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EVO 01182017 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernardo Muriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - Natural Mystic. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Bernardo Muriel!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muriel lands a nice hook to Black's body. Black takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Muriel. Black shrugs it off though.
Muriel fakes the leg kick and cracks Black in the body.
Muriel works the jab nicely.
Muriel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Black, pushing him back against the cage.
Black lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muriel backwards.
Black blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Black has Muriel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Muriel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Muriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Black is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muriel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Muriel tries to work over Black's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Muriel.
Muriel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Muriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Muriel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Black has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muriel tries to throw a body punch but Black avoids it by throwing Muriel back against the cage.
Muriel misses with a knee strike.
Muriel stalling.
Muriel missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Black breaks from the clinch.
Muriel instigates a clinch.
Muriel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Black is defending well for now.
Muriel lands a nice knee to the body.
Black breaks the clinch.
Black looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Black connects with a jab.
Black misses with an uppercut. Muriel saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muriel throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily.
Black chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muriel can pounce on him.
Nice body punch from Black.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black tries to keep at a distance but Muriel has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Muriel.
Muriel tries to land a knee to the head but Black blocks with his arms.
Black has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Muriel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black avoiding damage as Muriel throws knees to the body.
Muriel can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
Black successfully pulls guard.
Muriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muriel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Muriel looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black looking to control.
Black is really struggling to control Muriel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Muriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black trying to control the position.
Muriel looking to sit in guard and control but Black gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Muriel is retaining full guard.
Muriel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black landing with the ground and pound.
Muriel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
Muriel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Muriel looking to control.
Black drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Muriel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Black has Muriel in his guard.
Muriel wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernardo Muriel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Black displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muriel throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Black misses the target.
Muriel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muriel moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Black throws a hook to the side of Muriel's head but Muriel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muriel. That's going to slow Black down.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Muriel shows good takedown defense.
Muriel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Black.
Muriel avoids the body shot from Black.
Muriel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black blocks a jab.
Bernardo Muriel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muriel misses with an uppercut
and Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Black there as he acknowledges the shot.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muriel manages to avoid it.
Muriel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muriel blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muriel delivers a nice body kick.
Muriel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Black was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Matt Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Muriel stuffs the takedown attempt from Black. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Black on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Muriel slaps away a takedown attempt from Black, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muriel is looking to clinch.
Black takes one on the button.
Black throws a body punch but Muriel moves out of range.
Black lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Black swats away the attempt to clinch by Muriel.
Black swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muriel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muriel tests Black's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Muriel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
Some wild striking there from Black.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muriel moves into the clinch successfully.
Muriel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Black blocking some punches.
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muriel throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
Muriel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Black.
Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muriel circles away.
Muriel moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muriel smiles and moves away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Muriel. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Muriel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Black has time to react.
Muriel ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black takes a swing at Muriel's ribcage but misses.
Muriel feints and then cracks Black's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Black down.
Muriel is looking to clinch.
Muriel lands the left hand.
Muriel tries to clinch up.
It looked like Black wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muriel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Bernardo Muriel has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muriel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Black connects with a good right hand that stumbles Muriel. Muriel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a body punch but Muriel moves out of range.
Muriel lands a right hook to the body.
Muriel slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Black swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black catches Muriel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Muriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Black lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Black checks a low kick from Muriel.
Black lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Muriel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
Muriel tries to counter with a clinch but Black shakes him off and moves away.
Muriel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bernardo Muriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muriel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Black punishes Muriel's body with a nice straight punch.
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 Matt Black will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bernardo Muriel's cut.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muriel's waist but Muriel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Black off to one side.
Muriel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Muriel rushes Black and presses him up against the cage.
Muriel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
Black manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Muriel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Muriel is looking to stand up but Black won't let him.
Black keeping full guard, as Muriel tries to pass.
Black escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Muriel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muriel slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muriel uses his free foot to push down on Black's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Black.
Muriel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Black is working to get back to half guard.
Muriel goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Black turns into him and now he's in Muriel's guard.
Black decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black looks to land a combination but Muriel avoids it well.
Muriel follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Muriel tries a head kick but it misses.
Muriel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bernardo Muriel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black gets control of Muriel's arms and successfully pulls guard. Black will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Matt Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muriel tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
Muriel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Muriel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Black is now in half guard.
Black working over Muriel with some ground and pound. Muriel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Black lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Black is pressing down on Muriel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Muriel is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Muriel defending well though.
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 Matt Black.
I think Black 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 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Drama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Maczynsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maczynsky is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hymn. Mike Maczynsky is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Drama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Maczynsky!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maczynsky is looking to land body kicks.
Drama looks for the body kick but Maczynsky saw that one coming.
Drama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Drama throws a hook to the side of Maczynsky's head but Maczynsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drama looks to land a left hand but Maczynsky moved out of range nicely.
Drama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Maczynsky responds with a good body kick, but Drama manages to step out the way in time.
Drama checks a low kick from Maczynsky.
Maczynsky misses with a leg kick
enabling Drama to counter with a crisp jab.
Drama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maczynsky on the side of the head.
Drama misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maczynsky looks to land a left hand but Drama moved out of range nicely.
Drama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maczynsky throws a body kick that misses
and Drama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maczynsky misses the shot to the body.
Drama tries to counter by clinching up but Maczynsky breaks away and moves out of range.
Drama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maczynsky counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drama misses the shot to the body.
Drama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drama misses with a looping right.
Drama avoids the head kick by Maczynsky.
Maczynsky looks to throw a body kick
and Drama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Drama checks a low kick from Maczynsky.
Maczynsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maczynsky throws a head kick that misses
and Drama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maczynsky misses with a body kick.
Maczynsky checks the leg kick.
Maczynsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Drama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drama is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Drama takes a swing at Maczynsky's ribcage but misses.
Maczynsky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maczynsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Drama is looking to score with low kicks.
Maczynsky throws a leg kick that misses.
Drama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maczynsky throws out the jab.
Maczynsky looks to throw a body kick
and Drama counters by moving into the clinch.
Maczynsky tries to circle away but Drama has him pinned against the cage.
