rastila lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardacre seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rastila lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hardacre takes a step back to recover.
Rastila throws a body kick that misses.
Rastila throws a low kick, looking for Hardacre's leg but Hardacre calmly moves out of range.
A left lands for Rastila.
Veikko Rastila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardacre misses with a left hand
and Rastila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardacre throws a leg kick but Rastila moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Rastila misses.
Hardacre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rastila.
Nice body punch from Hardacre.
Hardacre lands a jab.
It looks like Veikko Rastila has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardacre misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila tries to land a front kick but Hardacre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hardacre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rastila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rastila lands with a nice body kick.
Hardacre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rastila.
Rastila moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rastila tries to move into range but Hardacre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hardacre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rastila feints a counter leg kick.
Hardacre throws a hook but Rastila blocks it.
Rastila misses with a body shot.
Hardacre throws a sloppy body shot
and Rastila counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rastila connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hardacre momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rastila punishes Hardacre's body with a nice straight punch.
Rastila has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rastila getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rastila lands with a good body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rastila.
Hardacre lands a left and a right that send Rastila crashing to the mat, dazed. Hardacre thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rastila is rocked!
Hardacre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardacre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rastila.
As Hardacre backs off Rastila throws a huge counter combo but Hardacre manages to avoid it all.
Rastila misses with a shot to the body
and Hardacre counters with a nice leg kick.
Hardacre just misses with a punch to the body.
Rastila is looking to land body kicks.
Rastila connects with an inside leg kick.
Rastila scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hardacre in his tracks.
Rastila is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hardacre slips under a jab from Rastila.
A clash of legs there as Rastila blocks the low kick.
Rastila has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rastila misses with a leg kick
and Hardacre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hardacre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Hardacre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rastila throws a good cross that connects.
Hardacre tries a head kick but it misses.
Rastila throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good standup being displayed there by Rastila as he connects with a hook.
Rastila looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rastila smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A head kick misses from Hardacre.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardacre.
Rastila thuds his shin into the meat of Hardacre's side.
A low kick from Rastila is predictable there
and Hardacre counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rastila stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardacre.
Hardacre checks a leg kick.
Hardacre throwing a counter right hand but Rastila manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rastila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rastila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardacre manages to avoid it.
Hardacre misses with a straight left.
A jab from Rastila finds it's way through Hardacre's defenses.
Rastila cracks a nice hook into Hardacre's ribs.
Rastila throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hardacre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rastila.
Rastila ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardacre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rastila.
Rastila lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rastila on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rastila fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardacre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Rastila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Veikko Rastila's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hardacre misses with a low kick as Rastila jumps back.
Rastila defending well as Hardacre loads up on a big left hand.
Rastila throws a solid leg kick but Hardacre takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rastila.
A jab from Rastila misses.
Rastila scores with the left hand. Hardacre knows he should have avoided that one.
Hardacre misses with a body shot
and Rastila counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardacre checks a leg kick nicely.
Hardacre throws a leg kick
and Rastila counters with a solid body kick.
Good work by Hardacre as he checks the leg kick.
Rastila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hardacre is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rastila moves away from the strike by Hardacre.
Rastila goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hardacre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Veikko Rastila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardacre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hardacre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rastila.
Rastila slips a straight right by Hardacre.
A leg kick checked by Hardacre.
Hardacre on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rastila slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rastila lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hardacre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rastila moves away.
Rastila misses with a body kick.
Hardacre lands with a shot to the body.
Rastila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hardacre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rastila connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rastila wants to slow Hardacre down by chopping away at his legs.
Rastila throws a leg kick
and Hardacre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That has opened up Veikko Rastila's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rastila misses with an uppercut.
Hardacre throws a big counter combination but Rastila scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rastila. Hardacre does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rastila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rastila misses the body punch
enabling Hardacre to counter with a crisp jab.
Rastila avoids the body shot from Hardacre.
Rastila throws a low kick but Hardacre avoids it.
Hardacre appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Hardacre. Those never looked like landing.
Rastila dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardacre. That did some damage!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hardacre might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rastila scores with a jab to the head.
Hardacre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardacre throws a sloppy head kick and Rastila moves out of range easily.
Rastila lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice body kick from Rastila.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastila throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Rastila.
Hardacre misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Rastila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A right-left combo lands from Rastila.
Rastila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rastila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rastila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardacre.
Rastila lands with a right hand.
Rastila swings widly with a right hand
and Hardacre counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hardacre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rastila ducks under a wild hook from Hardacre.
Rastila misses with a body shot.
Rastila throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hardacre.
Hardacre will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hardacre lands a really nice looking cross but Rastila seems unphased.
