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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Synyx Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kwiwan Fogomayu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, In Scarlet Storm. Fogomayu has chosen Kyamadu as his entrance music. Kwiwan Fogomayu has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Synyx Dall! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Kwiwan Fogomayu! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dall misses with a body kick. Fogomayu misses the shot to the body. Dall throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Fogomayu to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Synyx Dall has been cut. Fogomayu misses with an uppercut. Dall blocks the body kick.
No joy there for Fogomayu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dall scores with a jab to the head.
Fogomayu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fogomayu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Fogomayu moves out of range as Dall strikes. Dall throws an off balance right hand
and Fogomayu counters with a stiff right hand. Fogomayu walks into a straight right hand from Dall.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fogomayu manages to avoid it. Kwiwan Fogomayu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fogomayu throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. An inside leg kick lands from Fogomayu. Fogomayu misses with a body kick. Dall throws a counter high kick but Fogomayu was just alert enough to avoid it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fogomayu. We've been informed that Fogomayu 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. Dall throws a hook but Fogomayu blocks it. Fogomayu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Fogomayu throws a leg kick but Dall checks it. Fogomayu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fogomayu wants to counter the offense by Dall and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fogomayu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall throws a good cross that connects.
Fogomayu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Fogomayu throws a poor cross that misses
and Dall counters with a nice body shot. Fogomayu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fogomayu avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fogomayu throws a half hearted mid kick. Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fogomayu. Fogomayu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. 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! Fogomayu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it. Fogomayu moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dall throws a shot to the body.
Dall closes the distance and clinches up with Fogomayu, looking for a takedown. Dall pushes Fogomayu against the cage but Fogomayu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Dall moves out of range as Fogomayu strikes. Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fogomayu manages to avoid it. Dall tries to land a body kick and Fogomayu counters with a leg kick. Fogomayu looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range. Dall looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Synyx Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fogomayu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dall is in Fogomayu's guard. Fogomayu is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fogomayu swivels though and keeps the full guard. Fogomayu controls Dall momentarily but Dall frees himself. Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fogomayu swivels though and keeps the full guard. Fogomayu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Synyx Dall dominated that round. The cut man is working on Synyx Dall's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dall throws a leg kick but Fogomayu sees it coming and checks it nicely. Fogomayu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Dall throws a body kick that misses and Fogomayu counters with a lovely shot to the body. Fogomayu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Dall takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fogomayu slips under a jab. Fogomayu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice defenses there by Dall. A counter left hand to the body from Dall misses its target. Dall connects with a body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fogomayu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Fogomayu blocks a low kick nicely. Dall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dall getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Dall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fogomayu can do to turn this around? Fogomayu defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand. Dall scores with a decent looking hook. Dall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fogomayu's head backwards. Synyx Dall is winning the standup battle so far. Fogomayu jabbing away but nothing is landing. Fogomayu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. An inside leg kick lands from Dall. Dall lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fogomayu will feel that in the morning. Good standup being displayed there by Fogomayu as he connects with a hook. Dall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Fogomayu throws an off balance right hand
and Dall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fogomayu's sensitive parts. Dall lands with a good body shot. Dall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Dall connects with an inside leg kick. Fogomayu moves out of range of the body kick. Fogomayu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall. Dall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A left lands for Dall. A nice leg kick lands there from Dall.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dall misses with a hook
and Fogomayu counters with a nice kick to the body. Dall thows a left - swing and a miss! Dall throws a body punch but Fogomayu moves out of range. A big left from Dall misses. Fogomayu takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses. Good standup being displayed there by Fogomayu as he connects with a hook. Jab, jab by Dall - just one landing. Dall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Nice uppercut there from Fogomayu. Dall misses with a right hand and Fogomayu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fogomayu thows a leg kick but Dall checks it and Dall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fogomayu won't be happy with that.
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! Fogomayu is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dall is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Fogomayu wants to control but Dall is having none of it. Dall wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Fogomayu wants to control but Dall is having none of it. Dall thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dall goes for an armbar but Fogomayu turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fogomayu. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Synyx Dall dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Synyx Dall's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fogomayu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A nice leg kick lands there from Fogomayu. Dall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Dall throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice shot lands for Dall. Fogomayu lands a slapping body shot.
Fogomayu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Crunch! Fogomayu slams his shin into Dall's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dall cracks Fogomayu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Fogomayu throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fogomayu. Dall misses with a wild body shot. Dall throws an off balance right hand
and Fogomayu counters with an outside leg kick.
Dall throws a right hand that misses
and Fogomayu counters with a two punch combo. Dall swats away the attempt to clinch by Fogomayu.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dall throws a shot from downtown. Fogomayu moves away and avoids it. Dall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fogomayu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Kwiwan Fogomayu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fogomayu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dall to score an easy takedown into full guard. Dall is standing up over Fogomayu. Fogomayu looks to escape but Dall dives into side control.
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! Fogomayu parries the strikes from Dall easily there. Dall is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fogomayu to escape.
Dall tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Dall advances to full mount. Synyx Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fogomayu is working to get back to half guard.
Dall throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Synyx Dall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Fogomayu is desperately trying to improve his position but Dall has a good base and remains in mount. Dall throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Fogomayu reaches up to try and control the position but Dall seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Fogomayu rolls and tries to escape and now Dall has his back!
You can see the frustration on Fogomayu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dall biding his time, controlling Fogomayu. Dall is looking to control Fogomayu but Fogomayu is wriggling around and keeping busy. Fogomayu is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fogomayu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dall. Dall has got his arm under Fogomayu's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Fogomayu has spun round into Dall's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Fogomayu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dall looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dall looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dall!
And that's the end of the fight! Synyx Dall showed his dominance in that final round. Well Dall has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Synyx Dall! An out of breath Synyx Dall 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Avsketij (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shun Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasily Avsketij has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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172 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vasily Avsketij! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shun Watanabe! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Avsketij ducks under a wild hook from Watanabe. A little feinted left hand from Avsketij on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Watanabe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avsketij. Watanabe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Watanabe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Watanabe feints and as Avsketij raises his hands in defense, Watanabe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Watanabe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Watanabe throws a big elbow that misses. Avsketij is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Watanabe is controlling him. Watanabe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Avsketij avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Avsketij is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Watanabe is pushing Avsketij up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round. Avsketij misses with a punch on the inside.
Avsketij misses with a hook from the clinch. Watanabe tries to work over Avsketij's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Avsketij swings wildly with an uppercut but Watanabe uses good head movement to avoid it. Watanabe is trying to break the clinch but Avsketij is controlling him. Watanabe blocks an uppercut.
Watanabe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Avsketij pulls his leg out and moves away.
Avsketij moves into range and clinches up with Watanabe. Avsketij fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Avsketij.
Watanabe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Watanabe tries to work over Avsketij's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Watanabe breaks the clinch.
Watanabe ducks under a wild hook from Avsketij.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Watanabe misses with a two punch combination.
Watanabe misses the body punch and Avsketij counters with a lovely straight right hand! Avsketij keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Vasily Avsketij has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shun Watanabe. Watanabe scores with a shot to the body.
Watanabe throws a looping overhand right but Avsketij ducks down to avoid it. Watanabe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Watanabe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avsketij. Watanabe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Vasily Avsketij is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Avsketij has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Avsketij gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Avsketij misses with a hook
and Watanabe counters with a one-two to the body. Watanabe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Avsketij was covering up waiting for the punch and Watanabe finishes the takedown easily into guard. Avsketij keeping full guard, as Watanabe tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Watanabe wants to control from the top but Avsketij keeps moving. Avsketij is looking to stand up but Watanabe isn't so interested in that idea. Watanabe throwing strikes from guard but Avsketij blocks nicely. Avsketij is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Watanabe is controlling him. Avsketij avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Avsketij is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Watanabe is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Watanabe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Avsketij as he avoids it easily. Avsketij tries to clinch but Watanabe moves out of range. Watanabe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Avsketijs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Watanabe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Watanabe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Watanabe shoots in looking for a takedown but Avsketij manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Watanabe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Avsketij feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Watanabes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Avsketij lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Shun Watanabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Avsketij rushes Watanabe and presses him up against the cage. Watanabe looking to slow down the pace here. Watanabe lands a body punch. Avsketij struggles to land a body shot inside as Watanabe controls his hands.