Drama lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maczynsky prevents a body shot from Drama.
Maczynsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drama misses with a punch on the inside.
Drama throws a head punch that misses.
Drama tries a body shot but Maczynsky blocks it.
Drama lands with a right to the head.
Drama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maczynsky's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drama lands with a short shot to the head.
Drama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maczynsky's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drama.
A right hand to the body from Drama.
Drama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maczynsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maczynsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maczynsky looks to land a body kick but Drama moved away.
Drama sends Maczynsky crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Drama is motioning to the referee to let Maczynsky up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Mike Maczynsky has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maczynsky lands a head kick. Drama smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Maczynsky takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maczynsky defending well as Drama loads up on a big left hand.
Maczynsky looks to land a left hand but Drama moved out of range nicely.
Drama misses with a body shot.
Maczynsky throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drama. Maczynsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maczynsky defending well as Drama loads up on a big left hand.
Maczynsky has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Drama.
Drama throws a big shot that misses.
Drama connects with a looping right hand.
Maczynsky avoids the body shot from Drama.
Drama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drama lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Drama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Maczynsky's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maczynsky lands a head kick. Drama smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Maczynsky in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Maczynsky throws a push kick but Drama slaps the foot to one side.
Maczynsky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Drama digs a good hook to Maczynsky's body.
Drama throws a hook but Maczynsky avoids it easily.
Maczynsky misses with a leg kick
and Drama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drama blocks a head kick by Maczynsky.
Jab, jab by Drama - just one landing.
Maczynsky is rocked!
Maczynsky walks forward, straight into a front kick from Drama.
Maczynsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Drama finish him?
Drama seems to be stalking Maczynsky here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Maczynsky drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny Drama!
Johnny Drama managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Lion Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonton Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sacco Vanzetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hong's entrance music is Hong Entrance Song. A fine choice. Vanzetti has chosen Against All Authority - Sacco & Vanzetti as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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213 lbs
20 - 17 - 1 |
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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
30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tonton Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sacco Vanzetti!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong throws a head kick that misses.
Hong throws a head kick but Vanzetti moves out of range.
Hong needs to keep his hands up - Vanzetti had a free shot at his head there.
Hong scores with the left hand. Vanzetti knows he should have avoided that one.
Hong throws a body shot but no joy.
Vanzetti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hong's head backwards.
Vanzetti throws a series of punches but Hong avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vanzetti.
A jab from Hong finds it's way through Vanzetti's defenses.
A leg kick checked by Hong.
Vanzetti throws a leg kick which misses Hong's front leg but catches the back leg as Hong tries to avoid it.
Vanzetti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vanzetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanzetti ducks under a wild hook from Hong.
Vanzetti scores with a three punch combo!
Vanzetti blocks a head kick by Hong.
Hong works Vanzetti's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanzetti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hong throws a looping overhand right but Vanzetti ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vanzetti 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 Hong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vanzetti tests Hong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vanzetti avoids the head kick by Hong.
Vanzetti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hong blocks a body shot from Vanzetti.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanzetti.
Vanzetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vanzetti has a couple of punches blocked by Hong.
Vanzetti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hong blocks a body shot from Vanzetti.
Hong working aggressively here.
Vanzetti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vanzetti blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanzetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanzetti gets through Hong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vanzetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Hong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hong.
Vanzetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hong fails to land.
Vanzetti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hongs head.
Vanzetti prevents a body shot from Hong.
Vanzetti blocks an uppercut.
Vanzetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vanzetti has a couple of punches blocked by Hong.
Hong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vanzetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Vanzetti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vanzetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanzetti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hong.
Vanzetti lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vanzetti.
Hong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vanzetti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hong misses with the head strike.
Hong lands a nice shot to the body.
Hong misses with the head strike.
Vanzetti blocking some punches.
Vanzetti takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hong fails to land.
Hong swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanzetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Vanzetti.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hong working aggressively here.
Vanzetti misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti tries to land a knee to the head but Hong blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanzetti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Sacco Vanzetti has been cut.
A body shot lands from Hong.
Nice body punch from Vanzetti - that landed with a thud.
Vanzetti misses with the head strike.
Vanzetti misses with a body punch.
Vanzetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanzetti has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vanzetti can turn it around.
Hong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hong.
Vanzetti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hong blocks it with crossed arms.
Hong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vanzetti backwards.
Hong scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanzetti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hong or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hong.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vanzetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sacco Vanzetti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sacco Vanzetti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vanzetti slips under a jab from Hong.
Hong moves out of range of the leg kick from Vanzetti.
The fighters circling - Hong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Vanzetti.
Hong misses with a left hand
and Vanzetti counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vanzetti lands with a straight right. Hong didn't see that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hong, right into the meat.
Hong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hong avoids the body shot from Vanzetti.
Hong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab by Vanzetti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vanzetti counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hong connects with a high kick.
Vanzetti lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Vanzetti misses.
Hong throws a hook to the side of Vanzetti's head but Vanzetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sacco Vanzetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanzetti is looking to land body kicks.
Vanzetti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hong counters with a head kick. That will keep Vanzetti thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Vanzetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hong.
No joy there for Vanzetti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. Vanzetti catches Hong right on the button with a cross.
Hong staying out of range there.
Vanzetti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vanzetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hong is looking to counter punch.
Vanzetti thuds his right hand into Hong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hong gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hong.
Hong misses with the head strike.
Hong blocks an uppercut.
Vanzetti misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanzetti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vanzetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vanzetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanzetti misses with a punch to the body.
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
Vanzetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vanzetti lands an uppercut.
Hong misses with some punches.
Hong lands with a right to the head.
Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanzetti controls his hands.
Hong lands an uppercut.
Vanzetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hong scores with a shoulder strike.
Vanzetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vanzetti backwards.
Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
Hong avoids a wild elbow strike from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti prevents a body shot from Hong.
Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Hong.
A left hand lands to the body for Hong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vanzetti is leaning against Hong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanzetti has a couple of punches blocked by Hong.
Vanzetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Hong fails to land.
Hong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vanzetti scores with a shot to the side of Hong's head.