Rastila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Rastila.
Rastila throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hardacre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rastila is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rastila lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rastila throws the left hand but Hardacre avoids the punch easily.
Rastila throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hardacre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hardacre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rastila.
Hardacre cracks Rastila with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rastila looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hardacre finish him?
Rastila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rastila counters with a body kick.
Rastila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardacre moves away.
Hardacre takes a swing at Rastila's ribcage but misses.
Hardacre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rastila throws a leg kick
and Hardacre counters with a nice uppercut.
Rastila throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Rastila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Veikko Rastila's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Rastila throws an off balance right hand
and Hardacre makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rastila really felt that one!
Rastila lands a jab to the head.
Rastila misses with a kick to the body.
Rastila scores with a spinning back kick!
Hardacre misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Rastila to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardacre drops Rastila with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rastila looks back up at him and smiles so Hardacre waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Rastila is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardacre finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Hardacre engages and cracks Rastila with a massive lead left hook - Rastila tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Hardacre is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damian Hardacre!
A less than humble Damian Hardacre misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson has chosen Harmonica as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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29
147 lbs
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28
142 lbs
19 - 11 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tomas Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Bronson!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marley throws a chopping leg kick but Bronson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted - Redemption in the buildup to the fight.
Bronson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bronson misses with a hook to the body
and Marley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marley looks for the body kick but Bronson saw that one coming.
Marley tried to score with a low kick but Bronson checks it.
Marley ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Marley lands a jab to the head.
Bronson is rocked!
Marley lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Bronson out cold! Bronson is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tomas Marley!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tomas Marley thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Charles Bronson spoke after the fight, saying 'Your boss ain't going to be my sponsor anymore next time after he stole my hype. Damn you Billy, damn you!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Galloway Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliézer Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado has chosen Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
180 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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42
177 lbs
34 - 26 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Galloway Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 26 - 1, fighting out of London, Eliézer Machado!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado scores with a one two! Sackett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machado steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sackett.
Machado lunges at Sackett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sackett's hand.
Machado lands with a nice body punch.
Sackett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machado moves forwards but Sackett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sackett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Herbs in the buildup to the fight.
Sackett throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
Machado jabs Sackett right on the nose. Sackett blinks but takes it well.
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 slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Sackett scores with a decent looking hook.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Machado moved away.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Machado's front leg but catches the back leg as Machado tries to avoid it.
Machado misses the jab.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Sackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Machado avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Machado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sackett with a body shot.
Sackett throws a shot to the body.
Sackett throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Machado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sackett with a body shot.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Machado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett ducks right into an uppercut from Machado.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
Sackett jabs Machado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Machado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Machado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machado might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sackett misses with a jab to the body
and Machado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Machado moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Sackett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Machado sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machado tries to counter with a clinch but Sackett shakes him off and moves away.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Machado doesn't manage to clinch there - Sackett circles away.
Sackett walks into a jab.
Machado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sackett is rocked!
Nice shot by Sackett.
Oh Sackett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machado wants to clinch.
Sackett seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Sackett misses.
Machado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machado's head backwards.
Sackett lands a glancing blow to the side of Machado's head.
Machado loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Sackett takes one to the chin there.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Sackett feints and then cracks Machado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machado down.
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado counters by clinching up.
Machado lands a shot to the body.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Machado lands an elbow inside that Sackett shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Machado misses with some punches.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Machado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Sackett misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sackett - that will leave a mark!
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Machado steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sackett.
Machado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Galloway Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Sackett lands.
Machado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.
Machado misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Galloway Sackett will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sackett connects with a single shot there.
Sackett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Machado connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sackett scrambles back to his feet.
Machado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machado fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sackett on the side of the head.
Machado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Machado tries to bum rush Sackett with a series of wild strikes but Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado closes the distance and clinches.
Sackett tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Sackett blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Machado lands a nice elbow.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado breaks the clinch.
Machado with a nice cross.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Sackett tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sackett throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Machado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett misses with a two punch combination.
Machado avoids the body shot from Sackett.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Machado has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Machado looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Sackett lands a nice shot that snaps Machado's head back.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch but Sackett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Machado slips under a jab.
Machado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Machado closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sackett takes an elbow to the temple.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Machado is rocked!
Sackett blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machado is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sackett tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Machado seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands an elbow inside.
Machado lands a nice elbow.
Machado blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
Good body shot from Sackett.
A short left from Sackett.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Machado breaks the clinch.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett digs a good body shot into Machado's ribs.
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 big left from Machado misses.
Sackett scores with a hook to the body. Machado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
Machado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sackett scores with a jab. Machado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado scores with a head kick.
Machado tries to clinch but Sackett is having none of it.