Watanabe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Avsketij seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Watanabe can turn it around. Avsketij stops a takedown attempt from Watanabe.
Avsketij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Avsketij tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Watanabe manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shun Watanabe will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A punch combination from Watanabe misses. Avsketij misses with a looping left. Avsketij blocks a jab. Avsketij was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Watanabe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Nice sprawl there from Avsketij as Watanabe shoots in. Watanabe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Watanabe misses the shot to the body. Watanabe misses with a left hand and Avsketij counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Avsketij lands a lovely overhand right. A slow jab from Watanabe misses its intended target. Watanabe dodges the punch combination from Avsketij.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Watanabe throws a big shot that misses. Avsketij clinches. A short left from Watanabe. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Watanabe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Avsketij wants to stand but Watanabe is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Watanabe wants to control from the top but Avsketij keeps moving. Watanabe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Avsketij is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Avsketij keeping moving, preventing Watanabe from controlling successfully. Watanabe is working Avsketij over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Avsketij will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Avsketij is looking to stand up but Watanabe isn't so interested in that idea. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Avsketij knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watanabe on the ground. Watanabe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Avsketij keeping moving, preventing Watanabe from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Watanabe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Avsketij is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Avsketij has escaped and now he's on top!
Avsketij avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Avsketij sitting in guard here, content to control. Avsketij tries to free his leg and advance position but Watanabe is retaining full guard. Avsketij wants to control from the top but Watanabe keeps moving. Watanabe wants to hit a switch here but Avsketij passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Watanabe there!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Watanabe tries to reverse the position but Avsketij maintains control. Avsketij sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Avsketij blocks Watanabe's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Avsketij takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Watanabe tries to lock up and control but Avsketij gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Watanabe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Watanabe is still trying to improve position. Avsketij tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Avsketij wants to control the pace but Watanabe is squirming around nicely. Watanabe is looking to improve his position but Avsketij isn't that keen on the idea. Avsketij controlling his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Watanabe tries to get back to half guard but can't. 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 Vasily Avsketij will probably get the nod. That's time! Avsketij's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Good shot there by Avsketij. Watanabe misses with a lunging right hand
and Avsketij connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Avsketij closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Watanabe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Watanabe keeps the fight on the outside. Watanabe throws a series of punches but Avsketij avoids them all with ease. Watanabe throws a hook but Avsketij avoids it easily. Avsketij lands a jab. Avsketij is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Watanabe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Avsketij wants to stand back up but Watanabe manages to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Watanabe throws an elbow but Avsketij slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Watanabe prevents Avsketij from escaping the position. An elbow from Watanabe crashes against the mat.
Watanabe prevents Avsketij from escaping the position. Avsketij is looking to get back to his feet here but Watanabe is keeping cool and he's managed to take Avsketij's back. Watanabe is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Avsketij has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Watanabe struggling to land strikes to the head as Avsketij covers up. Watanabe missing with strikes. Avsketij is trying to stand back up. Watanabe is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Avsketij defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Well, with Watanabe on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Avsketij is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round. Watanabe somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. Watanabe throwing sloppy strikes. Avsketij won't enjoy being in this position. Watanabe looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Avsketij is tapping - it's over boys! Watanabe picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shun Watanabe! A relieved looking Shun Watanabe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. Vasily Avsketij was interviewed post fight and said 'Whuut!?!! In training it was going better. Shit '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Immortal Technique (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Tonon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Technique might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eye in the sky . Gary Tonon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Immortal Technique! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Tonon! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tonon avoids the head kick by Technique.
Tonon with a hook.
It looks like Immortal Technique has been cut. Technique throws a right and a left that Tonon avoids nicely. Technique misses with a double jab.
Technique scores to the head and body with a nice combination! A combination from Technique does no damage. Sloppy strikes from Technique. Those never looked like landing. Technique throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tonon. Technique throws a hook but Tonon blocks it. Technique dodges the punch combination from Tonon.
This has been an exciting period of action! Technique is looking to slow Tonon down with leg kicks. Technique swinging wildly here.
Technique takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Tonon lands a slapping body shot.
Technique throws a right and a left that Tonon avoids nicely. And Tonon tries to counter it with a takedown but Technique pushes his down on his head and steps out. Technique throws a series of punches but Tonon moves out of range. Tonon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Technique quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tonon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Technique makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Technique throws a right hand that Tonon ducks under and follows up with a left that Tonon also avoids with ease. Nice shot by Tonon. Tonon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tonon misses with a double jab.
Tonon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Technique! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Technique keeps working. Technique's coaches at London MMA Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tonon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tonon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Technique is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tonon has just dragged him back down to the mat. Tonon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Technique is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tonon has just dragged him back down to the mat. Tonon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Technique is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Technique keeps working. Tonon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Technique is not content to let Tonon control the position. Technique tries to escape but Tonon is in control. Tonon tries to score with some ground and pound. Technique controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Technique is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Tonon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Technique has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tonon tries for a kimura but Technique is defending well. Technique is pushing Tonon's head away, looking to escape. Tonon manages to hold on to the position though. Tonon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Technique is pushing Tonon's head away, looking to escape. Tonon manages to hold on to the position though. Tonon misses with an attempted head punch from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tonon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Tonon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Tonon throws a strike aimed at the side of Technique's head but Technique avoids it well. Technique is not content to let Tonon control the position. Tonon tries for a kimura but Technique is defending well. Tonon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Tonon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Technique is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Tonon prevents Technique from escaping the position. Tonon wants to control but Technique is keeping him busy. Technique is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tonon asserts his dominance and retains side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gary Tonon will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Immortal Technique's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tonon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Technique swivels and escapes. Nice cross by Tonon. Technique will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tonon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Technique defends it well. Technique lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tonon circles away quickly and effectively. Tonon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Technique moves away. Tonon lands with a shot to the body. Technique throws a series of punches but Tonon moves out of range. Left hook, right uppercut from Technique.
It looks like Gary Tonon has been cut. No joy there for Technique, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tonon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tonon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Technique sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tonon somewhat. Tonon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Technique wants to get back to his feet.
Tonon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Technique with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tonon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tonon is looking to advance position but Technique won't allow it. Technique is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard. Technique is trying to stand back up but Tonon is controlling him
Tonon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Tonon working Technique over with strikes. Tonon trying to pass the guard but Technique defending well. Gary Tonon has got the better of the ground game so far. Technique makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Tonon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Tonon stops Technique from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tonon seems to be working for a kimura but Technique defends the submission attempt. Technique is trying to stand back up but Tonon is controlling him
Tonon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Technique is trying to stand.
Tonon wants to control but Technique is keeping him busy. Tonon is working for a submission of some sort.
Technique manages to escape and get back to his feet! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tonon ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Immortal Technique is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tonon lands with an uppercut that bounces Technique off the cage and back into range. No luck for Tonon with that takedown attempt. Immortal Technique has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon. Technique is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Technique with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonon to score with a decent uppercut. Technique throws a leg kick but Tonon checks it. Tonon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Technique did well to prevent Tonon getting side control. Tonon is trying to control the action in half guard but Technique is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Tonon stops Technique from getting back to his feet.
Tonon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Technique defends it well. Tonon is trying to work for a kimura but Technique is defending well.
Technique is looking to escape. Tonon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Technique wants to get back to his feet.