Vanzetti lands a right hand.
Hong prevents a body shot from Vanzetti.
Hong lands a body punch.
Hong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tonton Hong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Vanzetti.
A right hand to the body from Hong.
Hong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong misses with some punches.
Hong misses with some punches.
Vanzetti prevents a body shot from Hong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vanzetti.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hong.
Still in the clinch, Hong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hong tries a body shot but Vanzetti blocks it.
Vanzetti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Hong.
Vanzetti can't find room to land a body shot as Hong controls the action.
Hong blocks an uppercut.
Vanzetti trying to control the position but instead, Hong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vanzetti into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hong.
Hong throws a head punch that misses.
Hong gets through Vanzetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonton Hong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sacco Vanzetti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hong blocks a head kick by Vanzetti.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanzetti moves away.
Vanzetti misses with a lunging right hand
and Vanzetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vanzetti throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hong to counter with a crisp jab.
Vanzetti is rocked!
Vanzetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Hong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vanzetti is still on wobbly legs! Can Hong finish him?
Vanzetti blocks a head kick by Hong.
Hong tests Vanzetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Hong misses.
Hong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hong dips to his left and cracks Vanzetti with an uppercut!
Vanzetti throws a leg kick but Hong checks it.
Hong cracks Vanzetti with a hook to the temple - Vanzetti is on wobbly legs here! Hong swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Vanzetti falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hong wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tonton Hong!
Tonton Hong 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Judea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Leija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Judea kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I want to be a woman - Monty Python. The crowd seem to be enjoying Leija 's choice of entrance music: Original Nuttah. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stan Judea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfredo Leija !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leija lands with a kick to the temple. Judea shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Leija ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leija misses with a hook.
Judea seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Leija attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Judea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leija moves away.
Leija slips a jab and a cross from Judea.
Leija chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Judea can pounce on him.
Judea connects with a leg kick. Leija looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Leija stuffs the takedown attempt from Judea. Judea gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leija darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Leija misses.
Nice straight punches there by Judea. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Judea.
Judea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leija .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leija . Leija circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Judea misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leija misses with a hook to the body
and Judea counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Judea.
The fighters circling - Judea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leija steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Judea. That one must have hurt.
Judea swings for the body but Leija moves out of range.
Leija looks to throw the jab but Judea is out of range.
Judea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Judea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leija .
Leija uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Judea misses with a takedown attempt - Leija sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leija lands a nice hook to Judea's body. Judea takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leija misses with an uppercut.
Leija takes a swing at Judea's ribcage but misses.
Judea looks to score with a jab to the body but Leija is just out of range.
Leija avoids the body shot from Judea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leija lands with a nice body punch.
Leija misses with a looping right.
Judea appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leija looks to score with a jab to the body but Judea is just out of range.
Judea misses with a body shot.
Judea throws a body shot but no joy.
Leija lands an overhand right.
Judea moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Judea looks to land a combination but Leija avoids it well.
Judea misses with a looping left.
Leija throws a shot from downtown. Judea moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Judea.
Leija feints a counter leg kick.
Judea smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good leg kick by Leija there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Judea defending well as Leija loads up on a big left hand.
Leija scores with a jab. Judea acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Judea just misses with a punch to the body.
Leija is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Judea with a body shot.
Judea moves out of range as Leija strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Judea misses its target.
Judea walks into a stiff left hand from Leija .
Leija uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Judea.
Leija has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Judea.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leija , right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Judea. Beautiful body shot.
Leija dips to his left and cracks Judea with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leija lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Judea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leija swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by Leija . Beautiful body shot.
Judea just misses with a punch to the body.
Leija connects with a crisp jab.
Leija moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Judea lands the left hand.
Judea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leija throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leija takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leija displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Judea throws out the jab.
A solid body kick from Judea.
Alfredo Leija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leija misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Judea closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Judea lands in his opponent's guard.
Leija preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alfredo Leija will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Judea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Judea darts in and clinches Leija up against the cage.
Judea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leija blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leija wants to break free but Judea has control.
Leija lands a body punch.
Leija lands with a left to the head.
Leija breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Judea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leija .
Judea connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leija throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It appears Judea was looking to counter with a kick there.
Leija throws a lazy right hand but Judea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Judea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leija .
Leija misses with a left hand
letting Judea counter with a right hand.
Judea moves away from the strike by Leija .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leija throws a hook to the side of Judea's head but Judea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leija swats away the attempt to clinch by Judea.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leija ! But no joy.
Judea misses with a hook to the body
and Leija cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Judea stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leija .
Judea misses with a hook. Leija ducked under it nicely.
Leija cracks the inside of Judea's front leg.
Leija connects with a high kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Leija scores with a four punch combination!
Leija throws a body kick that misses.
Leija fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leija staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judea on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leija on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leija throws an overhand right that lands on Judea's shoulder, as Judea tries to avoid the shot.
Judea takes a kick to the side of the head.
Judea takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Judea tried to counter with a leg kick but Leija avoided it.
Leija will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Judea half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab, jab by Leija - just one landing.
Judea throws a jab but it's blocked by Leija .
Judea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leija .
Leija throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leija throws a leg kick
and Judea counters with a nice uppercut.
Judea attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leija avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leija swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leija throws a leg kick
and Judea counters with a stiff right hand.
Leija connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Judea momentarily.
Judea tests Leija 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Judea throws an overhand right that lands on Leija 's shoulder, as Leija tries to avoid the shot.
Judea moves out of range of the strikes.
Judea is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leija . Judea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leija connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Judea momentarily.
Leija dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leija ducks right into an uppercut from Judea.
Judea slips under a jab from Leija .
An attempted straight right counter from Judea misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Judea
and Leija counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leija punishes Judea's body with a nice straight punch.
Judea jabs at Leija 's body.
Leija missing with a left hand there. Judea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Judea avoids the body shot from Leija .
Judea lands a jab to the nose.
Leija misses the shot to the body.
Judea gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leija .
Judea loads up on a big right hand but Leija slips the punch.
Judea looks for a takedown but Leija sprawls well.