No joy there for Sackett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Galloway Sackett will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machado. That did some damage!
Sackett drops his hands momentarily and Machado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sackett lands a big head kick that sends Machado tumbling to the mat! Sackett takes a step backwards and waves Machado back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Machado misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett tests Machado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett drops Machado with a big left hand! Machado is injured, injured bad! Sackett jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galloway Sackett!
Galloway Sackett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Reach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chryst Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reach's entrance music is Here's Johnny. A fine choice. Chryst Halo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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36
195 lbs
36 - 15 - 2 |
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Johnny Reach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chryst Halo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo has closed the distance and engaged Reach in a clinch.
Halo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Reach is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Halo throws an off balance right hand
and Reach counters with a nice leg kick.
Chryst Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reach pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Halo tries a head kick but it misses.
Reach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reach throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halo.
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reach is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Halo misses with the body kick
and Reach counters with a good, hard body kick but Halo shrugs it off.
Halo throws a sloppy body shot
and Reach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reach lets loose with a powerful body kick. Halo will feel that in the morning.
Halo slips a jab from Reach.
Halo tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reach throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reach slips a straight right by Halo.
Halo misses with a jab to the body
and Reach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halo throws a leg kick
and Reach counters with a good, hard body kick but Halo shrugs it off.
Reach keeps Halo at a distance using the push kick.
Reach paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reach swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body kick from Reach.
Reach misses with a wild body shot.
Halo is looking to land body kicks.
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reach swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reach avoids a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Halo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halo throws a lazy right hand but Reach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reach is looking to counter with a body kick.
Halo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reach looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halo misses with a jab to the body
and Reach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reach throws a series of punches but Halo avoids them all with ease.
Halo clinches.
A short uppercut from Reach.
Halo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Halo struggles to land a body shot inside as Reach controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reach.
Halo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reach can't fight it off and eventually Halo manages to take the fight to the floor. Reach looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Halo wants to control from the top but Reach keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reach trying to keep a closed guard but Halo is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reach has control of Halo's left arm, preventing Halo from doing any damage.
Reach continues to stall.
Halo stays in close to Reach's body and controls the position.
Halo is continuing to stall.
Halo trying to control but Reach is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Halo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reach haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to the body from Halo misses
and Reach counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Halo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reach rather than just go for the knockout.
Halo checks a low kick from Reach.
A big left from Halo misses.
Reach is looking for a counter combo.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Halo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reach - the referee stops the clock and Halo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reach. Halo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reach checks a low kick from Halo.
Reach lands a nice shot that snaps Halo's head back.
Halo thumps Reach with a low kick.
Reach with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Halo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Reach dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Halo lands a jab to the head.
Halo checks a leg kick.
Reach is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reach misses with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Halo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Reach.
Reach has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Reach throws a jab when Halo was well out of range.
Reach throws a push kick but Halo slaps the foot to one side.
Reach moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Halo scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reach is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Halo looks to throw a body kick
and Reach counters with a body kick.
Chryst Halo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reach.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo lands a jab to the head.
Halo walks into a straight right hand from Reach.
Halo throws a series of punches but Reach moves out of range.
Halo lands a jab.
Reach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halo works Reach's body with a nice hook.
Halo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reach lands a really nice looking cross but Halo seems unphased.
Reach pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Halo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reach throws a nice looking combination but Halo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Halo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Reach.
Reach throws a lazy uppercut
and Halo counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnny Reach is winning the standup battle so far.
Halo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reach counters with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Halo. That's going to slow Reach down.
Halo lands a head kick. Reach smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reach.
Halo feints and then cracks Reach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reach down.
Reach connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Halo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reach.
Halo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reach takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Halo looks to land a combination but Reach avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halo swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Reach counter with a right hand.
Reach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halo moves away.
Halo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Halo lands with a nice body punch.
Halo shoots in but Reach avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Halo throws a wild body kick that Reach sees coming a mile off.
Reach is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Halo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Halo feints and then cracks Reach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reach down.
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Reach.
Halo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Halo lands a big head kick that sends Reach tumbling to the mat! Halo takes a step backwards and waves Reach back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Reach is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reach throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Halo.
Halo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reach counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Halo takes a swing at Reach's ribcage but misses.
Halo throws an off balance right hand
and Reach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reach looks for the body kick but Halo saw that one coming.
Reach throws a body shot but no joy.
Halo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Halo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reach at a distance.
Halo misses with a right hand
and Reach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo throws a right and a left that Reach avoids nicely.
Reach lands a big head kick that sends Halo to the canvas! Reach follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Reach!
Our winner, Johnny Reach, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenta Kobashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Harbor (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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203 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenta Kobashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Harbor!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobashi digs a good body shot into Harbor's ribs.
