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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amis Pelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silas Monk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monk is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ave Maria. Silas Monk has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Amis Pelle's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amis Pelle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silas Monk!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Monk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Silas Monk has been cut.
Pelle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monk.
Monk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pelle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pelle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monk in his tracks.
Pelle misses with a straight right.
Pelle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab by Monk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pelle throws a shot from downtown. Monk moves away and avoids it.
Pelle moves out of range as Monk throws a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Pelle misses its target.
Sloppy strikes from Pelle. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Monk throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Pelle is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Silas Monk!
Silas Monk took some time post fight to say the following; 'I farted'.
Amis Pelle was interviewed post fight and said 'That coward got lucky. '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Tsoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ode Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsoi comes to the cage accompanied by Zvezda po Imeni Solnce. On his way into the cage it seems that Viktor Tsoi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Viktor Tsoi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viktor Tsoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 4, fighting out of London, Ode Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsoi throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Tsoi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokinen.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsoi manages to avoid it.
Jokinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsoi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tsoi feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.
Tsoi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
As Jokinen backs away, Tsoi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tsoi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tsoi blocks a jab.
Tsoi with a hook.
Jokinen slips a straight right by Tsoi.
Jokinen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tsoi is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tsoi connects with an inside leg kick.
Jokinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Tsoi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jokinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tsoi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down.
Tsoi cracks Jokinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tsoi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tsoi throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jokinen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tsoi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jokinen's head.
Jokinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tsoi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tsoi misses with a straight right.
Jokinen works the jab nicely.
Tsoi checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jokinen. That's going to slow Tsoi down.
Tsoi throws a leg kick that misses.
Tsoi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jokinen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsoi. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsoi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsoi.
No joy there for Tsoi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jokinen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Viktor Tsoi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Tsoi.
Jokinen slips a straight right by Tsoi.
Jokinen throws a fast counter high kick but Tsoi manages to duck under it in time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jokinen.
Tsoi moves in looking to clinch but Jokinen pushes him off.
Tsoi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Viktor Tsoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ode Jokinen.
Tsoi scores with the left hand. Jokinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Tsoi punishes Jokinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tsoi on the side of the head.
Tsoi connects with a single shot there.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Tsoi.
Tsoi backing away here, and Jokinen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tsoi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jokinen walks into a straight right hand from Tsoi.
Tsoi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokinen.
Jokinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Tsoi. That snapped Jokinen's head back.
Jokinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tsoi. Jokinen shrugs it off though.
Tsoi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsoi drives through with a takedown into Jokinen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tsoi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsoi controlling from the top position.
Tsoi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
Jokinen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tsoi passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen can't escape the position.
Tsoi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Tsoi cracks Jokinen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jokinen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tsoi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Tsoi 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.
Jokinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jokinen is looking to slow Tsoi down with leg kicks.
Tsoi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tsoi throws a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tsoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tsoi. That's going to slow Jokinen down.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jokinen moves out of range as Tsoi strikes.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsoi.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Tsoi moves out of range.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsoi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Tsoi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jokinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsoi misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
Viktor Tsoi is winning the standup battle so far.
Jokinen throws a right hand that Tsoi ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsoi also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Tsoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsoi.
Jokinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tsoi.
Jokinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jokinen 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.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsoi misses the target.
Jokinen moves forwards but Tsoi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jokinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jokinen fails to land the takedown.
Tsoi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tsoi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jokinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tsoi.
Tsoi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tsoi defends well and Jokinen ends up having to push Tsoi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tsoi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokinen can do to turn this around?
Jokinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
Tsoi digs a good body shot into Jokinen's ribs.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsoi misses with a straight right.
Tsoi misses with a wild body shot.
Tsoi lands a slapping body shot.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsoi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jokinen.
Jokinen thumps Tsoi with a low kick.
Tsoi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tsoi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jokinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Jokinen walks into a jab.
Tsoi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tsoi misses with a leg kick.
Tsoi throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jokinen tries to land a body kick
and Tsoi counters with a nice body shot.
Jokinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi blocks a leg kick.
Tsoi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tsoi misses with a looping right.
Tsoi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tsoi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsoi ducks right into an uppercut from Jokinen.
Tsoi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
Tsoi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jokinen counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsoi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jokinen's best efforts.
Jokinen is thwarting Tsoi's attempts to control the position.
Jokinen thows a huge punch but Tsoi dodges it nicely.
Tsoi tries to get to full guard but Jokinen has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen works his way into side control.
Jokinen just content to control the position.
Jokinen lands some shots froms side control.
Jokinen working the ground and pound.
Jokinen scoring with punches and elbows.
Tsoi is trying to improve his position.
Jokinen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tsoi down.
Tsoi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jokinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ode Jokinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jokinen misses with a body punch
and Tsoi counters with a good low kick that Jokinen was not able to check.
Jokinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jokinen misses with a hook.
Jokinen throws a solid leg kick but Tsoi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jokinen.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tsoi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tsoi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jokinen on the side of the head.
Jokinen shoots in but Tsoi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Tsoi tries to sprawl out of it but Jokinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tsoi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen fails with the takedown
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Viktor Tsoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ode Jokinen.
Tsoi misses with a hook.
Tsoi fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Tsoi finds it's target.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsoi.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Tsoi.
Jokinen scores with a jab. Tsoi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jokinen gets the takedown into side control.
Tsoi tries to improve position but can't.
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsoi keeps working.
Jokinen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tsoi is trying to control Jokinen's posture but Jokinen avoids it.
Tsoi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jokinen off and has taken his back!
Ode Jokinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Tsoi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jokinen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jokinen can't escape the position.
Jokinen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tsoi.
Jokinen is trying to escape the mount.
Tsoi looking to control but Jokinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tsoi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jokinen wants to hold on but Tsoi pushes him away.
Jokinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Tsoi has a good base and remains in mount.
Jokinen keeps trying to improve his position.
Jokinen gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Jokinen trying to control here.
Tsoi works his way into side control.
Jokinen tries to bench press Tsoi off him but Tsoi keeps the position.
Tsoi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tsoi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jokinen!
Jokinen is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Tsoi clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tsoi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
and Tsoi counters with a one-two to the body.
Good shot there by Tsoi.
Jokinen misses with a takedown attempt - Tsoi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tsoi lands a glancing blow to the side of Jokinen's head.
Jokinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jokinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jokinen tries to score with a low kick but Tsoi moves his leg out of the way.
Tsoi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jokinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jokinen throws the kick towards the body but Tsoi avoids it.
Tsoi misses the jab.
Tsoi looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tsoi. Tsoi obviously looking to wear him down.
Tsoi connects with a single shot there.
Tsoi lands with a right hand.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with a looping right.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Tsoi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tsoi blocks a low kick nicely.
Tsoi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tsoi misses with a jab to the body
and Jokinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Jokinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tsoi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen delivers a nice body kick.
Tsoi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tsoi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jokinen blocks a jab.
Jokinen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tsoi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Tsoi throws a low kick but Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Tsoi scores with a hook.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Tsoi.
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsoi throws out the jab.
Jokinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Tsoi steps away.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Tsoi.
Jokinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Tsoi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jokinen throws a push kick but Tsoi slaps the foot to one side.
Tsoi feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down.
Jokinen moves out of range as Tsoi strikes.
Tsoi throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jokinen connects with a right hand. Tsoi shakes it off.
Tsoi slips under a jab from Jokinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tsoi can pounce on him.
Tsoi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jokinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tsoi checks a low kick from Jokinen.
It looked like Tsoi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jokinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tsoi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tsoi misses with an uppercut.
Jokinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsoi throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot.
Tsoi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen.
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsoi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsoi throwing a counter right hand but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Tsoi dodges the punch combination from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a leg kick
and Tsoi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsoi misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a body shot
and Tsoi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jokinen lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jokinen is defended easily by Tsoi.
Jokinen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a takedown but Tsoi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jokinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tsoi throwing a counter right hand but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Viktor Tsoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ode Jokinen.
Good leg kick by Tsoi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tsoi moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsoi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jokinen on the side of the head.
Jokinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tsoi is fending him off so far but Jokinen persists. Nope, Tsoi circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsoi misses with a kick to the body.
Tsoi tries to sprawl but Jokinen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jokinen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jokinen misses with a head shot. Tsoi uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Tsoi had his way with Ode Jokinen in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tsoi misses the shot to the body.
Tsoi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokinen misses with the combination.
Tsoi throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses
and Tsoi counters with a thumping low kick.
Tsoi 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.
Tsoi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jokinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jokinen keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jokinen works Tsoi's body with a nice hook.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tsoi as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tsoi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tsoi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tsoi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jokinen throws a leg kick which misses Tsoi's front leg but catches the back leg as Tsoi tries to avoid it.
Jokinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsoi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tsoi looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Jokinen is looking for the big counter here.
Tsoi misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsoi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jokinen.
Tsoi throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot.
Jokinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tsoi with a body shot.
Tsoi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tsoi thumps Jokinen with a low kick.
Jokinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tsoi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jokinen scrambles back to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tsoi checks a leg kick.
Tsoi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tsoi scoring well with a low kick there.
Viktor Tsoi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Jokinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tsoi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsoi lands with a hook. Jokinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tsoi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Tsoi.
Jokinen misses with a hook. Tsoi ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsoi throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tsoi.
Jokinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tsoi looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range.
Tsoi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jokinen's head backwards.
Tsoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tsoi. Tsoi obviously looking to wear him down.
Tsoi ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Ode Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi motions for Jokinen to come forward. Tsoi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tsoi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tsoi - that will leave a mark!
Tsoi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jokinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch combination from Jokinen misses.
Tsoi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tsoi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jokinen on the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tsoi.
Jokinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jokinen misses with a low kick as Tsoi jumps back.
Jokinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jokinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tsoi. Tsoi obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tsoi.
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!
Tsoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Tsoi throws a leg kick which misses Jokinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jokinen tries to avoid it.
Jokinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tsoi finds it's way round the side to connect with Jokinen's head.
Jokinen cracks Tsoi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tsoi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tsoi stuffs the takedown.
Jokinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tsoi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tsoi. That's going to slow Jokinen down.
Jokinen shoots for a takedown but Tsoi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Viktor Tsoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ode Jokinen.
Jokinen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jokinen misses with a leg kick.
Jokinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tsoi lands a nice looking body shot.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Tsoi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tsoi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Tsoi!
A relieved looking Viktor Tsoi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Mubango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mubango's entrance music is Jessie J - Bang Bang. A fine choice. 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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28
218 lbs
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christian Mubango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Ford!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford lands a head shot.
Mubango scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mubango.
Ford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mubango tries to clinch but Ford moves out of range.
Mubango looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mubango smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mubango throws a push kick but Ford slaps the foot to one side.
Mubango is looking to clinch.
Ford on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Ford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mubango doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Christian Mubango has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Ford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ford.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mubango misses with a double jab.
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
Ford throws a head kick that Mubango semi-blocks.
Mubango scores with a kick to the body.
Ford misses with a leg kick
so Mubango counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mubango is one step ahead there.
Mubango with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubango lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mubango with a nice head shot there.
Mubango thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ford is trying to control the position but Mubango postures up.
Mubango preventing the sweep.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Mubango from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Holding Cell inform us that Ford has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mubango defends well.
Ford working for submissions but it's allowed Mubango to get to half guard.
Mubango blocks the strikes from Ford.
Ford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mubango lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mubango drops an elbow to the side of Ford's head.
Mubango is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mubango is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Mubango there.
Ford has hold of Mubango's hands but Mubango slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mubango looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ford is trying to maintain the position but Mubango is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mubango scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mubango seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ford is looking to control Mubango's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ford avoid being mounted?
Ford is concentrating on defense, preventing Mubango from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford tries to get to full guard but Mubango has control of the leg.
Mubango slips a nice elbow through Ford's hands, connecting with Ford's forehead.
Mubango is working for a kimura but Ford is defending it quite comfortably.
Ford is trying to stand up here but Mubango is controlling him well.
Ford actively working from the bottom here.
Mubango is keen to just control but Ford is a slippery customer.
Mubango takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mubango is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ford kicks Mubango off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Ford misses.
A leg kick checked by Ford.
Mubango tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Mubango.
Mubango fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mubango or perhaps it was just good defense by Ford, which made it look bad.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ford.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Ford thumps Mubango with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mubango throws a combination. Ford tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mubango.