A jab from Judea misses.
Judea lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Leija showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Leija bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Judea's head backwards.
Judea is looking to clinch.
Leija tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Judea is able to avoid easily.
Judea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leija .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leija ! But no joy.
Jab from Judea.
Judea thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Leija if he has to take too many more of those.
Judea stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leija .
Leija displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Judea throws out the jab.
Judea takes a swing at Leija 's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leija misses with a hook to the body
and Judea counters with a nice uppercut.
Judea shoots and misses
and Leija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leija darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leija takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alfredo Leija seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Judea takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Judea misses its intended target.
No luck for Judea with that takedown attempt.
Judea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leija has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Judea is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leija connects with a body shot.
Leija lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leija scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leija takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Judea misses with a straight left.
Judea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Judea misses with a straight left.
Judea chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leija can pounce on him.
Stan Judea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judea tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Judea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leija ! But no joy.
Leija avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leija just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Judea misses its target.
Judea misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Leija misses.
Leija misses the body punch
and Judea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Leija tries to keep at a distance but Judea has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leija wants to stall.
Judea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leija stalling in the clinch but Judea improves position.
Judea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leija 's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Judea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leija will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Judea up against the cage.
Leija pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leija motions for Judea to come forward. Leija throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Judea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leija .
Leija throws the left hand but Judea avoids the punch easily.
Judea looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leija scores with a hook.
Judea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leija looks to land a right hand but Judea moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Judea misses the target.
Judea takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Judea misses with a straight left.
Leija jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Judea tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leija thows a left - swing and a miss!
Judea keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leija connects with a crisp jab.
Leija thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leija bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leija throws a series of punches but Judea moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judea checks a low kick from Leija .
Leija throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Leija misses.
Leija misses with a looping left.
Judea ducks under a wild hook from Leija .
A big left from Judea misses.
A little jabbing left from Leija on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leija connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Judea momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfredo Leija comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leija winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfredo Leija !
Alfredo Leija gave a mention to KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tugg Speedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Irhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tugg Speedman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artem Irhin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irhin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick from Speedman.
Irhin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Speedman manages to avoid it.
Speedman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Irhin manages to circle out of the way.
Irhin connects with a high kick.
It looks like Tugg Speedman has been cut.
Donk. Speedman catches Irhin right on the button with a cross.
Irhin throws a sloppy head kick and Speedman moves out of range easily.
Irhin misses with a wild combination.
Irhin lands a jab-cross combination.
Irhin throws a jab but it's blocked by Speedman.
A thudding body kick lands there by Speedman!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irhin cracks Speedman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A lazy left from Speedman finds it's target.
Speedman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Irhin checks it well.
Speedman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Irhin misses with a body shot.
Irhin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Speedman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Irhin connects with a body shot.
Speedman rushes Irhin and presses him up against the cage.
Speedman misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irhin blocks a body shot from Speedman.
Speedman can't find room to land a body shot as Irhin controls the action.
Speedman struggles to land a body shot inside as Irhin controls his hands.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Irhin.
Speedman is working Irhin over against the cage.
Knees to the body from Irhin.
Speedman misses with a punch to the body.
Irhin struggles to land a body shot inside as Speedman controls his hands.
Irhin tries to land knees in the clinch but Speedman avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Speedman.
Irhin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Speedman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees to the body from Irhin.
Irhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Speedman.
Irhin blocks a body shot from Speedman.
Speedman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Irhin.
Speedman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Speedman avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irhin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Speedman's elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Speedman fails to land.
Speedman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Speedman swings wildly with an uppercut but Irhin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Speedman misses with a body punch.
Speedman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speedman.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Irhin trying to land knees to the body.
Speedman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Irhin taking a breather.
Irhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Speedman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Irhin crunches a lovely knee into Speedman's ribcage.
Speedman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irhin's elbow.
Speedman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irhins head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speedman.
Irhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Speedman is defending well for now.
Speedman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Speedman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irhin tries to work over Speedman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Speedman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Irhin blocks a body shot from Speedman.
Irhin blocks a body shot from Speedman.
Irhin tries to work over Speedman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Speedman.
Speedman managing to block the knees to the body from Irhin.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Irhin missing with knees to the body.
Speedman misses with the head strike.
Speedman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irhin backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irhin.
Speedman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Irhin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Speedman's elbow.
Speedman lands an uppercut.
Irhin lands a knee to the body.
Speedman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irhin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irhin throws an elbow but it misses.
Irhin trying to stall but Speedman improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irhin misses with a knee to the head.
Speedman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Speedman stalling.
Speedman lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speedman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Speedman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irhin's elbow.
Irhin blocking some punches.
Irhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Speedman is defending well for now.
Speedman can't find room to land a body shot as Irhin controls the action.
Irhin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Speedman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Speedman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Speedman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Speedman takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice left hand lands by Speedman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Speedman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Speedman fails to land.
Speedman struggles to land a body shot inside as Irhin controls his hands.
Irhin tries a knee to the head but Speedman blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Artem Irhin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tugg Speedman's cut.
That's time! Speedman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Speedman scores with a kick to the body.
Irhin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Artem Irhin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Speedman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irhin.
Speedman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Speedman moves into range and clinches up with Irhin.
Speedman lands with a right to the head.
Irhin pushes Speedman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Speedman throws a head punch that misses.
Irhin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Artem Irhin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irhin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Irhin misses with a right hand
and Speedman counters with a low kick, right behind Irhin 's knee.
Speedman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Irhin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speedman.
Irhin is looking for the big counter here.
Speedman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Irhin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Speedman moves out of range of the leg kick from Irhin.
Speedman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Irhin checks a leg kick nicely.
Irhin takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irhin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Speedman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Irhin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speedman working aggressively here.
Irhin is working Speedman over against the cage.
Speedman managing to block the knees to the body from Irhin.
Irhin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Speedman.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Irhin looking to throw knees to the head but Speedman is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Speedman fails to land.
Irhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Speedman is defending well for now.
Speedman tries to throw a body punch but Irhin avoids it by throwing Speedman back against the cage.