Tonon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Technique defends it well. Tonon is trying to control. Technique wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Technique kicks off Tonon and gets to his feet. Technique lands a glancing blow to the side of Tonon's head. Tonon scores with a punch to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tonon looks to throw the jab but Technique is out of range. Technique lands a leg kick that knocks Tonon off balance momentarily. A jab from Technique misses. Tonon misses with a double jab.
Tonon lands with a nice body punch. Technique thumps Tonon with a low kick. Tonon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Technique was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonon. Tonon misses with a wild body shot. Technique defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tonon. Tonon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Technique pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Immortal Technique is winning the standup battle so far. Technique throws a right and a left that Tonon avoids nicely. 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 Immortal Technique will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Technique tries to bum rush Tonon with a series of wild strikes but Tonon uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Technique misses with a combination
and Tonon counters with a single leg into guard. Technique didn't expect that. Tonon trying to control but Technique is working from the bottom. Tonon controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Tonon prevents Technique from getting back to his feet. Technique utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Tonon sitting in guard, not really doing much. Technique is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tonon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Tonon prevents Technique from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. A punch combination from Technique misses. Technique works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tonon scores with a nice right hand.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Technique sprawls well. Technique wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet. Nice body punch from Technique. No joy there for Technique, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tonon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Immortal Technique seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Technique throws a series of punches but Tonon moves out of range. A combination from Technique does no damage. Technique sets himself, and Tonon steps forward looking for the clinch! Technique avoids it this time. Technique misses with a looping right. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Technique looks to throw the jab but Tonon is out of range. Tonon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tonon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Technique on his heels. He'll look to pass Technique's guard now, I'm sure. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Technique can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tonon controls the pace. Tonon wants to pass the guard but Technique is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tonon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Technique's head. Technique wants to get back to his feet but Tonon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Tonon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Tonon stops Technique from standing up. Tonon with a flurry of punches that miss. Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Technique swivels though and keeps the full guard. Tonon wants to control from the top but Technique keeps moving. Technique pushes Tonon off and gets back to his feet.
Technique misses with a hook. Technique throws out a leg kick but Tonon moves out of range and Technique only half commits. Technique misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Technique throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Technique gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tonon to score an easy takedown into full guard. Tonon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Technique wants to stand up but Tonon is controlling him. Tonon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Technique is looking to stand up but Tonon isn't so interested in that idea. Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Technique swivels though and keeps the full guard. Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Technique is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Technique wants to get back to his feet but Tonon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Tonon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Technique fails to land with a series of punches.
Technique tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Tonon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A jab from Tonon finds it's way through Technique's defenses. No joy there for Technique, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tonon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Technique avoids it really well and circles away. Technique looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Tonon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Tonon dives in and scores a takedown into Technique's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Technique wants to stand and escape but Tonon is having none of it. Tonon advances to half guard. Technique is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard.
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 Immortal Technique. I think Technique 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Immortal Technique! Post fight, an emotional Immortal Technique said 'The voice of racism preaching the Gospel is devilish. A fake church called the prophet Muhammad a terrorist, for "getting God" is not religion, but a spiritual bond and Jesus is the most quoted prophet in the Quran.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raoul Clavette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Hell's Bells- AC/DC as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raoul Clavette! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Cain Jones! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Clavette gets a takedown into half guard. Jones manages to get to full guard.
We've been hearing that Clavette has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Clavette wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position. Clavette postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clavette is one step ahead there. Jones keeping full guard, as Clavette tries to pass. Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones controls Clavette momentarily but Clavette frees himself. Clavette works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard. Jones has momentary wrist control but Clavette slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Clavette content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Clavette trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Clavette passes into half guard. Jones tries to get to full guard but Clavette has control of the leg. Jones works his way to full guard. Good work. Clavette drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clavette jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet. Clavette lands a couple of elbows. Jones has momentary wrist control but Clavette slips an elbow through the middle. Clavette scoring with punches to the head and body. Clavette is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top! Jones trying to control but Clavette is working from the bottom. Clavette will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Clavette looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Clavette is working hard here to advance position. Clavette lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Clavette lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Clavette distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. This has been an exciting period of action! Jones has control of Clavette's left arm, preventing Clavette from doing any damage. Clavette pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now. Clavette keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head. Clavette with a flurry of punches that miss. Jones has momentary wrist control but Clavette slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Clavette makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Clavette lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Clavette preventing the sweep. Clavette postures up.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clavette drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clavette jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Clavette with a nice head shot there. Clavette is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Clavette lands a couple of digs. Clavette working some strikes from top position. Clavette forces his way into half guard. Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones. Jones is trying to control the position but Clavette postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Clavette works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard. Clavette is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Clavette scoring with some ground and pound. Clavette looking to pass the guard. Clavette is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Clavette preventing the sweep. Clavette postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow. Clavette connects with a couple of short punches. Jones wants to sweep here but Clavette controlling him for the moment. Clavette makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clavette's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clavette manages to get himself to full guard.
Clavette keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clavette swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul Clavette 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.
Clavette with a lazy takedown attempt and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Clavette moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones. Clavette dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clavette was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard. Jones preventing the sweep. Clavette throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clavette escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones 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. Jones with a flurry of punches that miss. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Clavette keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Clavette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones scoring with some ground and pound. Jones wants to control from the top but Clavette keeps moving. Jones preventing the sweep. Jones with a flurry of punches that miss. Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clavette is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Clavette is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard. Clavette seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Clavette wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Clavette scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Clavette working the head and body with strikes. Ground and pound from Clavette. Jones gets back to full guard.
Clavette chips away with some ground and pound. Clavette drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
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! Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Raoul Clavette overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Clavette looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Clavette.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Clavette has wrist control. Jones trying to control but Clavette is working from the bottom. Clavette escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Jones wants to control from the top but Clavette keeps moving. Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clavette is on top in guard.
Clavette with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Clavette content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Clavette postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Clavette, into his guard. Jones wants to control from the top but Clavette keeps moving. Clavette lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Clavette has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet. Clavette tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. Clavette keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head. Clavette thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Clavette won't allow Jones to sweep him here. Jones trying to control the position.
Clavette lands a couple of digs. Clavette landing with the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul Clavette dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Clavette fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Jones tries to counter by closing the distance. Clavette darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Clavette into the cage. Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Jones with a flurry of punches that miss. Clavette looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clavette wants to improve his position but instead Jones has moved into half guard.
Clavette moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Clavette bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. Clavette stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clavette's corner. There ya go! There ya go! A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather. Clavette passes easily into side control. Nice work. Jones takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Clavette scoring with punches from side control. Clavette is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Clavette tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well. Clavette landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Clavette tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Clavette has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Jones is trying to improve his position. Clavette is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there. Clavette cracks Jones with a big elbow. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Clavette working the ground and pound. Clavette is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Jones gets back to half guard. Clavette is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones wants to get back to full guard. Jones taking some punishment here, with Clavette in his half guard. Clavette wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clavette passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones! Clavette postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
Cain Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Clavette is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jones to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jones shrugs it off. Clavette lands a big elbow. Clavette avoids the attempt from Jones to control. Jones working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Clavette wants to finish this one by submission but Jones is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Clavette. Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clavette has control of Jones's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jones regains control of the situation pretty easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Clavette is in the full mount, landing strikes. Clavette has hold of Jones's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jones manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight! Raoul Clavette showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clavette, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raoul Clavette!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Blaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master Blaster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 cm
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217 lbs
10 - 3 - 1 |
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190 cm
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205 lbs
10 - 2 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Blaster! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mario Barrera! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Barrera takes a body punch but keeps moving. Blaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Barrera throws a shot from downtown. Blaster moves away and avoids it. Master Blaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barrera connects with a single shot there. Blaster fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barrera. A low kick from Blaster is predictable there and Barrera counters with a straight right hand. Blaster misses the shot to the body. Blaster throws a looping overhand right but Barrera ducks down to avoid it. Barrera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Master Blaster has been cut. Barrera throws a body punch but Blaster moves out of range. Blaster digs a good body shot into Barrera's ribs. Blaster misses with an uppercut. Barrera saw that one coming. Blaster looks to land a right hand but Barrera moved out of range. A chopping leg kick lands by Blaster. Barrera has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Blaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrera is just out of range. Barrera follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Barrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barrera tries to counter by closing the distance. Blaster bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barrera's head. Blaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrera. Blaster is looking to counter with a body kick. Barrera throws a shot from downtown. Blaster moves away and avoids it. Barrera defending well as Blaster loads up on a big left hand. Blaster works Barrera's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blaster connects with a body shot that sends Barrera's belly button to the back. Barrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blaster. Barrera ducks under a wild hook from Blaster. Barrera's corner calls for a 1-2. Barrera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Blaster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Blaster takes one to the chin there. Barrera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blaster. That did some damage! Blaster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blaster does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Blaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaster checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barrera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blaster. Blaster checks a leg kick. Blaster throws a body punch but Barrera moves out of range. Barrera misses with a hook. Blaster ducked under it nicely. Nice cross by Barrera. This has been an exciting period of action! Barrera tests Blaster's chin there with a solid looking shot. Blaster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barrera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A big left from Blaster misses. Barrera avoids the body shot from Blaster.