Ford is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mubango working away.
Mubango landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ford struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Mubango dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Mubango's cut.
That's time! Mubango's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mubango finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ford misses with a straight right.
Mubango defending well as Ford loads up on a big left hand.
Ford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mubango counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mubango.
Ford is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ford scores with a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that Mubango has been working on his elbows in the gym.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ford throws an elbow but misses.
Ford misses with an elbow over the top.
Mubango avoids a wild elbow strike from Ford.
Mubango manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mubango 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.
Mubango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ford can do to turn this around?
Ford is looking to clinch but Mubango is avoiding it.
Ford throws a series of punches but Mubango moves out of range.
Ford throws a hook but Mubango blocks it.
Mubango appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Christian Mubango is winning the standup battle so far.
Mubango gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mubango tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ford avoids it.
Mubango lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ford throws an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Mubango.
Mubango with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Ford.
Ford creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from Mubango - that landed with a thud.
Mubango blocks an elbow strike from Ford.
Ford misses with a body punch.
Mubango takes an elbow to the temple.
Mubango dodges an elbow strike from Ford.
Ford lands an elbow just above Mubango 's eye.
Mubango tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ford's elbow.
Ford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ford throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mubango blocking some punches.
Ford blocks a body shot from Mubango.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mubango.
Rob Ford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mubango throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fords head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mubango's elbow.
Mubango lands with a light punch inside.
Mubango blocks an elbow strike from Ford.
Ford throws an elbow that misses.
Ford throws an elbow but it misses.
Mubango breaks the clinch.
Mubango shoots in for a takedown but Ford shows good takedown defense.
Mubango lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ford takes a step back to recover.
Mubango looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
Mubango scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ford doesn't seem bothered though.
Mubango gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mubango pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mubango fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ford avoids it really well and circles away.
Ford wants to counter with a clinch but Mubango pushes him away.
Rob Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ford throws the kick towards the body but Mubango avoids it.
Mubango works Ford's body with a nice hook.
Mubango takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford misses with a low kick.
Ford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mubango circles away quickly and effectively.
A left lands for Ford.
Mubango fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mubango shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ford as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Mubango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mubango.
Rob Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mubango thuds a left hand into Ford's body.
Mubango misses with a looping left.
As Mubango backs off Ford throws a huge counter combo but Mubango manages to avoid it all.
Mubango tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mubango closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ford's guard.
Mubango is in close to Ford's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford is trying to keep Mubango in close.
Mubango with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mubango avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mubango engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mubango lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mubango lying in Ford's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Ford decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Mubango taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rob Ford!
Rob Ford decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Garret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Sklemin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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30
195 lbs
26 - 6 - 0 |
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23
200 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pat Garret!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Sklemin!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garret cracks Sklemin with an open hand slap.
Garret closes the distance and clinches.
Sklemin tries to throw a body punch but Garret avoids it by throwing Sklemin back against the cage.
Garret fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garret stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garret manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice elbow from Garret.
It looks like Sergey Sklemin has been cut.
Garret misses with a body punch.
Sklemin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garret tries to work over Sklemin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Garret on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garret.
Sklemin is rocked!
Nice elbow from Garret.
Sklemin is still on wobbly legs! Can Garret finish him?
Garret just leaning against Sklemin, taking a breather.
Garret lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sklemin to his knees! Garret keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Garret!
An out of breath Pat Garret thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Sergey Sklemin was interviewed post fight and said 'Just warming up in a new place...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Walter Kurtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinbad Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurtz comes to the cage accompanied by Adagio For Strings. Baba is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: King of Seven Seas. 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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25
186 lbs
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185 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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walter Kurtz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinbad Baba!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurtz defending well as Baba loads up on a big left hand.
Baba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurtz cracks Baba with an open hand slap.
Kurtz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baba misses with a hook
and Kurtz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Baba's knee momentarily.
Baba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kurtz tries to land a leg kick but Baba saw it coming and moves away.
Baba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kurtz throws a body punch but Baba moves out of range.
Baba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Walter Kurtz has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtz lands with a nice body punch.
Baba moves out of range as Kurtz throws a body kick.
Kurtz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurtz misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Baba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot by Kurtz.
Baba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kurtz tries to throw a body punch but Baba avoids it by throwing Kurtz back against the cage.
Kurtz swings wildly with an uppercut but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurtz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurtz is working Baba over against the cage.
Baba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kurtz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baba is looking to slow Kurtz down with leg kicks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Baba has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Baba moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Baba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Baba throws an overhand right that lands on Kurtz's shoulder, as Kurtz tries to avoid the shot.
Kurtz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kurtz scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Kurtz lands a front kick.
Kurtz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kurtz lands with a nice body punch.
Baba tries a low kick but Kurtz avoids it.
The fighters circling - Baba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kurtz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baba throws out the jab.
Kurtz throwing a counter right hand but Baba manages to avoid it.
Sinbad Baba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurtz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baba tries to clinch but Kurtz is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kurtz.
Kurtz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtz scoring well with a low kick there.
Kurtz misses with a wild body shot.
Baba feints a counter leg kick.
Baba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kurtz can pounce on him.
Baba throws a shot to the body.
Kurtz slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kurtz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kurtz checks a low kick from Baba.
Baba throws a hook to the side of Kurtz's head but Kurtz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurtz drops his hands momentarily and Baba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kurtz misses with a body shot.
Baba is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Baba throws a body punch but Kurtz moves out of range.
It appears Kurtz was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurtz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kurtz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baba moves out of range of the strikes.
Baba throws a nice looking combination but Kurtz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baba throws out a powerful jab.
Kurtz scores with a jab. Baba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Kurtz.
Baba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kurtz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Baba scores with the left hand. Kurtz knows he should have avoided that one.
Good work by Kurtz as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Walter Kurtz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Walter Kurtz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baba throws the left hand but Kurtz avoids the punch easily.
Baba throws the left hand but Kurtz avoids the punch easily.
Kurtz tries to land a body kick
and Baba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurtz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baba counters with a straight right hand.
Kurtz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baba throws a shot from downtown. Kurtz moves away and avoids it.