Irhin blocking some punches.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Irhin tries to land knees in the clinch but Speedman avoids the damage to the body.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Speedman avoids it.
Irhin tries to throw a body punch but Speedman avoids it by throwing Irhin back against the cage.
Irhin blocking some punches.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Speedman avoids it.
Irhin blocks an uppercut.
Speedman tries a body shot but Irhin blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Irhin tries a body shot but Speedman blocks it.
Speedman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Irhin prevents a body shot from Speedman.
Irhin trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Speedman.
A nice left hand lands by Speedman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irhin can't find room to land a body shot as Speedman controls the action.
Irhin prevents a body shot from Speedman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irhin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Speedman.
Speedman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Speedman lands with a left to the head.
Irhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Speedman is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Speedman - that landed with a thud.
Irhin is breathing heavily.
Irhin trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Speedman.
Nice body punch from Speedman - that landed with a thud.
Speedman tries a body shot but Irhin blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speedman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Irhin.
Speedman lands a left hand.
Speedman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irhins head.
Irhin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Speedman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Speedman managing to block the knees to the body from Irhin.
Irhin wants to stall.
Speedman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Speedman.
Irhin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tugg Speedman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Speedman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Speedman throws a head punch that misses.
Speedman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irhin's elbow.
Irhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Speedman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Speedman.
Speedman misses with a punch on the inside.
Irhin trying to land knees to the body.
Irhin misses with a punch to the body.
Speedman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speedman lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Irhin missing with knees to the body.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Speedman avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from Speedman.
Speedman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Irhin or not.
Speedman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Speedman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Speedman.
Speedman tries to throw a body punch but Irhin avoids it by throwing Speedman back against the cage.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
A short left from Speedman.
Irhin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Speedman lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Speedman on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Speedman.
Speedman misses with a punch to the body.
Speedman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Speedman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Speedman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tugg Speedman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tugg Speedman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Speedman misses with a kick to the body.
Irhin throws a lazy head kick
and Speedman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Irhin lands a jab to the nose.
Speedman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Irhin's calf.
Speedman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Speedman has Irhin up against the cage in a clinch.
Speedman managing to block the knees to the body from Irhin.
Speedman misses with some punches.
Irhin blocking some punches.
Speedman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irhin can do to turn this around?
Speedman tries to throw a body punch but Irhin avoids it by throwing Speedman back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good body shot from Irhin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedman tries to throw a body punch but Irhin avoids it by throwing Speedman back against the cage.
Speedman swings wildly with an uppercut but Irhin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irhin is trying to maintain a safe position but Speedman gets an underhook and turns Irhin into the cage.
Speedman lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speedman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Speedman avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Speedman fails to land.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Speedman avoids it.
Irhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Speedman is defending well for now.
Speedman scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irhin.
Irhin is trying to maintain a safe position but Speedman gets an underhook and turns Irhin into the cage.
Irhin trying to land knees to the body.
Irhin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Speedman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Speedman lands a body shot.
Speedman managing to block the knees to the body from Irhin.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Speedman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irhin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Speedman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irhin.
Speedman pushes Irhin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Speedman is defending well for now.
Speedman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Speedman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speedman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Speedman pushes Irhin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Speedman lands a left hand.
Irhin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Speedman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Speedman as the two fighters clinch.
Speedman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Irhin.
Irhin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irhin blocking some punches.
Irhin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irhin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Speedman lands a nice uppercut.
Irhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Speedman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irhin.
Speedman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Speedman.
Speedman lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Speedman.
Speedman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irhin missing with knees to the body.
Speedman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Speedman lands with a light punch inside.
Irhin tries to throw a body punch but Speedman avoids it by throwing Irhin back against the cage.
Irhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Speedman.
Speedman works on Irhin's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Speedman.
Speedman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Speedman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Speedman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Speedman works on Irhin's body with a couple of short punches.
Irhin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irhin blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Speedman.
Irhin is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Speedman.
Irhin is still on wobbly legs! Can Speedman finish him?
A short body shot lands from Speedman as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speedman lands with a short shot to the head.
Speedman lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Speedman.
Speedman pushes Irhin against the cage. Speedman is working some dirty boxing. Speedman pushes off with a quick right hook! Irhin goes down! Irhin tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Speedman moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tugg Speedman!
An out of breath Tugg Speedman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rian MacFarlane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Foles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacFarlane comes to the cage accompanied by The Foggy Dew. Nick Foles will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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247 lbs
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289 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Rian MacFarlane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Foles!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foles looks to land a left hand but MacFarlane moved out of range nicely.
MacFarlane misses with a straight right.
Foles counters with a body kick.
Foles throws a shot from downtown. MacFarlane moves away and avoids it.
Foles moves out of range of the leg kick from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands with a shot to the body.
MacFarlane misses with a left hand
enabling Foles to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Foles.
MacFarlane throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacFarlane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacFarlane misses the body punch
and Foles counters with a monster head kick that knocks MacFarlane out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nick Foles!
In his post fight interview, Nick Foles started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rockmeteller Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Bashorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todd comes to the cage accompanied by Jeeves and Wooster. Bashorov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hangar 18. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rockmeteller Todd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karim Bashorov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd tries to land a front kick but Bashorov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bashorov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Todd slips a jab from Bashorov.
A counter left hand to the body from Todd misses its target.
Todd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bashorov checks it well.
Todd misses with a head kick.
Bashorov thuds a left hand into Todd's body.
Todd avoids the body shot from Bashorov.
Todd slips under a jab.
Bashorov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Todd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Todd seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bashorov sizes up Todd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bashorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bashorov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bashorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Bashorov takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Bashorov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Todd under the eye.
Nice cross by Todd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Bashorov.
Todd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Todd throws a hook but Bashorov blocks it.
Bashorov catches Todd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bashorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Todd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bashorov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bashorov needs to keep his hands up - Todd had a free shot at his head there.
Bashorov avoids a kick to the body.
Todd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bashorov 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.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bashorov dips to his left and cracks Todd with an uppercut!
Todd misses with a body shot.
Bashorov tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bashorov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov slips a jab from Todd.