Harbor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kobashi.
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Harbor is just out of range.
Harbor scores with a sloppy right hand. Kobashi should have avoided that one.
Kobashi scores with a jab to the jaw.
A low kick from Kobashi is predictable there
and Harbor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Kobashi.
Harbor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been told by Kobashi's head coaches at Bruize Brothaz that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harbor checks a leg kick.
Kobashi scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Harbor has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kobashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kobashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Kobashi.
Kobashi defending well as Harbor loads up on a big left hand.
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!
Harbor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kobashi quickly recovers to half guard.
Harbor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kobashi trying to control here.
Harbor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harbor lands a nice short elbow.
Harbor prevents Kobashi from improving his position.
Harbor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kobashi defending well though.
Kobashi wants to get back to his feet.
Harbor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kobashi keeps working.
Kobashi pushes Harbor off looking to stand but Harbor dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ground and pound from Harbor.
Harbor thows a huge punch but Kobashi dodges it nicely.
Kobashi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Harbor.
Harbor trying to control the position from guard on top but Kobashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kobashi pulls Harbor in close to prevent any damage.
Harbor trying to control but Kobashi is working from the bottom.
Kobashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harbor.
Kobashi pulls Harbor in close to his closed guard and prevents Harbor from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harbor is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harbor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kobashi quickly recovers to half guard.
Kobashi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Harbor.
Kobashi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harbor is controlling him.
Kobashi keeping moving, preventing Harbor from controlling successfully.
Harbor wants to pass the guard but Kobashi is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kobashi wants to stand but Harbor is controlling the position.
Kobashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harbor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harbor scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harbor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harbor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kobashi 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.
Harbor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kobashi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kobashi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kobashi!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Harbor will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kobashi.
Harbor slips a jab from Kobashi.
Kobashi is looking to land body kicks.
Harbor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Harbor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harbor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kobashi but Kobashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kobashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi connects with a leg kick. Harbor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kobashi clobbers Harbor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kobashi throws a body kick that misses.
Kobashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harbor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kobashi stuns Harbor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbor missing with a left hand there. Kobashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kobashi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kobashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harbor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harbor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kobashi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
Kobashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harbor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobashi.
Harbor misses the jab.
Harbor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A cross from Kobashi lands.
Kobashi tries to land a leg kick but Harbor saw it coming and moves away.
Harbor feints the counter takedown.
Harbor just misses with a punch to the body.
Kobashi connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harbor.
Kobashi fakes the leg kick and cracks Harbor in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Harbor slips under a jab from Kobashi.
Harbor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kobashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kobashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harbor.
Harbor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobashi moves away.
Harbor throws a series of punches but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harbor on the side of the head.
Kenta Kobashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kobashi jabs Harbor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kobashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harbor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Harbor cracks Kobashi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harbor swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi throws a sloppy head kick and Harbor moves out of range easily.
Kobashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harbor can do to turn this around?
Kobashi cracks Harbor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harbor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kobashi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kobashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harbor throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harbor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kobashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Kobashi misses its target.
Harbor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harbor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harbor lands a nice looking body shot.
Kobashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harbor. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi throws a shot from downtown. Harbor moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harbor throws out a loose jab but Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harbor moves out of range of the strikes.
Harbor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kobashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harbor scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harbor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harbor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harbor connects with a body shot.
Kenta Kobashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harbor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harbor looks to land a right hand but Kobashi moved out of range.
Harbor lands a right hook to the body.
Harbor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kobashi.
Kobashi thuds his right hand into Harbor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kobashi takes one on the button.
Harbor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harbor lands in his opponent's guard.
Kobashi pushes Harbor off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Harbor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harbor throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kobashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kobashi swings for the body but Harbor moves out of range.
Kobashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobashi moves forwards but Harbor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harbor shoots in but no luck this time.
Kobashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kobashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kobashi thumps Harbor with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harbor. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harbor throws a series of punches but Kobashi avoids them all with ease.
Harbor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Kobashi misses
and Harbor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harbor throws out a loose jab but Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harbor misses with a straight left.
Harbor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kobashi defends it nicely.
Kenta Kobashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Harbor.
Kobashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kobashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harbor misses the shot to the body.
Kobashi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Harbor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi moves forwards but Harbor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harbor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kobashi.
Kobashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Harbor avoided it.
Kobashi scores with a leg kick.
Harbor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kobashi tests Harbor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harbor scores with a shot to the body.
Kobashi throws a hook but Harbor avoids it easily.
Harbor misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harbor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kobashi.
Kobashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kobashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harbor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kobashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Harbor.
Kobashi staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kobashi connects with a looping right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harbor.
A telegraphed right hand from Kobashi misses the target.
Kobashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harbor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kobashi lands a leg kick that knocks Harbor off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Kobashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harbor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kobashi.
Kobashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harbor misses with a jab to the body
and Kobashi counters with an outside leg kick.
Kobashi tries to score with a low kick but Harbor moves his leg out of the way.
Harbor lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harbor misses with a hook
and Kobashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harbor moves out of range as Kobashi throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harbor. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harbor misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi counters with a nice body shot.
Harbor misses with an uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Harbor looks to land a combination but Kobashi avoids it well.
Harbor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kobashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harbor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kobashi can pounce on him.
Kobashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kobashi lands a leg kick that knocks Harbor off balance momentarily.
Harbor takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Kobashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kenta Kobashi.
I think Kobashi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Kobashi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Musashi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sword of the Stranger - Mukoh Hadan. Ryu Musashi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Trey Brown's chin.
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
24 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ryu Musashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Brown!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musashi misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Musashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Musashi off balance momentarily.
Musashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Musashi misses.
Musashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Musashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bjorn's Elite Team in the buildup to the fight.
Brown slips a jab from Musashi.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Musashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown defending well as Musashi loads up on a big left hand.
Musashi 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.
Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Musashi.
Brown throws a leg kick but Musashi checks it.
Musashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Musashi throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Musashi.
Musashi throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Musashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Musashi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown moves forwards but Musashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Musashi misses.
Brown replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Musashi blocks it well.
Musashi misses with an uppercut.
Brown does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brown swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Musashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Musashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked
and Musashi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Musashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Musashi misses with a hook.
Musashi loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Nice shot by Musashi.
Musashi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brown tries to land a leg kick but Musashi saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Musashi.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
Musashi misses with a low kick as Brown jumps back.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Musashi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Musashi swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Musashi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Brown lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown 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.
Musashi trying to control from the bottom.
Musashi is looking to improve his position.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Musashi trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown is keen to just control but Musashi is a slippery customer.
Musashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Musashi is pulling down on Brown's head. It's preventing any offense from Brown, at least for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Musashi working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Musashi has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Musashi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brown misses with a body shot.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown blocks a low kick nicely.
Musashi throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Musashi counters with a right hand to the body.
Musashi throws an off balance right hand
and Musashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Ryu Musashi has been cut.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
Good shot there by Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown cracks Musashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Musashi is rocked!
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown feints the counter takedown.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Musashi coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Musashi.
It looked like Musashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Musashi scores with a shot to the body.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Musashi moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Musashi, right into the meat.
Ryu Musashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Musashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Musashi swinging wildly here.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Musashi. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
That kick from Musashi tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Musashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Musashi is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Musashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Musashi.
Musashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Musashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Musashi swings widly with a right hand
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Brown avoids the body shot from Musashi.
Musashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown throws a head kick but Musashi moves out of range.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Musashi counters with a good low kick that Brown was not able to check.
Musashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Ryu Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Musashi lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Brown misses.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Musashi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking.
Nice shot by Musashi.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brown throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range.
Brown lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to land a leg kick but Musashi saw it coming and moves away.
Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Musashi moves out of range easily.
Musashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Musashi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brown avoids the body shot from Musashi.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Musashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Musashi counters with a right hand to the body.
Brown's corner calls for a 1-2. Brown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brown misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Musashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ryu Musashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryu Musashi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A low kick from Musashi is predictable there
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Musashi checks a leg kick.
Musashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
Brown swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Musashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Musashi is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Musashi swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands the left hand.
Oh Musashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Musashi's belly button to the back.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Musashi loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Brown lands a beautiful left hook that drops Musashi. Musashi tries to recover but Brown is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Musashi lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trey Brown!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cinder Smaug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles DaCoca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Charles DaCoca enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cinder Smaug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles DaCoca!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DaCoca avoids a kick to the body.
Smaug is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Charles DaCoca has been cut.
DaCoca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smaug waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DaCoca.
It seemed like DaCoca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smaug drives through and clinches with DaCoca against the cage.
A short right from Smaug.
DaCoca misses with a hook from the clinch.
DaCoca lands a right hand.
DaCoca is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smaug gets through DaCoca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DaCoca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smaug misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smaug lands with a left to the head.
Smaug blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smaug.
DaCoca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DaCoca.
Smaug stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smaug looking to slow down the pace here.
Good body shot from Smaug.
Smaug throws a punch but it's blocked by DaCoca.
DaCoca trying to control the position but instead, Smaug has worked for underhooks and has pushed DaCoca into the cage.
Smaug tries to throw a body punch but DaCoca avoids it by throwing Smaug back against the cage.
DaCoca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DaCoca blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smaug.
Smaug tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smaug tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DaCoca's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smaug.