Baba swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Baba slips under a jab from Kurtz.
Kurtz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Kurtz.
Kurtz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurtz is looking to chop away at Baba's legs.
Kurtz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtz lands with a right hand.
Baba is rocked!
Kurtz fakes the body blow, causing Baba to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Baba goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Kurtz!
Walter Kurtz 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Camacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden's entrance music is Where Is My Mind. A fine choice. Hector Camacho has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tyler Durden's chin.
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157 lbs
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162 lbs
34 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Camacho!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden throws the kick towards the body but Camacho avoids it.
Durden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Camacho's calf.
Camacho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Camacho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durden misses with a leg kick
and Camacho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Durden won't be happy with that.
Camacho wants to control but Durden is keeping him busy.
Durden is trying to control Camacho's posture but Camacho avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho is looking to take a break and control but Durden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Durden is letting Camacho control him for a moment.
Durden can't do much from the bottom here.
Durden sneaks back into half guard.
Durden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Camacho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Camacho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Camacho seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Camacho passes to full mount!
Camacho landing punches.
Camacho misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Camacho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Durden is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho tries to push Durden's head away but Durden is holding on tight.
Durden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Durden has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Camacho lands a big elbow.
Camacho trying to control but Durden is having none of it.
Durden is looking to improve his position but Camacho isn't that keen on the idea.
Camacho controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho punching from mount but Durden doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Durden is desperately trying to improve his position but Camacho has a good base and remains in mount.
Camacho throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Durden because Camacho loaded up on that one.
Camacho thowing shots but they're missing.
Camacho throwing strikes here but Durden is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camacho scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Camacho working Durden over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Camacho dominated that round.
That's time! Durden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Camacho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durden. That did some damage!
Camacho misses with a straight right.
Camacho is looking to slow Durden down with leg kicks.
Durden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Camacho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice straight punches there by Durden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Durden.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick from Durden lands but Camacho takes it in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Camacho 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 Durden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Durden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Camacho 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 Durden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Durden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Durden is looking to counter punch.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho ducks right into an uppercut from Durden.
Camacho scores with a decent looking hook.
Camacho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Camacho needs to keep his hands up - Durden had a free shot at his head there.
Tyler Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Durden throws a leg kick that is checked
and Camacho counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho connects with a leg kick. Durden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Camacho scores with a jab.
Durden connects with an inside leg kick.
Camacho throws a push kick but Durden slaps the foot to one side.
Durden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Camacho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Camacho throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Durden throws a body punch but Camacho moves out of range.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Camacho appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tyler Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Camacho.
Durden wants to slow Camacho down by chopping away at his legs.
Durden looks to land a body kick but Camacho moved away.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camacho.
Camacho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho misses with a body kick.
Durden tried to counter with a leg kick but Camacho avoided it.
Durden scores with a hook.
Camacho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durden.
Durden thumps Camacho with a low kick.
Camacho tries to work over Durden's front leg with a kick but Durden checks it.
It looked like Durden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Durden.
Durden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Durden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Durden tries to land a leg kick but Camacho saw it coming and moves away.
Camacho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Camacho misses with a body kick.
Durden misses with a looping right.
Camacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durden.
Camacho is looking to score with low kicks.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camacho feints a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho misses with a leg kick
and Durden counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Camacho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Camacho scrambles back to his feet.
Durden wants to land a leg kick but Camacho is out of range.
Durden lands a leg kick that knocks Camacho off balance momentarily.
Durden misses with a hook
and Camacho makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camacho moves away.
Camacho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Durden throws a hook but Camacho blocks it.
Durden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Camacho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
A slow jab from Camacho misses its intended target.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
Jab, jab by Durden - just one landing.
Camacho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Camacho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Camacho misses with a takedown attempt - Durden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice jab there from Camacho.
Durden loads up on a big right hand but Camacho slips the punch.
Durden with a jab.
Durden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Durden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Camacho throws a push kick but Durden slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Durden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Camacho.
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 Tyler Durden will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Durden throws a front kick aimed at Camacho's knee but Camacho avoids it well.
Camacho misses with a left hand
letting Durden counter with a right hand.
Camacho misses with a looping left.
Camacho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Camacho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Durden throws a leg kick but Camacho sees it coming and moves out of range.
Camacho thinks about the counter body kick.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camacho.
Camacho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Camacho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good work by Camacho as he checks the leg kick.
Camacho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick.
Camacho is looking to slow Durden down with leg kicks.
Durden is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Camacho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Durden misses the target.
Durden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Camacho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden misses with a straight left.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camacho is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Durden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
Camacho misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Camacho. Beautiful body shot.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Camacho throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
Durden appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Camacho misses.
Durden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camacho to score with a decent uppercut.
Camacho throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durden misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Camacho. That snapped Durden's head back.
Durden looks to land a body kick but Camacho moved away.
Camacho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho throws out a leg kick but Durden moves out of range and Camacho only half commits.
Camacho tries to land a leg kick but Durden saw it coming and moves away.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camacho.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camacho misses with a low kick.
Camacho misses with a left hand
and Durden counters with a straight right hand.
Camacho ducks right into an uppercut from Durden.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Durden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A bone on bone clash there as Camacho blocks the leg kick.
Durden lands with a hook. Camacho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Camacho misses the jab.
Camacho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Camacho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durden is out of range and Camacho settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Camacho's shoulder, as Camacho tries to avoid the shot.
Camacho slips under a jab from Durden.
Camacho fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Durden is out of range.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Camacho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Durden.
Durden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camacho.
Durden scores with a nice right hand.
Camacho wants to land a leg kick but Durden is out of range.
Camacho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Camacho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Camacho lands with a right hand.
Camacho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Camacho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho looks to land a right hand but Durden moved out of range.
Camacho moves forwards but Durden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Durden misses.
Camacho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Durden pushes Camacho away with a front kick.
Camacho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden blocks the body kick.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Camacho tries to bum rush Durden with a series of wild strikes but Durden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camacho feints a counter leg kick.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Camacho's shoulder, as Camacho tries to avoid the shot.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range.
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 Tyler Durden.
I think Durden 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tyler Durden!