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bashorov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Todd had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karim Bashorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bashorov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Todd is looking to wear down Bashorov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Todd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Todd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bashorov tries for a takedown but Todd circles away easily
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bashorov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Todd to the ground. Bashorov is now in Todd's guard.
Todd manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bashorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Bashorov misses.
Todd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bashorov at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd misses with a jab to the body
and Bashorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bashorov misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Bashorov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Todd. Todd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bashorov, as that shot connected.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Bashorov.
Bashorov closes the distance and clinches up with Todd, looking for a takedown. Bashorov pushes Todd against the cage but Todd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rockmeteller Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karim Bashorov.
Todd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bashorov moves away.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bashorov throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd with a nice cross.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Todd gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bashorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bashorov misses with a takedown attempt - Todd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bashorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Bashorov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bashorov is looking to take a break and control but Todd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Todd prevents Bashorov from improving position.
Bashorov is looking to take a break and control but Todd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bashorov staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karim Bashorov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bashorov cracks Todd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bashorov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bashorov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bashorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Bashorov missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd swings for the body but Bashorov moves out of range.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bashorov.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Bashorov.
Bashorov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bashorov.
You can see the frustration on Todd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Todd is not content to let Bashorov control the position.
Bashorov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bashorov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bashorov working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd wants to control but Bashorov postures up.
Bashorov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Todd is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bashorov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Todd will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bashorov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bashorov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ground and pound from Bashorov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bashorov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bashorov tries to score with some ground and pound. Todd controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bashorov misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bashorov scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov trying to control the position but Todd is working away.
Bashorov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bashorov trying to control the action but Todd is working from the bottom.
Todd taking a bit of punishment here - Bashorov scoring with strikes.
Bashorov throws an elbow but Todd slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
An elbow from Bashorov crashes against the mat.
Bashorov tries to score with some ground and pound. Todd controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bashorov laying and praying for a moment but Todd takes advantage and regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Bashorov seems content to control.
Todd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bashorov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Todd is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Todd is not content to let Bashorov control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Bashorov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashorov. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Bashorov is just out of range.
Bashorov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Todd defends it well.
Karim Bashorov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Todd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Bashorov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bashorov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Bashorov slips the punch.
Todd throws a body punch but Bashorov moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bashorov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bashorov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Todd under the eye.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bashorov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Todd's hands.
Bashorov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Todd looks to land a body kick but Bashorov moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bashorov misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Bashorov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bashorov finds it's way round the side to connect with Todd's head.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Bashorov is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bashorov scores with a jab.
Bashorov misses the jab.
Todd went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bashorov digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Bashorov slips under a jab from Todd.
Todd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Todd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bashorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
A countering left hand to the body from Bashorov misses.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Bashorov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bashorov showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd tries to get to full guard but Bashorov has control of the leg.
Bashorov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov passes to full mount!
Bashorov looking to finish Todd with some ground and pound. This is bad for Todd!
Bashorov looking to ground and pound but Todd is blocking nicely.
Bashorov tries to control but Todd wriggling away.
Todd blocking the ground and pound.
Bashorov looking to ground and pound but Todd is blocking nicely.
Todd holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bashorov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd is in a horrible position here. Bashorov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bashorov controlling the pace for now.
Todd tries to hold on but Bashorov postures up.
Todd is bucking up trying to escape but Bashorov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bashorov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bashorov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov content just to control the position here.
Bashorov wants to control but instead Todd manages to regain half guard.
Todd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Todd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bashorov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Todd defending well though.
Bashorov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Todd defending well though.
Todd is staying active underneath Bashorov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bashorov prevents Todd from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Bashorov really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bashorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bashorov lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Bashorov thuds a left hand into Todd's body.
Bashorov throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd needs to keep his hands up - Bashorov had a free shot at his head there.
Bashorov looks to land a combination but Todd avoids it well.
Todd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bashorov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Todd as he avoids it easily.
Todd swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bashorov counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bashorov.
Bashorov scores with the left hand. Todd knows he should have avoided that one.
Bashorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Todd connects with a jab.
Bashorov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Bashorov tries to counter it with a takedown but Todd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bashorov, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd dodges the punch combination from Bashorov.
Donk. Bashorov catches Todd right on the button with a cross.
Todd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bashorov misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bashorov connects with a nice looking jab.
Bashorov connects with a nice looking jab.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Bashorov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bashorov goes for a double leg but Todd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Todd continues to drive forward.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd cracks Bashorov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bashorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Bashorov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bashorov loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd takes one on the button.
Some wild striking there from Bashorov.
A counter left hand to the body from Todd misses its target.
Bashorov moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bashorov is out of range and Todd settles back down.
Bashorov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Todd defends it well.
Todd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bashorov.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Todd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donk. Todd catches Bashorov right on the button with a cross.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Bashorov - just one landing.
Bashorov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bashorov lands a nice shot that snaps Todd's head back.
Rockmeteller Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Todd lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bashorov throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bashorov scores with a punch to the head.
Todd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Bashorov fails to land with a series of punches.
Bashorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bashorov! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Bashorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd swings for the body but Bashorov moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bashorov misses with a hook.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bashorov.
A counter left hand to the body from Todd misses its target.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bashorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Bashorov scores with a jab.
Todd misses with a right hand
and Bashorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bashorov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bashorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Bashorov.
Todd throws a leg kick but Bashorov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And Bashorov tries to counter it with a takedown but Todd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bashorov.
Bashorov thuds his right hand into Todd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bashorov cracks Todd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Bashorov dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bashorov connects with a body shot that sends Todd's belly button to the back.
Bashorov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bashorov throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bashorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Bashorov.
Bashorov stuns Todd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bashorov scores with a jab.
Bashorov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bashorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd lands a head shot.
A big left from Todd misses.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bashorov scores with the left hand. Todd knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Todd there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov swinging wildly here.
Bashorov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Bashorov moved out of range.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Bashorov.
Todd swings for the body but Bashorov moves out of range.
Todd avoids the body shot from Bashorov.
Bashorov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Todd misses
and Bashorov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bashorov throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bashorov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Bashorov lands a really nice looking cross but Todd seems unphased.