Blaster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barrera doesn't seem bothered though. Barrera avoids the head kick by Blaster.
Barrera throws a lazy right hand but Blaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Blaster throws a sloppy body shot
and Barrera counters by clinching up. Barrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrera lands with a left to the head. Barrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaster uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barrera. Blaster working aggressively here.
Blaster has a couple of punches blocked by Barrera.
Blaster can't find room to land a body shot as Barrera controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barrera. Barrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaster uses good head movement to avoid it. Barrera misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Blaster throws an elbow but it misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barrera - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Barrera is working Blaster over against the cage. Barrera blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barrera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Barrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Barrera prevents Blaster from breaking the clinch. Barrera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaster backwards. A head punch on the inside from Barrera fails to land. Blaster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Barrera misses with a punch to the body.
Barrera tries to work over Blaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Blaster lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Blaster is trying to break the clinch but Barrera has him pressed against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Blaster. A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrera. Blaster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Blaster throws a low kick, looking for Barrera's leg but Barrera calmly moves out of range. Barrera throws a chopping leg kick but Blaster manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Blaster stuns Barrera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Barrera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blaster checks it well. Blaster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Barrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Barrera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blaster. Blaster circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Barrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blaster lands a head kick. Barrera smiles back at him and beckons him forward. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blaster. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Blaster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barrera's sensitive parts. That kick from Barrera tenderised Blaster's leg. Blaster is trying to keep his angry face on. Barrera takes one to the chin there. Blaster swings for the body but Barrera moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mario Barrera will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Blaster jabbing away but nothing is landing. Barrera thinks about the counter body kick. Barrera scores with a jab to the head.
Blaster takes a swing at Barrera's ribcage but misses. Barrera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blaster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Barrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Blaster swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Blaster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Blaster misses with a wild body shot. Blaster misses with a body shot
and Barrera counters with a slapping leg kick. Barrera lands a nice looking body shot.
Blaster is looking to wear down Barrera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Blaster throws an overhand right that lands on Barrera's shoulder, as Barrera tries to avoid the shot. Blaster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaster.
Barrera takes a shot right to the bread basket. Good shot there by Barrera. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barrera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Blaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Blaster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barrera. Blaster throws out a leg kick but Barrera moves out of range and Blaster only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice uppercut lands for Blaster. That snapped Barrera's head back.
Barrera sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Barrera misses with a low kick.
Blaster misses the jab. Blaster scores with a jab. Barrera acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Blaster misses with a wild body shot. Blaster misses with a kick to the body and Barrera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Barrera looks to land a right hand but Blaster moved out of range. Barrera digs a good hook to Blaster's body.
Blaster throws out a leg kick but Barrera moves out of range and Blaster only half commits. Blaster drops his hands momentarily and Barrera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Blaster pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barrera is out of range and Blaster settles back down. Barrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrera.
Blaster motions for Barrera to come forward. Blaster throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Barrera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice defenses there by Barrera.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blaster throws a lazy right hand but Barrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Barrera moves into range and connects with a jab. Barrera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blaster momentarily.
Barrera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blaster's head. Blaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Barrera explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Barrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaster. Blaster is looking to counter punch. A big left from Blaster misses. Barrera throws the kick towards the body but Blaster avoids it. Barrera moves away from the strike by Blaster. Barrera lands with a shot to the body. Barrera avoids a kick to the body.
Blaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barrera!
Barrera works Blaster's body with a nice hook. Barrera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blaster is out of range. Blaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaster.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Blaster throws a body shot but no joy. Blaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrera moves away. Barrera is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blaster with a body shot. Barrera scores with a jab. Blaster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Master Blaster's cut is getting worse. Barrera scores with a nice strike. Blaster scores with a jab to the jaw. Barrera moves into the clinch. Blaster breaks from the clinch.
Blaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barrera. Nice straight punches there by Barrera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barrera. Barrera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Blaster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Barrera staying out of range there. Barrera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Blaster misses with an uppercut. Barrera saw that one coming. Blaster backing away here, and Barrera unleashes a leg kick that just misses. 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! Blaster swings for the body but Barrera moves out of range.
Mario Barrera seems to be getting the better of the standup. Blaster shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Barrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaster.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A jab from Blaster does it's job there. Blaster takes a swing at Barrera's ribcage but misses. Barrera misses with an uppercut. Blaster looks to land a combination but Barrera avoids it well. Barrera is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blaster with a body shot. Barrera slips a straight right by Blaster. Barrera misses with a looping left. Blaster misses with an uppercut. Barrera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Blaster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Barrera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Barrera slips a jab from Blaster. Blaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Blaster is looking to counter punch. Blaster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Barrera slips a jab and a cross from Blaster.
Blaster throws a body punch but Barrera moves out of range. Blaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrera manages to avoid it. Blaster avoids a low kick by using good footwork. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Barrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Blaster fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Blaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Blaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barrera counters with a nice uppercut. Blaster slips a jab from Barrera. Blaster throws a front kick aimed at Barrera's knee but Barrera avoids it well. Barrera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Blaster blocks the low kick. Blaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrera is just out of range. Barrera slips a jab and a cross from Blaster.
Blaster connects with a body shot. Blaster wants to land a leg kick but Barrera is out of range. Blaster is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Blaster misses with an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaster attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Blaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrera staying out of range there. Barrera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blaster swings for the body but Barrera moves out of range.
Barrera darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Barrera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blaster. Blaster misses with a low kick.
Blaster getting the better of the striking in that exchange. The fighters circling - Blaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A good leg kick by Blaster. Blaster misses with a few strikes there.
Blaster misses with a body shot.
Barrera slips a jab and a cross from Blaster.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. A kick lands to the mid section there for Blaster. Barrera jabbing away but nothing is landing. Blaster misses the shot to the body. Barrera scores with a body shot.
Barrera moves in looking to clinch but Blaster pushes him off. Blaster instigates a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Blaster breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blaster misses with a body shot.