Tyler Durden bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Hector Camacho stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck it's going to shit fast'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fox Mulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Orlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fox Mulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karol Orlowski!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Orlowski misses.
Orlowski throws a lazy right hand but Mulder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orlowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mulder throws out the jab.
Orlowski looks to land a left hand but Mulder moved out of range nicely.
Orlowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mulder was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlowski.
Orlowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Orlowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karol Orlowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orlowski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Orlowski scores with a body shot.
Mulder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlowski.
Mulder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlowski.
Orlowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mulder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlowski looks to throw the jab but Mulder is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Mulder as he connects with a hook.
Mulder moves into the clinch.
Orlowski working aggressively here.
Mulder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orlowski misses with a wild combination.
Mulder seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mulder checks the leg kick.
Orlowski lands a right hook to the body.
Mulder has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cylon Training Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Orlowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orlowski looks to land a left hand but Mulder moved out of range nicely.
Mulder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orlowski.
Mulder slips a straight right by Orlowski.
Orlowski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orlowski swings for the body but Mulder moves out of range.
Orlowski misses with a wild combination.
Jab from Orlowski.
Orlowski throws a lazy right hand but Mulder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mulder tries to counter by clinching up but Orlowski breaks away and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulder tries to clinch there but Orlowski circles away.
Mulder drives through and clinches with Orlowski against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlowski tries a body shot but Mulder blocks it.
Mulder is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlowski is defending well for now.
Orlowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mulder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orlowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Mulder.
Mulder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orlowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mulder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orlowski throws a lazy right hand but Mulder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orlowski tries to keep at a distance but Mulder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Orlowski tries a body shot but Mulder blocks it.
Mulder lands a body punch.
Orlowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mulder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mulder lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mulder.
A head punch on the inside from Orlowski fails to land.
Mulder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orlowski has had enough of the clinch but Mulder keeps him there for the moment.
Orlowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mulder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orlowski blocks an elbow strike from Mulder.
Mulder just leaning against Orlowski, taking a breather.
Mulder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orlowski working aggressively here.
Mulder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orlowski stalls.
A shot in the inside from Orlowski.
Orlowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Mulder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mulder.
Mulder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlowski avoids it.
Orlowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Orlowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlowski tries a body shot but Mulder blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mulder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mulder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orlowski backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mulder fails to land.
Orlowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mulder missing with knees to the body.
Orlowski lands a shoulder strike.
Mulder has a couple of punches blocked by Orlowski.
Orlowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mulder misses with a punch to the body.
Orlowski working aggressively here.
Mulder throws a head punch that misses.
Mulder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlowski's elbow.
Orlowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Orlowski gets through Mulder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mulder scores with a hook to the body.
Mulder throws a head punch that misses.
Orlowski throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karol Orlowski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Orlowski looks to throw the jab but Mulder is out of range.
Mulder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mulder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Orlowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mulder misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Orlowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mulder ducks under a wild hook from Orlowski.
Mulder tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Orlowski manages to circle out of the way.
Mulder just misses with a punch to the body.
Mulder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mulder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlowski misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mulder to counter with a crisp jab.
Mulder moves out of range of the strikes.
Mulder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mulder avoids the head kick by Orlowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlowski tried to score with a low kick but Mulder checks it.
Orlowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Mulder.
Orlowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Mulder is just out of range.
Mulder darts in trying to clinch
and Orlowski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mulder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orlowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orlowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orlowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mulder finds it's way round the side to connect with Orlowski's head.
Mulder is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mulder takes a swing at Orlowski's ribcage but misses.
Orlowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mulder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Orlowski misses.
Mulder is looking to clinch but Orlowski is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski staying out of range there.
Mulder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orlowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Orlowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mulder.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mulder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mulder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mulder misses with a combination
and Mulder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mulder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orlowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Orlowski.
Mulder is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Orlowski.
Mulder tries to close the distance and clinch but Orlowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Orlowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orlowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mulder.
Orlowski misses with a looping right.
Orlowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orlowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski misses with a looping left.
Mulder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orlowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Orlowski misses.
Orlowski scores with a three punch combo!
Orlowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Mulder counters with a straight right hand.
Orlowski misses with a shot to the body
and Mulder counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Orlowski misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Mulder.
Orlowski lands a shot to the body.
Mulder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mulder tries to work over Orlowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Mulder backwards.
Mulder scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlowski lands a shoulder strike.
Orlowski blocks a body shot from Mulder.
Orlowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Mulder controls his hands.
Mulder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orlowski or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Orlowski tries to throw a body punch but Mulder avoids it by throwing Orlowski back against the cage.
Mulder has a couple of punches blocked by Orlowski.
Orlowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Orlowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mulder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mulder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulder.
A short right from Mulder on the inside.
Orlowski prevents a body shot from Mulder.
Mulder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mulder misses with the head strike.
Mulder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlowski misses with a punch to the body.
Mulder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mulder is leaning against Orlowski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mulder lands a left hand.
Mulder cracks Orlowski with a nice body shot.
Orlowski is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Mulder.
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 Fox Mulder will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Orlowski misses with a body kick.
Orlowski swinging wildly here.
Mulder throws a lazy uppercut
and Orlowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orlowski connects with a single shot there.
Mulder misses with a body shot.
Orlowski throws the kick towards the body but Mulder avoids it.
Mulder moves away from the strike by Orlowski.
Mulder wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mulder tries to close the distance and clinch but Orlowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mulder moves in looking to clinch but Orlowski pushes him off.
Orlowski slips a straight right by Mulder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mulder. That did some damage!
Mulder throws a looping overhand right but Orlowski ducks down to avoid it.
Orlowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mulder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Orlowski scrambles back to his feet.
Mulder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlowski.
Mulder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulder fails to land with a series of punches.
Mulder throws a shot from downtown. Orlowski moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Orlowski misses the target.
Mulder tries to clinch there but Orlowski circles away.
Orlowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orlowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mulder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mulder wants to clinch up but Orlowski keeps it at a distance.
Mulder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mulder is looking to clinch.
Orlowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mulder.
A good leg kick by Orlowski.
Orlowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mulder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orlowski throws a head kick but Mulder moves out of range.
Orlowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karol Orlowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlowski swings for the body but Mulder moves out of range.