Rockmeteller Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd defending against the ground and pound.
Bashorov trying to control the action but Todd is working from the bottom.
Todd tries to buck Bashorov off but Bashorov is having none of it.
Todd is not content to let Bashorov control the position.
Bashorov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd dodges the ground and pound from Bashorov.
Bashorov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Karim Bashorov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bashorov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bashorov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Todd regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bashorov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bashorov thows a huge punch but Todd dodges it nicely.
Karim Bashorov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Todd tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bashorov trying to control the action but Todd is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bashorov looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Bashorov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bashorov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Todd's head.
Todd scores with a nice head shot.
Bashorov digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Bashorov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Todd.
Bashorov digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Bashorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashorov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karim Bashorov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bashorov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Bashorov!
Karim Bashorov is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Karim Bashorov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cavey Beaumont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tinashe Chukwuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cavey Beaumont has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cavey Beaumont!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tinashe Chukwuma!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beaumont misses with a head kick.
Beaumont fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chukwuma cracks Beaumont with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Cavey Beaumont has been cut.
Beaumont swings for the body but Chukwuma moves out of range.
Beaumont throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beaumont fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beaumont lands a jab to the head.
Chukwuma tries to clinch but Beaumont moves out of range.
Chukwuma throws a body kick that misses.
Chukwuma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beaumont checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chukwuma thuds a left hand into Beaumont's body.
Cavey Beaumont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chukwuma tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beaumont 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beaumont lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chukwuma at a distance.
Chukwuma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chukwuma tries to keep at a distance but Beaumont has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chukwuma takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaumont tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chukwuma's elbow.
Beaumont lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beaumont lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
We've been informed that Chukwuma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Beaumont lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Beaumont.
Beaumont lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beaumont scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beaumont creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chukwuma is rocked!
Chukwuma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beaumont misses with the head strike.
Beaumont misses with a knee to the head.
Chukwuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beaumont missing with knees to the body.
Beaumont is stalling here.
Beaumont blocks an uppercut.
Beaumont looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaumont misses with the head strike.
Beaumont misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chukwuma misses with a punch on the inside.
Beaumont lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beaumont wants to stall.
Beaumont trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Chukwuma.
Stalling in the clinch from Chukwuma.
Beaumont has a couple of punches blocked by Chukwuma.
Beaumont lands with a left to the head.
Beaumont blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chukwuma.
A short left from Beaumont.
Beaumont struggles to land a body shot inside as Chukwuma controls his hands.
Beaumont lands a left hand.
Beaumont lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chukwuma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beaumont.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Beaumont lands with a short shot to the head.
Beaumont goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chukwuma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beaumont.
Beaumont prevents a body shot from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Beaumont.
Chukwuma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chukwuma blocking some punches.
Chukwuma has a couple of punches blocked by Beaumont.
Beaumont misses with a punch on the inside.
Chukwuma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beaumont avoids it.
Beaumont misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma tries to land knees in the clinch but Beaumont avoids the damage to the body.
Beaumont stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chukwuma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beaumont creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beaumont blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beaumont lands a knee to the body.
Chukwuma looks winded!
Chukwuma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chukwuma throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Beaumont fails to land.
Beaumont has Chukwuma pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beaumont.
Beaumont misses with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Beaumont.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beaumont lands with a light punch inside.
Beaumont lands a left hand.
Chukwuma lands a hook that snaps the head of Beaumont backwards.
Beaumont lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Chukwuma fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cavey Beaumont dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chukwuma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beaumont is looking to score with low kicks.
Beaumont has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Beaumont fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chukwuma on the side of the head.
Beaumont is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chukwuma can do to turn this around?
Chukwuma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chukwuma throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Beaumont makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chukwuma really felt that one!
Chukwuma misses with a hook.
Beaumont works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beaumont is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chukwuma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beaumont drops Chukwuma with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Chukwuma looks back up at him and smiles so Beaumont waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Chukwuma is still on wobbly legs! Can Beaumont finish him?
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!
Chukwuma drops his hands momentarily. Beaumont doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Chukwuma staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Chukwuma doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cavey Beaumont!
Cavey Beaumont retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sotiris Kakoullis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Beast has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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206 lbs
38 - 8 - 0 |
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200 lbs
36 - 12 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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
38 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sotiris Kakoullis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Beast!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakoullis throws a right hand that Beast ducks under and follows up with a left that Beast also avoids with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Kakoullis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A clash of legs there as Beast blocks the low kick.
Beast misses with a double jab.
Beast has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kakoullis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Beast misses with a leg kick.
Kakoullis connects with a solid leg kick.
Beast misses with a body kick.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the leg kick from Beast.
Kakoullis lands with a slapping head kick.
Beast moves out of range of the body kick from Kakoullis.
Beast tries a low kick but Kakoullis avoids it.
Kakoullis clobbers Beast with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beast was well out of range. Poor timing from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beast doesn't seem bothered though.
Kakoullis staying out of range there.
Beast throws the left hand but Kakoullis avoids the punch easily.
Kakoullis misses with a low kick as Beast jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakoullis avoids the body shot from Beast.
Kakoullis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Beast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kakoullis's hands.
Kakoullis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Beast.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the side of Beast's head but Beast sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beast throws a low kick, looking for Kakoullis's leg but Kakoullis calmly moves out of range.
Kakoullis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beast takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kakoullis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kakoullis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
Kakoullis misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Beast was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakoullis wants to land a leg kick but Beast is out of range.
Beast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kakoullis.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a head kick but Beast moves out of range.
Beast throws a body punch but Kakoullis moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kakoullis swings widly with a right hand
and Beast counters with a stiff right hand.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Beast moved away.
Beast ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kakoullis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kakoullis lands a leg kick that knocks Beast off balance momentarily.
Beast drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kakoullis misses with a low kick.
Beast feints a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Beast.
A jab from Beast does it's job there.
It looks like Sotiris Kakoullis has been cut.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the strikes.
Kakoullis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kakoullis looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
Beast looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beast checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis scores with a spinning back kick!