Barrera throws a low kick but Blaster moves out of range easily. Barrera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blaster is out of range. Blaster is looking to land body kicks. Nice shot lands for Blaster. Blaster swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Barrera counter with a right hand. Barrera takes a swing at Blaster's ribcage but misses. Blaster throws out a loose jab but Barrera uses good head movement to avoid it. The fight stays on the outside here - Barrera looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Blaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Barrera throws out a leg kick but Blaster moves out of range and Barrera only half commits. Barrera lands with a nice body punch. Blaster looks to land a left hand but Barrera moved out of range nicely. Barrera connects with a leg kick. Blaster looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Blaster thumps Barrera with a low kick. Barrera cracks Blaster with a right hand to the side of the head. Barrera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Blaster cracks Barrera with a good jab. A good leg kick by Barrera. Barrera wants to land a leg kick but Blaster is out of range. Master Blaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Barrera lands with a good body shot. Barrera ducks under a wild hook from Blaster. Barrera throws a body punch but Blaster moves out of range. Blaster misses the jab. Barrera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blaster has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Barrera ducks under a wild hook from Blaster. Blaster throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. An inside leg kick lands from Blaster. Blaster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaster is looking to chop away at Barrera's legs. Barrera connects with a solid leg kick. Blaster throws a hook but Barrera avoids it easily. Barrera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Blaster blocks the body kick.
Barrera takes a swing at Blaster's ribcage but misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Blaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrera.
A shot to the liver by Barrera. Beautiful body shot. Blaster throws a half hearted mid kick. Barrera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Blaster misses the jab. Blaster tries to land a leg kick but Barrera saw it coming and moves away.
Blaster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Barrera thuds a left hand into Blaster's body. Barrera fails to land with a series of punches.
Blaster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barrera. Barrera lands a jab. Barrera tests Blaster's chin there with a solid looking shot. Mario Barrera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Barrera checks a leg kick. Blaster misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Mario Barrera. Well Barrera has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Barrera! The defeated Master Blaster had this to say: 'It was that little dude on my shoulder that done fucked me up. God he's got an annoying voice. He's kinda heavy too.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barol Kedorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itula Maafala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kedorf's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, POPEK MONSTER - DIRTY DIANA (MATHEO PRODUCTION). Barol Kedorf had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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265 lbs
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280 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Barol Kedorf! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Itula Maafala! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kedorf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maafala.
Kedorf scores with a body shot.
Maafala is looking to clinch. Kedorf misses with a hook. Maafala ducked under it nicely. Maafala is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Maafala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Maafala rushes Kedorf and presses him up against the cage. Maafala is struggling to control the position. The referee calls for Maafala to work.
Maafala receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Maafala wants to take the fight to the mat but Kedorf manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kedorf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maafala throws out a loose jab but Kedorf uses good head movement to avoid it. Kedorf just misses with a punch to the body.
Maafala moves into the clinch successfully.
Kedorf managing to block the knees to the body from Maafala.
Kedorf breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kedorf throws a big shot that misses. Kedorf lands a glancing blow to the side of Maafala's head. Maafala tries to close the distance and clinch but Kedorf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Maafala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kedorf. Maafala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kedorf.
Maafala wants to counter the offense by Kedorf and move into the clinch position. Kedorf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. A swing and a miss from Kedorf. Maafala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Maafala lands on the inside with an uppercut. Maafala is looking for a takedown. Maafala slowing the pace effectively. Kedorf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. I was talking to Kedorf's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Maafala pressing his opponent against the cage. Kedorf prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barol Kedorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itula Maafala.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maafala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut. Kedorf tries to circle away but Maafala has him pinned against the cage. Maafala taking a breather. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Maafala trying to land knees to the body.
Maafala scores with a nice hook to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Maafala stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maafala working aggressively here.
Maafala lands an uppercut. Maafala leaning his opponent against the cage. Maafala misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kedorf.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maafala holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kedorf as Maafala tries to tie him up. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Itula Maafala. Maafala takes a shot right to the bread basket. Barol Kedorf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kedorf cracks Maafala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Kedorf lands a nice shot to the body.
Kedorf throws out a loose jab but Maafala uses good head movement to avoid it. Kedorf keeps the fight on the outside. It looked like Kedorf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maafala. Maafala tries to close the distance and clinch but Kedorf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kedorf is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Kedorf lands a nice shot to the body.
Kedorf works the jab nicely.
It looks like Itula Maafala has been cut. Barol Kedorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kedorf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maafala now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kedorf jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maafala misses with an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Maafala closes the distance and clinches. Maafala throws a punch but it's blocked by Kedorf. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kedorf as Maafala tries to tie him up. Maafala tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kedorf avoids it. Kedorf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maafala leaning his opponent against the cage. Kedorf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Maafala looking to stall.
Maafala is trying to drag Kedorf to the mat but Kedorf just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barol Kedorf dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kedorf throws a jab when Maafala was well out of range. Maafala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maafala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kedorf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kedorf takes a swing at Maafala's ribcage but misses. Kedorf lands a nice hook to Maafala's body. Maafala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Maafala is looking to clinch. Maafala dives in for a single leg takedown but Kedorf sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Kedorf with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kedorf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kedorf fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kedorf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kedorf just misses with a punch to the body.
Kedorf throws a hook but Maafala avoids it easily. Maafala fails in his attempt to clinch. Maafala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kedorf swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kedorf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Maafala swinging wildly here.
Kedorf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maafala can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round. Maafala takes the fight into the clinch. Kedorf working hard to break the clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. Maafala scores with a shoulder strike. Maafala drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kedorf pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Kedorf. That snapped Maafala's head back.
Maafala moves out of range of the strikes. Maafala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kedorf, pushing him back against the cage. Kedorf tries to break the clinch but Maafala is controlling the position. Maafala is looking to control Kedorf's arms but Kedorf gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maafala has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maafala wants to stall.
Kedorf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Barol Kedorf is winning the standup battle so far. Maafala has Kedorf up against the cage in a clinch.
Kedorf breaks the clinch.
Maafala looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Barol Kedorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itula Maafala. Maafala is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kedorf swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maafala. Kedorf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kedorf looks to score with a jab to the body but Maafala is just out of range. Maafala is looking to clinch but Kedorf is avoiding it.
Kedorf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maafala.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A slow jab from Kedorf misses its intended target. Kedorf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Kedorf's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maafala under the eye. Kedorf swings for the body but Maafala moves out of range.
Kedorf scores with a nice strike. Maafala wants to clinch up but Kedorf keeps it at a distance. Maafala throws a jab but it's blocked by Kedorf. Maafala pushes Kedorf up against the cage in a clinch. Maafala throws an elbow that misses.
Kedorf avoids the elbow strike from Maafala, against the cage.
Maafala swings wildly with an uppercut but Kedorf uses good head movement to avoid it. Maafala throws an elbow but it misses.
Maafala lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Maafala using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kedorf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maafala tries to land knees in the clinch but Kedorf avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kedorf working hard to break the clinch. Knees to the body from Maafala.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kedorf dodges an elbow strike from Maafala.
Maafala tries a body shot but Kedorf blocks it.
Maafala connects with a knee to the head.
A short left from Maafala.
Barol Kedorf's cut is getting worse. Maafala drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maafala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kedorf is defending well for now. Maafala drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kedorf pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maafala scores with a takedown into Kedorf's guard. 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 Barol Kedorf will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kedorf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maafala was well out of range. Poor timing from Kedorf. Kedorf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maafala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Maafala moves out of range of the strikes. Maafala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kedorf paws at him with a jab and circles away. Maafala slips under a jab. Maafala now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Maafala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maafala is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Maafala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maafala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kedorf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maafala was well out of range. Poor timing from Kedorf. Maafala tries to counter by closing the distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kedorf missing with a left hand there. Maafala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kedorf misses with a body punch
letting Maafala counter with a right hand. Kedorf jabs Maafala to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kedorf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Maafala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kedorf dips down and scores with a jab to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kedorf lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kedorf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Maafala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kedorf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kedorf looks to score with a jab to the body but Maafala is just out of range. Maafala moves forwards but Kedorf connects with a nice, crisp jab. Maafala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kedorf. Kedorf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Maafala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Kedorf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Kedorf lands with a shot to the body. Maafala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That has opened up Itula Maafala's cut even more. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kedorf connects with a body shot that sends Maafala's belly button to the back. Kedorf bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maafala's head.