Smaug misses with a hook to the ribs.
DaCoca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smaug's elbow.
DaCoca blocks an uppercut.
Smaug goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smaug swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DaCoca blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smaug struggles to land a body shot inside as DaCoca controls his hands.
Smaug lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DaCoca backwards.
DaCoca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smaug is stalling here.
Smaug is trying to stall.
A short right from DaCoca on the inside.
A short left from Smaug.
That has opened up Charles DaCoca's cut even more.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DaCoca blocks a body shot from Smaug.
Smaug tries a body shot but DaCoca blocks it.
DaCoca has a couple of punches blocked by Smaug.
DaCoca can't find room to land a body shot as Smaug controls the action.
DaCoca lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smaug works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smaug.
DaCoca misses with a punch to the body.
DaCoca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smaug tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smaug stalling in the clinch.
Smaug tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DaCoca's elbow.
DaCoca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smaug.
Smaug lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DaCoca throws a punch but it's blocked by Smaug.
DaCoca scores with a shot to the side of Smaug's head.
Smaug working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DaCoca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DaCoca moves out of range of the leg kick from Smaug.
Smaug looks for the body kick but DaCoca saw that one coming.
Smaug defending well as DaCoca loads up on a big left hand.
DaCoca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smaug manages to avoid it.
Smaug moves in looking to clinch but DaCoca pushes him off.
DaCoca misses with a low kick as Smaug jumps back.
Smaug tries to close the distance and clinch up but DaCoca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smaug tries to clinch but DaCoca moves away
and DaCoca counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smaug won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DaCoca wants to control but Smaug is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DaCoca fails to land a wild elbow strike.
DaCoca is looking to take a break and control but Smaug is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smaug tries to escape but DaCoca is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DaCoca staying calm.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cinder Smaug dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles DaCoca's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smaug throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DaCoca lands a leg kick that knocks Smaug off balance momentarily.
Cinder Smaug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smaug lands with a right hand.
DaCoca moves out of range of the body kick.
DaCoca looks to land a right hand but Smaug moved out of range.
DaCoca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smaug slips under a jab from DaCoca.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from DaCoca. Smaug shrugs it off though.
DaCoca scores with a sloppy right hand. Smaug should have avoided that one.
It looks like Cinder Smaug has been cut.
DaCoca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smaug throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DaCoca stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
DaCoca cracks a nice hook into Smaug's ribs.
Smaug on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smaug throws a combination that misses
and DaCoca counters with a nice uppercut.
Smaug tries to close the distance and clinch but DaCoca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DaCoca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DaCoca walks into a stiff left hand from Smaug.
DaCoca lands a slapping body shot.
Smaug throws a big shot that misses.
Charles DaCoca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smaug clinches with his opponent.
Smaug misses with a hook to the ribs.
DaCoca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from DaCoca.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smaug tries to stall but DaCoca uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cinder Smaug has scored more points in the clinch so far.
DaCoca prevents a body shot from Smaug.
A head punch on the inside from Smaug fails to land.
Smaug lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smaug struggles to land a body shot inside as DaCoca controls his hands.
Smaug lands a hook that snaps the head of DaCoca backwards.
DaCoca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smaug's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smaug.
DaCoca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DaCoca struggles to land a body shot inside as Smaug controls his hands.
DaCoca pushes Smaug back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smaug scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DaCoca.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smaug misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smaug tries to work over DaCoca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DaCoca can't find room to land a body shot as Smaug controls the action.
Smaug presses DaCoca against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smaug has a couple of punches blocked by DaCoca.
DaCoca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smaugs head.
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!
Smaug blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smaug tries to work over DaCoca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smaug swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DaCoca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smaug wants to stall.
DaCoca misses with a punch to the body.
Smaug tries to throw a body punch but DaCoca avoids it by throwing Smaug back against the cage.
DaCoca struggles to land a body shot inside as Smaug controls his hands.
Smaug is looking to control DaCoca's arms but DaCoca gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smaug has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smaug.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaCoca pushes Smaug back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smaug swings wildly with an uppercut but DaCoca uses good head movement to avoid it.
DaCoca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Smaug.
The cut above Charles DaCoca's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A head punch on the inside from Smaug fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Smaug fails to land.
DaCoca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DaCoca misses with a punch to the body.
Smaug lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smaug takes a shot to the head.
DaCoca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smaug's elbow.
Smaug fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DaCoca lands an uppercut.
DaCoca misses with a punch to the body.
DaCoca working hard to break the clinch.
DaCoca prevents a body shot from Smaug.
DaCoca lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smaug backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A body shot lands from Smaug.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smaug is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but DaCoca is keeping busy.
Smaug blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DaCoca blocking some punches.
Smaug misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from DaCoca.