A punch combination from Mulder misses.
Mulder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orlowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Mulder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlowski.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mulder.
Mulder walks into a left hand.
Mulder tries to close the distance and clinch but Orlowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mulder lands an overhand right.
Orlowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mulder was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlowski.
Orlowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mulder counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Orlowski lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlowski avoids it.
Orlowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Mulder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mulder gets through Orlowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mulder tries to land knees in the clinch but Orlowski avoids the damage to the body.
Fox Mulder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mulder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mulder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Mulder.
Orlowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mulder throws a head punch that misses.
Orlowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mulder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mulder ducks under a wild hook from Orlowski.
Mulder tries to clinch but Orlowski is having none of it.
Mulder slips a jab from Orlowski.
Mulder tries to clinch up but Orlowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Orlowski keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Orlowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulder tries to close the distance and clinch but Orlowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mulder takes a swing at Orlowski's ribcage but misses.
Orlowski thuds his right hand into Mulder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mulder throws a poor cross that misses
and Orlowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mulder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mulder swinging wildly here.
Orlowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Mulder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orlowski connects with a right hand. Mulder shakes it off.
Mulder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mulder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orlowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Orlowski lands but Mulder takes it in his stride.
It looks like Fox Mulder has been cut.
Orlowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mulder is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Orlowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Karol Orlowski just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Fox Mulder's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Orlowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mulder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Orlowski pushes Mulder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mulder misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlowski.
Orlowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlowski working aggressively here.
Mulder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mulder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mulder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlowski lands a left hand.
Mulder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mulder lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder throws a head punch that misses.
Mulder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orlowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mulder manages to avoid it.
Orlowski 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.
Mulder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Mulder.
Orlowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orlowski moves out of range as Mulder strikes.
Orlowski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Orlowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orlowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mulder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Mulder.
Mulder tries to clinch but Orlowski moves out of range.
Orlowski steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mulder misses with a right hand
and Orlowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orlowski slips a jab from Mulder.
Mulder tries to clinch up but Orlowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Mulder moves into range and clinches up with Orlowski.
Orlowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mulder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from Orlowski.
Mulder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Jab from Orlowski.
Mulder is looking to clinch.
Mulder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orlowski tests Mulder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orlowski misses with a straight left.
Mulder rushes Orlowski and presses him up against the cage.
Mulder misses with a body punch.
Orlowski has a couple of punches blocked by Mulder.
Orlowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mulder backwards.
Orlowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mulder blocks an uppercut.
Orlowski lands with a right to the head.
Mulder is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski working hard to break the clinch.
Oh Mulder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mulder lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mulder seems to have got his legs back now.
Orlowski scores with a shot to the side of Mulder's head.
Mulder tries to work over Orlowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlowski blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlowski.
Orlowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mulder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mulder backwards.
Orlowski lands with a right to the head.
Orlowski misses with a body punch.
Mulder trying to control the position but instead, Orlowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mulder into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlowski.
Orlowski lands with a right to the head.
Mulder misses with some punches.
Mulder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski just leaning against Mulder, taking a breather.
Orlowski takes a shot to the head.
Mulder blocks an uppercut.
Orlowski misses with the head strike.
Mulder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Mulder fails to land.
Orlowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mulder.
Orlowski blocks the elbow strike.
Orlowski lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlowski.
Mulder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlowski.
Orlowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mulder prevents a body shot from Orlowski.
A right hand to the body from Mulder.
Mulder lands an uppercut.
Orlowski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mulder is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Karol Orlowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fox Mulder's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Orlowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orlowski digs a good body shot into Mulder's ribs.
Mulder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orlowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mulder cracks Orlowski with a good jab.
Mulder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orlowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Orlowski scores with a hook.
Mulder moves into the clinch.
Orlowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orlowski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Orlowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Mulder.
Mulder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mulder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Orlowski blocking some punches.
Orlowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Mulder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orlowski or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlowski.
Mulder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Mulder.
Mulder lands a right hand.
Mulder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mulder misses with the head strike.
Orlowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Mulder.
Orlowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Orlowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlowski has a couple of punches blocked by Mulder.
Mulder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mulder.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mulder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Orlowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mulder tests Orlowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mulder wants to clinch up but Orlowski keeps it at a distance.
Orlowski misses with an uppercut. Mulder saw that one coming.
Fox Mulder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulder takes a swing at Orlowski's ribcage but misses.
Mulder throws out a loose jab but Orlowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mulder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mulder throws a body punch but Orlowski moves out of range.
Mulder wants to clinch up but Orlowski keeps it at a distance.
Orlowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mulder closes the distance and pushes Orlowski back into the cage.
Mulder blocking some punches.
Mulder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Mulder on the inside.
Mulder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mulder.
Orlowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orlowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mulder's elbow.
Orlowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlowski can't find room to land a body shot as Mulder controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulder misses with a punch to the body.
Mulder misses with a punch on the inside.
Mulder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orlowskis head.
Mulder utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Orlowski pushes Mulder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orlowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orlowski misses with some punches.
Mulder throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlowski.
Orlowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Mulder controls his hands.
Orlowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mulder's elbow.
Mulder blocking some punches.
Orlowski working aggressively here.
Mulder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mulder has a couple of punches blocked by Orlowski.
Mulder throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlowski.
Mulder misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mulder scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mulder pushes off an throws an elbow but Orlowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mulder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulder tries to work over Orlowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlowski is looking to control Mulder's arms but Mulder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Orlowski has his back to the cage.
Orlowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Mulder uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mulder has a couple of punches blocked by Orlowski.
Mulder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karol Orlowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mulder lands a shoulder strike.
Mulder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mulder drives through and clinches with Orlowski against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mulder fails to land.
Mulder throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlowski.
Mulder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mulder.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mulder.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fox Mulder showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orlowski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Orlowski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Kawulski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phol Murhaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawulski's entrance music is DMX - Slippin'. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksander Kawulski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Phol Murhaa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawulski swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kawulski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murhaa has time to react.
Kawulski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kawulski walks into a straight right hand from Murhaa.
Aleksander Kawulski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Murhaa - just one landing.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Kawulski moved out of range nicely.