Maafala is rocked! Maafala takes a shot right to the bread basket. Kedorf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maafala was well out of range. Poor timing from Kedorf. Maafala has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Maafala takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kedorf jabs Maafala right on the nose. Maafala blinks but takes it well. Maafala is still on wobbly legs! Can Kedorf finish him? Maafala glances at the clock... BAM! Kedorf nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Maafala crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Maafala is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barol Kedorf! As Barol Kedorf got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Juz nie moge sie doczekac, az wroce do domu i przytule mojego synka Morysa. Wezme Go na kolana, a potem poloze sie obok Niego i razem zasniemy. To jest prawdziwe szczescie'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Holzken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zang Zhai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhai has chosen Sampans as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Holzken! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Zang Zhai! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zhai scores with a leg kick.
Holzken staying out of range there. Holzken tries to counter with a takedown but Zhai is quick to defend against it. An inside leg kick lands from Zhai. Holzken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Zang Zhai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zhai swings for the body but Holzken moves out of range.
Zhai tries to close the distance and clinch but Holzken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Holzken throwing a counter right hand but Zhai manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An inside leg kick lands from Zhai. Holzken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Holzken feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. A lazy body kick from Zhai enabling Holzken to counter with a crisp jab. Zhai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Holzken takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zhai. Holzken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Zhai throws a lazy right hand but Holzken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Holzken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holzken changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zhai.
Zhai tries to clinch and Holzken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Zhai throws a poor cross that misses
and Holzken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Zhai swings and misses with a shot to the body and Holzken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zhai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Zhai wants to slow Holzken down by chopping away at his legs. Zhai tries to land a body kick and Holzken counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zhai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holzken sees it coming and avoids it easily. Holzken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Holzken walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A nice inside leg kick there by Zhai. That's going to slow Holzken down. Nice body punch from Zhai. Holzken avoids the body shot from Zhai.
Holzken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Holzken tries to counter with a takedown but Zhai is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zhai misses with a left hand and Holzken counters with a nice uppercut. Zhai wants to clinch up but Holzken keeps it at a distance. Holzken appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Zhai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Holzken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Holzken changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Zhai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zhai throws a poor cross that misses
and Holzken counters with a lovely straight right hand! Zhai throws out a leg kick but Holzken moves out of range and Zhai only half commits. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zang Zhai dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zhai throws a lazy uppercut
and Holzken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zhai thinking. Holzken is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Holzken steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zhai. That one must have hurt. Zhai throws a leg kick and Holzken counters with a right hand to the body. A slow jab from Zhai misses its intended target. A telegraphed right hand from Zhai misses the target. Holzken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zhai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Holzken. Zhai wants to slow Holzken down by chopping away at his legs. Zhai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good shot there by Zhai. Holzken moves out of range as Zhai throws a body kick.
Holzken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Zhai is looking to land body kicks. Holzken drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zhai sprawls and moves away. Zhai thows a leg kick but Holzken checks it and Holzken counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Holzken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zhai swivels though and keeps the full guard. Zhai pulls Holzken in close to his closed guard and prevents Holzken from doing any damage or advancing position. Zhai is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Holzken controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Zhai seems keen to control Holzken's posture. Holzken's corner is telling him to maintain position. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zhai managing to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Holzken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zhai. Zhai misses with a wild body shot. Zhai misses with a kick to the body and Holzken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Zhai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zhai scores with a jab to the jaw. Zhai throws a leg kick and Holzken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Zhai misses with an uppercut
and Holzken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Zhai swings widly with a right hand
and Holzken counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Zhai lands with a straight right. Holzken didn't see that one coming. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Zhai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Holzken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zang Zhai will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Zhai scores with a push kick. Zhai connects with a single shot there. Zhai getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Zhai misses with a hook. Zhai throws a jab when Holzken was well out of range. It looks like Holzken has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holzken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A low kick from Zhai misses and Holzken counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zhai won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zhai keeping his opponent close. Zhai is trying to escape the position but Holzken is controlling the position. Holzken trying to control the position but Zhai is working away. Holzken is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Holzken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zhai keeps working. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Holzken is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zhai's shoulder. That is not cool.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Holzken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. An attempted straight right counter from Holzken misses the target. Zang Zhai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zhai lands with a nice body punch. Zhai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holzken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zhai thinking. Zhai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Zang Zhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Zhai gets off balance looking for a body kick and Holzken counters with a lovely straight right hand! Zhai swings widly with a right hand
and Holzken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Zhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holzken. Rodney Holzken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zhai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Holzken misses the target. Zhai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holzken counters with a stiff right hand. Holzken moves out of range as Zhai strikes. Holzken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Zhai misses with a right hand enabling Holzken to counter with a crisp jab. Zhai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Zhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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 Rodney Holzken. I think Zhai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zang Zhai! An out of breath Zang Zhai 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Papa Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel La Bor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Bor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Centuries. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 cm
36
166 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Papa Shango! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Manuel La Bor! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Shango dodges the punch combination from La Bor.
Shango is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from La Bor. La Bor misses the shot to the body. Shango half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. La Bor misses with a kick to the body and Shango counters with a nice double leg into guard. La Bor controls Shango momentarily but Shango frees himself. Shango sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed La Bor's guard. La Bor wants to improve his position but Shango is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. La Bor is still trying to improve position. Shango seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shango prevents La Bor from improving his position. La Bor trying to hold on to Shango's head to control him but Shango postures up.
Shango perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. La Bor is looking to control Shango's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can La Bor avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. La Bor is looking for a sweep. Shango is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. La Bor trying to control but Shango postures up.
Shango tries to pass to full mount but La Bor defends it. La Bor wants to get back to full guard. La Bor is refusing to be controlled, as Shango sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. La Bor misses with a looping left. La Bor looks to score with a jab to the body but Shango is just out of range. Shango appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Shango blocks a jab. Shango seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Jab from La Bor. Manuel La Bor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shango bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body. La Bor throws a leg kick and Shango counters by clinching up. Shango ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shango no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. La Bor won't allow Shango to sweep him here. Shango is working hard here to advance position. La Bor trying to control the position from guard on top but Shango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Shango is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Shango keeping full guard, as La Bor tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Shango had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. La Bor defends it easily. Shango is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Shango trying to control the position here. La Bor wants to pass the guard but Shango is keeping the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Shango keeping moving, preventing La Bor from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shango has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but La Bor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Shango dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
La Bor misses with a two punch combination.
Shango changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. La Bor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shango at a distance.
La Bor looks to land a body kick but Shango moved away. La Bor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shango was well out of range. Poor timing from La Bor. La Bor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shango was well out of range. Poor timing from La Bor. Shango half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Shango ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Shango tries to counter with a takedown but La Bor is quick to defend against it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. La Bor is looking to slow Shango down with leg kicks. La Bor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shango rather than just go for the knockout. La Bor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Bor fakes the leg kick and cracks Shango in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shango blocks a jab. Shango seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. La Bor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Bor scores with a slapping inside leg kick. La Bor throws a leg kick that is checked and Shango counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shango. Shango passes into half guard. Shango is trying to work for a kimura but La Bor is defending well.
La Bor is refusing to be controlled, as Shango sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. La Bor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shango's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shango's back! La Bor is hanging on to Shango's back as he tries to escape.
La Bor is trying to stick to Shango's back but Shango is turning into La Bor. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in La Bor's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Shango. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shango postures up.