Smaug's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DaCoca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smaug throws a punch but it's blocked by DaCoca.
DaCoca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DaCoca lands a right hand.
Cinder Smaug's cut is getting worse.
Smaug swings wildly with an uppercut but DaCoca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smaug goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DaCoca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charles DaCoca will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smaug connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
DaCoca misses with a kick to the body.
DaCoca just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Smaug misses the target.
Smaug drives through and clinches with DaCoca against the cage.
Smaug tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DaCoca's elbow.
Smaug misses with a punch on the inside.
Smaug blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DaCoca blocks a body shot from Smaug.
Smaug controlling the action here for a moment.
DaCoca lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DaCoca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DaCoca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from DaCoca.
DaCoca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smaug.
Smaug is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but DaCoca is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smaug swings wildly with an uppercut but DaCoca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smaug makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smaug lands a right hand.
DaCoca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DaCoca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smaug or not.
Smaug blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DaCoca blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smaug as DaCoca tries to tie him up.
DaCoca takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smaug.
Smaug blocks a body shot from DaCoca.
Smaug misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smaug lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DaCoca.
Smaug misses with a short punch on the inside.
DaCoca blocks a body shot from Smaug.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaCoca blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DaCoca.
DaCoca can't find room to land a body shot as Smaug controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smaug creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DaCoca lands a nice shot to the body.
Smaug blocking some punches.
Smaug working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Charles DaCoca's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smaug is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smaug swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DaCoca'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.
Smaug throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DaCocas head.
DaCoca struggles to land a body shot inside as Smaug controls his hands.
Smaug misses with a hook to the ribs.
DaCoca tries to work over Smaug's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smaug stalls.
Smaug lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DaCoca pushes Smaug back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smaug tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DaCoca lands a body shot in the clinch.
DaCoca misses with the head strike.
DaCoca manages to break the clinch.
Smaug keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smaug tries to counter by moving into the clinch but DaCoca manages to circle out of the way.
Smaug closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for DaCoca.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smaug doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smaug tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smaug.
Smaug has a couple of punches blocked by DaCoca.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smaug swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DaCoca.
The referee is keeping an eye on DaCoca - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
DaCoca lands a hook that snaps the head of Smaug backwards.
Smaug misses with a body punch.
DaCoca stalling in the clinch.
DaCoca has a couple of punches blocked by Smaug.
Smaug lands a nice shot to the body.
Smaug throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smaug lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smaug tries to work over DaCoca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DaCoca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charles DaCoca's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cinder Smaug!
Cinder Smaug seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Charles DaCoca had this to say: 'That was unexpected.. Well done.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michel Teló (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dasha Karimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teló comes to the cage accompanied by Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. Karimov has chosen ACDC - Hells Bells as his entrance music. Dasha Karimov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michel Teló!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dasha Karimov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karimov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teló ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karimov moves away.
Teló throws a leg kick but Karimov checks it.
Karimov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Teló moves away from the strike by Karimov.
Karimov throws a leg kick which misses Teló's front leg but catches the back leg as Teló tries to avoid it.
Teló misses the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Teló has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Karimov lands a jab to the head.
Teló misses with an uppercut
and Karimov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karimov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Teló.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karimov.
Karimov looks for the body kick but Teló saw that one coming.
Teló lands a nice shot to the body.
Karimov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karimov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Teló looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Karimov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Teló scores with a hook.
Karimov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Teló throws out a powerful jab.
Karimov checks a leg kick nicely.
Teló misses with a body shot.
Teló on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karimov throws a big shot that misses.
Teló misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teló backing away here, and Karimov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Michel Teló seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teló throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karimov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teló scores with a nice body kick.
Karimov misses with a hook.
Teló throws a right hand that Karimov ducks under and follows up with a left that Karimov also avoids with ease.
Teló ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teló throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Teló takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karimov misses with a hook. Teló ducked under it nicely.
Teló keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Teló on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karimov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Teló scores with a jab to the jaw.
Teló swings widly with a right hand
and Karimov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teló swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karimov counters with a straight right hand.
Teló misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Teló does no damage.
And Karimov responds with a good body kick, but Teló manages to step out the way in time.
Karimov throws a wild body kick that Teló sees coming a mile off.
Teló tries to counter with a takedown but Karimov is quick to defend against it.
Karimov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Teló shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karimov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Teló in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Karimov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michel Teló!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mika Saarenpaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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170 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
25 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mika Saarenpaa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Volkov.
Volkov ducks right into an uppercut from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a chopping leg kick but Volkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Saarenpaa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Volkov.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Volkov blocks it well.
Saarenpaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saarenpaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saarenpaa moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Saarenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Volkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saarenpaa clobbers Volkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saarenpaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkov counters with a nice body shot.
Volkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Volkov.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Saarenpaa.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Saarenpaa saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saarenpaa is able to avoid easily.
Saarenpaa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Volkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa connects with a body shot.
Saarenpaa takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Volkov misses with a body punch.
Saarenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov misses with a body punch.
Saarenpaa controlling the action here for a moment.
Saarenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Saarenpaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Volkov being controlled against the cage.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saarenpaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saarenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Saarenpaa blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Volkov working aggressively here.
Volkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saarenpaa.
Volkov scores with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saarenpaa misses with the head strike.
Volkov lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Volkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
Still in the clinch, Volkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Volkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
Volkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saarenpaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Volkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saarenpaas head.
Saarenpaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saarenpaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov effectively controlling the action here.
Volkov presses Saarenpaa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Saarenpaa fails to land.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov tries a body shot but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Volkov lands with a light punch inside.
Volkov misses with a body punch.
Saarenpaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Saarenpaa avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Saarenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Saarenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saarenpaa connects with the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Volkov.
Saarenpaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Saarenpaa pushes Volkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Saarenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Saarenpaa back against the cage.
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 Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Volkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Volkov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saarenpaa under the eye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saarenpaa throws out a powerful jab.
Saarenpaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saarenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saarenpaa - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed right hand from Saarenpaa misses the target.
Saarenpaa throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Saarenpaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Volkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saarenpaa throws a wild body kick that Volkov sees coming a mile off.
Volkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarenpaa.
Good standup being displayed there by Saarenpaa as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saarenpaa is able to avoid easily.
Volkov works Saarenpaa's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Volkov.
Volkov feints and then cracks Saarenpaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saarenpaa down.
Volkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saarenpaa.
Volkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Volkov's head coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Saarenpaa dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Saarenpaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Volkov throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.
Volkov misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Saarenpaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saarenpaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa slips a jab from Volkov.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Saarenpaa moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.
Saarenpaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saarenpaa looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Volkov lands a jab-cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov cracks Saarenpaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the liver by Saarenpaa. Beautiful body shot.
Volkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Volkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Volkov digs a good body shot into Saarenpaa's ribs.
Saarenpaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Volkov throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Volkov misses with a kick to the body.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws the kick towards the body but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Volkov tries to land a front kick but Saarenpaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saarenpaa scores with a punch to the head.
Saarenpaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volkov 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 Saarenpaa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saarenpaa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saarenpaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Saarenpaa moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Saarenpaa finds it's target.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Saarenpaa.
Volkov tries to land a front kick but Saarenpaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Saarenpaa.
Volkov tests Saarenpaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Saarenpaa looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saarenpaa slips a jab from Volkov.
Saarenpaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkov.
Saarenpaa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crunch! Saarenpaa slams his shin into Volkov's torso.
Volkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saarenpaa swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Saarenpaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkov doesn't seem bothered though.
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkov looks to land a body kick but Saarenpaa moved away.
Saarenpaa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Volkov.
Saarenpaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saarenpaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Volkov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Volkov feints and then cracks Saarenpaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saarenpaa down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saarenpaa scores with a sloppy right hand. Volkov should have avoided that one.
Saarenpaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Volkov throws the kick towards the body but Saarenpaa avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov misses with a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Volkov misses with a low kick as Saarenpaa jumps back.
Saarenpaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Volkov in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Saarenpaa throws out a counter right but Volkov avoids it with no problem.
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Volkov.
Saarenpaa slips a straight right by Volkov.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Saarenpaa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Volkov throws the kick towards the body but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Volkov there.
Saarenpaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
Mika Saarenpaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa looks to land a body kick but Volkov moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saarenpaa throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Saarenpaa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a lazy head kick
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick, looking for Volkov's leg but Volkov calmly moves out of range.
Saarenpaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down.
Saarenpaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to move into range but Saarenpaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a right hand that misses
and Volkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saarenpaa thinking.
Volkov throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
And Saarenpaa responds with a good body kick, but Volkov manages to step out the way in time.
Saarenpaa throws a wild body kick that Volkov sees coming a mile off.
Volkov cracks Saarenpaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Volkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saarenpaa misses with a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Saarenpaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkov.
Saarenpaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
A jab lands there for Saarenpaa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Volkov scores with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa clobbers Volkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov has been cut.
Good exchange - Saarenpaa coming out on top.
An inside leg kick lands from Volkov.
Volkov misses the jab.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saarenpaa works the jab nicely.
Volkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Volkov. That snapped Saarenpaa's head back.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Volkov throws out a powerful jab.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa throws a nice looking combination but Volkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Volkov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov!
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am proud communist.'.
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