Kawulski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murhaa.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Kawulski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kawulski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Murhaa does it's job there.
Kawulski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murhaa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Murhaa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawulski seems to be working for a kimura but Murhaa defends the submission attempt.
Kawulski throws a strike but Murhaa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa keeping moving, preventing Kawulski from controlling successfully.
Murhaa keeping full guard, as Kawulski tries to pass.
Kawulski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawulski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Murhaa seems keen to control Kawulski's posture.
Murhaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Murhaa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Murhaa trying to control the position.
Kawulski tries to free his leg and advance position but Murhaa is retaining full guard.
Kawulski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kawulski is fighting to break Murhaa's control of his arms but Murhaa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Murhaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kawulski.
Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murhaa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murhaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Murhaa misses.
Kawulski is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Kawulski moves out of range.
Murhaa throws a head kick that misses.
Kawulski misses with a double jab.
Kawulski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Murhaa can't do much from the bottom here.
Murhaa is looking to reverse the position.
Murhaa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kawulski.
A lull in the action here as Kawulski stalls from top position.
Kawulski works to advance to full mount. Murhaa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Murhaa tries to hold on but Kawulski postures up.
Murhaa is squirming around, avoiding Kawulski's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kawulski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kawulski thowing shots but they're missing.
Kawulski throws some wild stikes that Murhaa manages to avoid easily.
Kawulski putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa tries to lock up and control but Kawulski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kawulski lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kawulski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kawulski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murhaa. Murhaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kawulski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Kawulski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murhaa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murhaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murhaa takes one on the button.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Kawulski.
Kawulski dips to his left and cracks Murhaa with an uppercut!
Kawulski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kawulski lands in his opponent's guard.
Murhaa trying to keep a closed guard but Kawulski is proving a slippery customer.
Kawulski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murhaa holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa controls Kawulski momentarily but Kawulski frees himself.
Aleksander Kawulski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murhaa wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kawulski is now in half guard.
Murhaa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kawulski.
Kawulski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murhaa is refusing to be controlled, as Kawulski sits in half guard.
Kawulski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kawulski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murhaa can do to turn this around?
Kawulski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawulski slips a nice elbow through Murhaa's hands, connecting with Murhaa's forehead.
Murhaa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kawulski is looking to advance position but Murhaa won't allow it.
Kawulski is trying for a kimura here. Murhaa looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kawulski wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aleksander Kawulski!
Aleksander Kawulski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Phol Murhaa was interviewed post fight and said 'vittu'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Theodorou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evil Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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214 lbs
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211 lbs
13 - 1 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Theodorou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Evil Nixon!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixon instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Theodorou scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Theodorou.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nixon.
Theodorou has Nixon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nixon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Theodorou blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Theodorou fails to land.
Theodorou lands a hook that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon tries a body shot but Theodorou blocks it.
Nixon works on Theodorou's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Theodorou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Theodorou's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theodorou misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon tries a body shot but Theodorou blocks it.
Nixon lands with a short shot to the head.
Theodorou is trying to drag Nixon to the mat but Nixon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Theodorou fails to land.
Nixon stops a takedown attempt from Theodorou.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Theodorou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Nixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Theodorou.
Theodorou has picked Nixon up - he's going for a ride! Theodorou dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nixon is refusing to be controlled, as Theodorou sits in half guard.
Theodorou is stalling here. Nixon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Theodorou seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nixon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Theodorou prevents Nixon from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nixon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nixon controls the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Theodorou is pushing Nixon's head away, looking to escape. Nixon manages to hold on to the position though.
Theodorou is not content to let Nixon control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou wants to get back to his feet but Nixon drags him back down.
Theodorou is trying to escape the position but Nixon is controlling the position.
Nixon is looking to take a break and control but Theodorou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nixon controlling the position from side mount.
Theodorou tries to escape but Nixon is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nixon throws a hook but Theodorou avoids it easily.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Theodorou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab by Nixon.
It looks like Jake Theodorou has been cut.
Theodorou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Theodorou throws an off balance right hand
letting Nixon counter with a right hand.
Theodorou lands with a right hand.
Nixon lands a really nice looking cross but Theodorou seems unphased.
Nixon lands a nice looking body shot.
Theodorou has closed the distance and engaged Nixon in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Theodorou backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Nixon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Theodorou's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Theodorou drives through and clinches with Nixon against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Theodorou misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon blocks an elbow strike.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Theodorou backwards.
Nixon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nixon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorou stalling in the clinch but Nixon improves position.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Theodorou's elbow.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Theodorou controls the action.
Nixon works on Theodorou's body with a couple of short punches.
Theodorou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodorou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Theodorou prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Theodorou backwards.
Nixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nixon misses with a hook. Theodorou ducked under it nicely.
Theodorou tries to counter by clinching up but Nixon breaks away and moves out of range.
Nixon throws a one two combo.
Theodorou has Nixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Theodorou blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon takes a shot to the head.
Theodorou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Theodorou scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head.
Theodorou blocks an uppercut.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Theodorou.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou has Nixon pressed against the cage.
Theodorou is trying to stall.
Theodorou has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nixon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Theodorou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon pushes Theodorou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Theodorou lands a right hand.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Theodorou swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Theodorou controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Theodorou fails to land.
Nixon pushes Theodorou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nixon is defending well.
Theodorou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Theodorou misses with some punches.
A short left from Nixon.
Theodorou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Theodorou.
Theodorou swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Theodorou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nixon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Theodorou tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nixon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nixon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nixon has managed to clinch.
Nixon lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Theodorou backwards.
Theodorou has hold of one of Nixon's legs. Nixon is fighting the takedown attempt but Theodorou gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Theodorou being controlled here momentarily.
Nixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nixon wants to sweep here but Theodorou controlling him for the moment.
Nixon is pulling down on Theodorou's head. It's preventing any offense from Theodorou, at least for the moment.
Nixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Nixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Theodorou's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nixon lands with a shot to the body.
Theodorou shoots in looking for a takedown. Nixon tries to sprawl out of it but Theodorou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nixon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nixon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Theodorou checks it well.
Nixon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Theodorou'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.
Nixon breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Theodorou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nixon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nixon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Theodorou in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Nixon.
Nixon lands an overhand right.