Shango trying to control but La Bor is working from the bottom. Shango trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Shango is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! La Bor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! La Bor has escaped and now he's on top! Shango keeping moving, preventing La Bor from controlling successfully. La Bor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shango is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. La Bor trying to control but Shango is working from the bottom. Shango not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
La Bor looking to sit in guard and control but Shango gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Shango won't allow La Bor to sweep him here. La Bor keeping full guard, as Shango tries to pass. La Bor tries to land a sweep but no joy. La Bor keeping moving, preventing Shango from controlling successfully. Shango looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. La Bor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shango is one step ahead there. La Bor is pulling down on Shango's head. It's preventing any offense from Shango, at least for the moment. La Bor looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. La Bor keeps trying to improve his position. Shango drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shango jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Shango wants to control from the top but La Bor keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel La Bor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
La Bor digs a good body shot into Shango's ribs. La Bor dips down and scores with a jab to the body. La Bor throws a leg kick and Shango counters with a nice double leg into guard. La Bor looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Shango wants to control from the top but La Bor keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shango is pushing down on La Bor's leg trying to pass to half guard. La Bor is fighting to maintain full guard but Shango has managed to sneak the leg through. Shango sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. La Bor defending well though. Shango is keen to just control but La Bor is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round. La Bor wants to control but Shango is keeping busy.
Shango lands with a punch from half guard. La Bor wants to control but Shango is keeping busy and won't allow it. Shango looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. La Bor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Shango is working for a kimura but La Bor is defending it quite comfortably.
Shango is working for a submission of some sort.
Shango looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
La Bor is looking to control Shango's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can La Bor avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shango is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. La Bor is holding on to half guard well. Shango looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shango prevents La Bor from improving his position.
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. Shango wants to lay and pray for a moment but La Bor keeps working. La Bor felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Papa Shango overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Shango is sneakily working for an arm triangle but La Bor sees it coming and defends easily. La Bor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Shango tries to free his leg and advance position but La Bor is retaining full guard. Shango stops La Bor from standing up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! La Bor keeping moving, preventing Shango from controlling successfully. La Bor tries to land a sweep but no joy. Shango wants to pass the guard but La Bor is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Papa Shango showed his dominance in that final round. I think Shango 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Shango! A less than humble Papa Shango misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. Manuel La Bor spoke after the fight, saying 'I am off to the gym,..we will see each other again.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sixth Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pena Pulkkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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210 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
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209 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sixth Fist! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Pulkkinen! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pulkkinen thumps Fist with a low kick. Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses. Pulkkinen throws a head kick but Fist moves out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut. Fist saw that one coming. Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab. Pulkkinen shapes to counter with a head kick. Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range. Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Fist. Pulkkinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fist. Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick as Fist jumps back. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fist, as that shot connected.
Fist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Fist.
Fist does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Pulkkinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Fist steps away. Fist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Fist steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pulkkinen. That one must have hurt. Sixth Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fist misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fist has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bully Busters in the buildup to the fight. Fist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen. Fist takes a shot right to the bread basket. Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Fist. Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away. Fist takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Fist throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily. Fist looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range. Fist throws a front kick aimed at Pulkkinen's knee but Pulkkinen avoids it well. Fist drops his hands momentarily and Pulkkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Fist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pulkkinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Pulkkinen throws a sloppy head kick and Fist moves out of range easily. Pulkkinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Fist misses the shot to the body. Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. Fist looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Pulkkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fist. Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pulkkinen misses with a looping left. Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fist's sensitive parts. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pulkkinen clobbers Fist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Fist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fist.
Pulkkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Fist wants to slow Pulkkinen down by chopping away at his legs. Fist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fist takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fist misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fists jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range. Fist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen. A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target. Pulkkinen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Pulkkinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Fist misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet. Fist throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range. Pulkkinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Pulkkinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Fist misses with a wild body shot. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pulkkinen.
A slow jab from Pulkkinen misses its intended target. Fist misses with a low kick. Fist cracks Pulkkinen with a right hand to the side of the head. A punch lands to the side of Fist 's head but he takes it in his stride. Fist swings widly with a right hand
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab. Pulkkinen delivers a nice body kick. Pulkkinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Fist off the cage and back into range. Pulkkinen misses with a looping left. Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen throws out a counter right but Fist avoids it with no problem. Fist is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pulkkinen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. This has been an exciting period of action! A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Fist does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pulkkinen drops his hands momentarily and Fist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fist. Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Fist. Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Pulkkinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fist counters with a right hand to the body. A big left from Pulkkinen misses. Pulkkinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw. Good shot there by Pulkkinen. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fist moves out of range of the body kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws an off balance right hand
and Fist counters with a nice leg kick. Fist tests Pulkkinen's chin there with a solid looking shot. Pulkkinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fist can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Pulkkinen dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Pulkkinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A swing and a miss from Fist. Fist throws a body shot but no joy. Fist avoids a kick to the body.
Fist throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Fist should have avoided that one. Pena Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup. Pulkkinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook
and Fist counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pulkkinen's knee momentarily. Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses Fist's front leg but catches the back leg as Fist tries to avoid it. Fist misses with a wild body shot. Pulkkinen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it. Fist moves out of range of the body kick. Fist misses with a left hand and Fist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fist. A jab from Pulkkinen misses. Fist takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fist throws a leg kick and Pulkkinen counters with a thumping low kick. Fist avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Fist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fist might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Pulkkinen takes a shot right to the bread basket. Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Fist moved out of range. Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pulkkinen. Fist takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses. Pulkkinen throws a push kick but Fist slaps the foot to one side. Pulkkinen lands with a right hand. Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Fist lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Fist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand. Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fist throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nice defenses there by Fist. Pulkkinen misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Pulkkinen misses with a straight left. Fist throws an off balance right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand. Pulkkinen misses with a body kick. A little feinted left hand from Fist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Fist avoids the punch easily. Fist throws a leg kick and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand. Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fist's head backwards. Pulkkinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Good leg kick by Fist there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick. Fist misses with a lunging right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand. Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fist. Fist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Pulkkinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fist.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fist drops his hands momentarily and Pulkkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. A jab from Pulkkinen misses. Fist is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Fist misses with a hook to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut. Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Fist ducks down to avoid it. Fist is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Fist tests Pulkkinen's chin there with a solid looking shot. Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing. Fist lands a leg kick that knocks Pulkkinen off balance momentarily. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Fist jabs Pulkkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance. Pulkkinen wants to land a leg kick but Fist is out of range. Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fist backing away here, and Pulkkinen unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Fist dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Pulkkinen throws a wild body kick that Fist sees coming a mile off. Fist scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Fist. Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fist works the jab nicely. 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! Pulkkinen sizes up Fist with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Fist lands a jab. Fist misses with a looping left. Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen throws an off balance right hand
and Fist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Pulkkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing. Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far. An inside leg kick from Fist misses. Fist scores with a leg kick.
Fist punishes Pulkkinen's body with a nice straight punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fist digs a good hook to Pulkkinen's body.
Fist wants to slow Pulkkinen down by chopping away at his legs. Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pena Pulkkinen will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss! Fist half committed to a counter leg kick. Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Fist is looking to counter the offense by Pulkkinen and move into the clinch. Pulkkinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fist. Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it. Fist moves out of range as Pulkkinen strikes. Nice body kick there by Pulkkinen. A solid body kick from Pulkkinen. Fist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Pulkkinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fist. Pulkkinen slips a jab from Fist. Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Fist. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pulkkinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot. Fist swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice body shot. Pulkkinen checks the leg kick. Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist.
That's one minute gone in the round. A leg kick checked by Pulkkinen. Fist will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Pulkkinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Fist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Fist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Pulkkinen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fist throws a leg kick that is checked and Pulkkinen counters with a right hand to the body. Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that misses. Pulkkinen tries to score with a low kick but Fist moves his leg out of the way. Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist. Fist misses with a body shot.
Fist lands with a good body shot. Fist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fist swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fist on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses. As Pulkkinen tries to get set, Fist tries to push him back and clinch up but Pulkkinen manages to avoid the attempt. Pulkkinen tried to score with a low kick but Fist checks it. Pulkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Fist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pulkkinen at a distance.
Pulkkinen lands a slapping body shot.