Kakoullis scores with a head kick.
Kakoullis misses with an uppercut.
Kakoullis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
Beast throws a big shot that misses.
Beast cracks Kakoullis with a good jab.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick
and Beast counters with a nice uppercut.
Beast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakoullis manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kakoullis. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kakoullis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kakoullis, right into the meat.
Kakoullis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Beast scores with a jab.
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!
Kakoullis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis misses with a hook to the body
and Beast counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beast. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kakoullis blocks a jab.
Kakoullis tried to counter with a leg kick but Beast avoided it.
Beast lands a jab to the nose.
Kakoullis is looking to land body kicks.
Beast swings for the body but Kakoullis moves out of range.
Beast takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Beast misses its intended target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kakoullis.
Beast tries to land a leg kick but Kakoullis saw it coming and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Beast checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Beast looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kakoullis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Beast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kakoullis lands a nice shot to the body.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Beast moved away.
Kakoullis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sotiris Kakoullis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Beast lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Beast throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kakoullis misses with a low kick.
Beast walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis is looking to score with low kicks.
Kakoullis misses the jab.
Kakoullis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beast.
Kakoullis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beast comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kakoullis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kakoullis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kakoullis tries a head kick but it misses.
Kakoullis misses with a looping right.
Beast swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kakoullis looks to land a body kick but Beast moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast looks to score with a jab to the body but Kakoullis is just out of range.
Kakoullis tries to land a front kick but Beast steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kakoullis misses with a kick to the body
and Beast counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kakoullis's knee momentarily.
Beast lands with an uppercut that bounces Kakoullis off the cage and back into range.
Beast fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sotiris Kakoullis's cut is getting worse.
Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beast takes one to the chin there.
Beast takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beast takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beast misses with a hook. Kakoullis ducked under it nicely.
Kakoullis tries a low kick but Beast avoids it.
Sotiris Kakoullis is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beast counters with a stiff right hand.
Kakoullis misses with a kick to the body
and Beast counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kakoullis thinking.
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!
Kakoullis tries to score with a low kick but Beast moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis throws out a loose jab but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beast finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kakoullis throws out a leg kick but Beast moves out of range and Kakoullis only half commits.
Beast swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beast checks a leg kick.
Kakoullis throws a body punch but Beast moves out of range.
Kakoullis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beast checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Beast on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kakoullis misses with a shot to the body
and Beast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beast throws a hook but Kakoullis avoids it easily.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Kakoullis.
Beast takes a swing at Kakoullis's ribcage but misses.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick
and Beast counters with a thumping low kick.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Beast sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kakoullis is looking to slow Beast down with leg kicks.
Beast's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beast on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beast just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakoullis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis looks for the body kick but Beast saw that one coming.
Beast throws out a leg kick but Kakoullis moves out of range and Beast only half commits.
Beast scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beast misses with a body shot.
Kakoullis is looking to chop away at Beast's legs.
Kakoullis moves out of range as Beast strikes.
Beast tests Kakoullis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kakoullis tries to work over Beast's front leg with a kick but Beast checks it.
Kakoullis misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Beast connects with an inside leg kick.
Beast throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kakoullis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beast wants to land a leg kick but Kakoullis is out of range.
Beast uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kakoullis misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beast.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakoullis lands a leg kick that knocks Beast off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beast. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kakoullis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kakoullis lunges at Beast with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beast's hand.
Beast misses with a low kick.
Kakoullis thows a leg kick but Beast checks it
and Beast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kakoullis scores with a body shot.
Kakoullis misses with a wild combination.
Beast slips under a jab from Kakoullis.
Beast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Beast on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Beast checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kakoullis wants to land a leg kick but Beast is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Beast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kakoullis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beast is out of range and Kakoullis settles back down.
Kakoullis throws a low kick, looking for Beast's leg but Beast calmly moves out of range.
Beast misses with a straight left.
Kakoullis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Beast sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beast lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kakoullis will feel that in the morning.
Beast walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kakoullis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beast looks to land a body kick but Kakoullis moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kakoullis misses the target.
Beast has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kakoullis finds it's way round the side to connect with Beast's head.
Kakoullis is looking to slow Beast down with leg kicks.
Kakoullis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis throws a push kick but Beast slaps the foot to one side.
Beast throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beast avoids the body shot from Kakoullis.
Beast checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Beast lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kakoullis doesn't seem phased though.
Nice shot by Beast.
Kakoullis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that misses.
Kakoullis misses with a head kick.
Beast bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kakoullis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beast checks it well.
Beast dips to his left and cracks Kakoullis with an uppercut!
Kakoullis misses with a hook. Beast ducked under it nicely.
Beast thuds a left hand into Kakoullis's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kakoullis.
Beast blocks the body kick.
Beast replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kakoullis blocks it well.
A cross from Beast lands.
Sotiris Kakoullis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis throws a chopping leg kick but Beast manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Beast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beast throws a good cross that connects.
Beast throws a jab when Kakoullis was well out of range.
Kakoullis avoids the body shot from Beast.
Kakoullis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beast.
Beast throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kakoullis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Beast's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kakoullis misses with a leg kick
enabling Beast to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beast. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beast smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beast fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beast throws a body shot but no joy.
Kakoullis swings for the body but Beast moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kakoullis.
Beast throws a head kick that misses.
Kakoullis scores with a decent looking hook.
Beast drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kakoullis fails to land with a series of punches.
Beast flicks out a counter leg kick but Kakoullis steps away.
Kakoullis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kakoullis throws a body shot but no joy.
Beast misses with a straight right.
Beast keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beast scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beast takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beast throws the kick towards the body but Kakoullis avoids it.
Kakoullis misses with a body punch
letting Beast counter with a right hand.
Jeez, Sotiris Kakoullis's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Beast lands with a kick to the temple. Kakoullis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakoullis looks for the body kick but Beast saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sotiris Kakoullis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Billy Beast!
Post fight, Billy Beast stared into the camera and said 'I'm bad, I know it. I'm bad, I show it.'.
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FIGHT
RATING
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