Jake Theodorou's cut is getting worse.
Nixon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nixon closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Nixon as the two fighters clinch.
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Theodorou wants to take the fight to the mat but Nixon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Theodorou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Nixon as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Nixon.
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
Jake Theodorou's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nixon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nixon lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Theodorou is rocked!
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Theodorou.
Oh Theodorou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Theodorou seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Nixon on the inside.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Nixon.
A right hook to the body lands for Nixon.
Theodorou drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nixon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nixon scores with a hook to the body.
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Theodorou working aggressively here.
Theodorou is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nixon unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Theodorou! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nixon is unloading with more strikes now! Theodorou drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
A very excited looking Evil Nixon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Tappenahomma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mordecai Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tappenahomma's entrance music is Tatanka. A fine choice. Sackett has chosen Teardrop as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Chief Tappenahomma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mordecai Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tappenahomma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett slips under a jab from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sackett feints and then cracks Tappenahomma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tappenahomma down.
Sackett staying out of range there.
Tappenahomma tries to clinch but Sackett moves out of range.
Tappenahomma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Sackett moves out of range as Tappenahomma strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the strikes.
Tappenahomma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sackett keeps Tappenahomma at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett looks for the body kick but Tappenahomma saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappenahomma misses with an uppercut.
Sackett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tappenahomma's hands.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Tappenahomma looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
A big left from Sackett misses.
No joy there for Tappenahomma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tappenahomma throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett misses the jab.
Sackett lunges at Tappenahomma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tappenahomma's hand.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett sizes up Tappenahomma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A lazy body kick from Sackett
and Tappenahomma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sackett crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tappenahomma - the referee stops the clock and Sackett gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tappenahomma. Sackett manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice leg kick lands there 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 throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Tappenahomma misses its target.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Sackett. That snapped Tappenahomma's head back.
Tappenahomma cracks Sackett with a good jab.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tappenahomma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Tappenahomma.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Tappenahomma moved away.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter the offense by Sackett and move into the clinch.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett tries to work over Tappenahomma's front leg with a kick but Tappenahomma checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tappenahomma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tappenahomma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tappenahomma wants to clinch but Sackett slips to the side
and Sackett counters with an outside leg kick.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett with a hook.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappenahomma.
Sackett with a nice cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tappenahomma.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
A little feinted left hand from Tappenahomma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
Sackett with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett throws a hook but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Tappenahomma missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tappenahomma lands a lovely overhand right.
Sackett misses with a hook
and Tappenahomma counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy body kick from Sackett
and Tappenahomma counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tappenahomma is working Sackett over against the cage.
Sackett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tappenahomma trying to land knees to the body.
Tappenahomma lands a shoulder strike.
Tappenahomma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tappenahomma lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Sackett jabs at Tappenahomma's body.
Sackett punishes Tappenahomma's body with a nice straight punch.
Tappenahomma blocks a jab.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by clinching up but Sackett breaks away and moves out of range.
Sackett misses with a hook
enabling Tappenahomma to counter with a crisp jab.
Tappenahomma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tappenahomma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Tappenahomma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sackett looks for the body kick but Tappenahomma saw that one coming.
Tappenahomma ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Tappenahomma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett 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.
Sackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tappenahomma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappenahomma takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett cracks Tappenahomma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tappenahomma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick from Sackett.
Tappenahomma misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Tappenahomma moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Tappenahomma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sackett.
Sackett throws a hook but Tappenahomma avoids it easily.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett slips a straight right by Tappenahomma.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tappenahomma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Tappenahomma counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow just above Sackett 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett gets through Tappenahomma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma misses with an elbow over the top.
Tappenahomma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett lands a body shot.
Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Tappenahomma on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Tappenahomma avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Sackett lands a body shot.
Sackett avoiding damage as Tappenahomma throws knees to the body.
Sackett digs a right hand into Tappenahomma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tappenahomma's gas tank.
Sackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tappenahomma scores with a shot to the side of Sackett's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tappenahomma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tappenahomma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sackett's brow.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Tappenahomma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett wants to break free but Tappenahomma has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands a damaging elbow.
Tappenahomma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sackett has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tappenahomma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sackett can turn it around.
Tappenahomma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Tappenahomma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tappenahomma closes the distance and pushes Sackett back into the cage.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sackett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tappenahomma tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Tappenahomma back against the cage.
Sackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tappenahomma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett throws a right hand that misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tappenahomma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tappenahomma instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Tappenahomma misses the target.
A jab lands there for Sackett.
Tappenahomma staying out of range there.
Sackett scores with a hook.
Tappenahomma clinches up with Sackett and pushes him back against the cage.
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Tappenahomma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett breaks the clinch.
Tappenahomma misses with an uppercut.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tappenahomma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sackett. Tappenahomma shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappenahomma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Tappenahomma saw that one coming.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Tappenahomma misses the target.
Sackett scores with a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Sackett as he connects with a hook.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tappenahomma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
Tappenahomma wants to clinch up but Sackett keeps it at a distance.
Tappenahomma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sackett cracks a nice hook into Tappenahomma's ribs.
Tappenahomma misses with an uppercut.
Tappenahomma moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tappenahomma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett tries to circle away but Tappenahomma has him pinned against the cage.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Sackett is looking to control Tappenahomma's arms but Tappenahomma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sackett has his back to the cage.
Chief Tappenahomma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Tappenahomma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tappenahomma.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma trying to land knees to the body.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Tappenahomma avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Sackett blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Tappenahomma avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow that stopped Sackett in his tracks for a moment.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sackett avoids it.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Mordecai Sackett has been cut.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sackett's defenses.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett wants to break free but Tappenahomma has control.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma with a knee to the head.
Sackett is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tappenahomma.
Sackett is still on wobbly legs! Can Tappenahomma finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sackett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tappenahomma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sackett or not.
Sackett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tappenahomma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tappenahomma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tappenahomma drops Sackett onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sackett is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Sackett is pressed against the cage. Tappenahomma pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Sackett! Two more big strikes from Tappenahomma and Sackett crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chief Tappenahomma!
Chief Tappenahomma retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Chief Tappenahomma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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