Fist misses with a wild body shot. Fist blocks a jab. Fist lands with a good body shot. Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that is checked and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Pulkkinen slips a jab from Fist. Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A big right from Fist misses. Fist on the wrong end of a nice jab. Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Fist's head but Fist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fist stuns Pulkkinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Pulkkinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist throws a nice outside leg kick. Pulkkinen is looking to score with low kicks. Fist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Fist looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely. Fist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fist misses with a straight left. Fist fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range. Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow. Fist scores with a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Fist. Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pulkkinen loads up on a big right hand but Fist slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice body kick. Fist misses with a straight right. Fist scores with a hook. Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut
letting Fist counter with a right hand. Fist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen dips to his left and cracks Fist with an uppercut! Fist staying out of range there. Fist takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing. It seemed like Pulkkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Fist moves out of range of the body kick. Pulkkinen is looking to slow Fist down with leg kicks. Fist is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Fist. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Pulkkinen really dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body. Fist connects with a solid leg kick. Fist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fist there as he acknowledges the shot. Fist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A swing and a miss from Fist. Fist thows a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fist, right into the meat.
Pulkkinen throws a half hearted mid kick. Fist throwing a counter right hand but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it. A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Fist down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pulkkinen is looking to score with low kicks. Pulkkinen tries to land a leg kick but Fist saw it coming and moves away.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Pulkkinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fist is out of range. Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Fist.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fist sees it coming and avoids it easily. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pulkkinen. A clash of legs there as Pulkkinen blocks the low kick. Fist misses the shot to the body. Fist backing away here, and Pulkkinen unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Fist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pulkkinen. That did some damage! Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Fist is out of range. A decent looking cross lands there for Fist. Fist bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head. Pulkkinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fist's calf. Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Fist's ribcage but misses. Fist wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Fist. Fist throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it. Pulkkinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist. A little jabbing left from Pulkkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A cross from Fist lands. Pulkkinen gets off balance looking for a body kick and Fist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Pulkkinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Fist counters with a thumping low kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Fist takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it. Pulkkinen scores with a nice strike. Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Pulkkinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fist. Pulkkinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Fist's head. Pulkkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pulkkinen tried to score with a low kick but Fist checks it. Fist throws a low kick, looking for Pulkkinen's leg but Pulkkinen calmly moves out of range. Nice uppercut lands for Fist. That snapped Pulkkinen's head back.
A big right from Fist misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fist loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch. Fist feints and then cracks Pulkkinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pulkkinen down. Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses. Fist tried to score with a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it. Fist has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Pulkkinen throws a jab when Fist was well out of range. Pulkkinen connects with a solid leg kick. Fist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Fist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fist misses with a right hand and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Pulkkinen misses with a looping left. Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pulkkinen checks a leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Fist misses the target. Fist throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Pulkkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nice defenses there by Pulkkinen. This has been an exciting period of action! Fist throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it. Fist moves out of range of the leg kick from Pulkkinen. Fist appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Fist motions for Pulkkinen to come forward. Fist throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Pulkkinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fist looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range. Pulkkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Pulkkinen scores with a nice body kick.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it. Pulkkinen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Pulkkinen lands with a shot to the body. Pulkkinen cracks the inside of Fist's front leg. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Pena Pulkkinen will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Fist is just out of range. Fist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pulkkinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Fist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Fist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fist scoring well with a low kick there.
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fist counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pulkkinen's knee momentarily. Pulkkinen misses with a body shot
letting Fist counter with a right hand. Fist throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot. Good standup being displayed there by Fist as he connects with a hook. Fist slips under a jab from Pulkkinen. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pulkkinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Fist's head. Fist feints and then cracks Pulkkinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pulkkinen down. Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy. Fist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Fist blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fist swings and misses with a shot to the body and Pulkkinen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Fist throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Fist throws a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Pulkkinen lands with a nice body punch. Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing. Fist wants to slow Pulkkinen down by chopping away at his legs. Fist sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw. Pulkkinen blocks a leg kick. Pulkkinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body punch. Pulkkinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. This has been an exciting period of action! Pulkkinen misses with a body kick. Sixth Fist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A jab from Pulkkinen misses. Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Fist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Fist misses the shot to the body. Fist misses with a looping right. Fist motions for Pulkkinen to come forward. Fist throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Fist checks a leg kick. Fist throws a leg kick that misses. Pulkkinen throws out a counter right but Fist avoids it with no problem. Fist dips to his left and cracks Pulkkinen with an uppercut! Pulkkinen throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it. Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen throws out a powerful jab. Fist misses with a straight right. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pulkkinen, right into the meat.
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Fist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Fist tried to counter with a leg kick but Pulkkinen avoided it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fist tries to score with a low kick but Pulkkinen moves his leg out of the way. Fist connects with a body shot that sends Pulkkinen's belly button to the back. Pulkkinen blocks a low kick nicely. Fist misses with a shot to the body and Pulkkinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fist thinking. Fist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Fist throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot. Pulkkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Fist misses the shot to the body. Fist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fist there as he acknowledges the shot. Fist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Fist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand. A thudding body kick lands there by Pulkkinen!
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Donk. Pulkkinen catches Fist right on the button with a cross. Fist throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fist tries to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen saw it coming and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulkkinen, as that shot connected.
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Fist down with leg kicks. Fist misses with an uppercut
and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Fist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Pulkkinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Fist in the body. Fist throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fist takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses. Pulkkinen feints a counter leg kick. Fist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Fist throws a solid leg kick but Pulkkinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fist. Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Pena Pulkkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Pulkkinen 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 James Atkins scores the fight 45:50 Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50 Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pena Pulkkinen! Pena Pulkkinen is the new light heavyweight champion! A very excited looking Pena Pulkkinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. Sixth Fist spoke after the fight, saying 'Its all in the Fist....and ur woman says its ALL in ur fist....shorty!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronko Buster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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238 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roy Palmer! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bronko Buster! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Palmer throws a body shot but no joy. Palmer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Palmer connects with a body shot. Buster throws a leg kick but Palmer moved away. Palmer loads up on a big right hand but Buster slips the punch. Palmer throws a hook to the side of Buster's head but Buster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Palmer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Buster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Buster lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Buster connects with a solid leg kick. Buster lands the left hand. A jab from Buster misses. Buster jabbing away but nothing is landing. Palmer throwing a counter right hand but Buster manages to avoid it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Donk. Buster catches Palmer right on the button with a cross. Buster misses the jab. Buster lands a glancing blow to the side of Palmer's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Palmer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buster.
Buster throws out a counter right but Palmer avoids it with no problem. Buster walks into a left hand. Buster moves out of range as Palmer strikes. Palmer throws out a powerful jab. Buster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palmer.
Buster shapes to counter with a head kick. Palmer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Bronko Buster has been cut. Buster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Palmer to score with a decent uppercut. Palmer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Buster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Palmer throws a body punch but Buster moves out of range. Palmer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice leg kick lands there from Buster.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Buster has managed to clinch.
Buster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palmer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buster's elbow. Palmer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buster throws an elbow that misses.
Buster told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Palmer struggles to land a body shot inside as Buster controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Palmer lands with a left to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palmer. Palmer digs a right hand underneath Buster's ribcage. Buster let out a lung full of air as it connected. A head punch blocked on the inside by Buster. Palmer lands with a light punch inside. Palmer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Busters head. Buster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Palmer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Palmer tries a body shot but Buster blocks it.
Palmer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Palmer backwards. Palmer blocks the elbow strike.
Palmer avoids a wild elbow strike from Buster.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buster throws a punch but it's blocked by Palmer. Buster lands a nice shot to the body. Palmer blocks an elbow strike. Palmer can't find room to land a body shot as Buster controls the action.
Palmer struggles to land a body shot inside as Buster controls his hands.
Buster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Buster throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Palmer working some nice short punches in the clinch. Palmer lands a hook that snaps the head of Buster backwards. Palmer lands a body shot. Palmer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palmer blocks an elbow strike from Buster.
Buster throws an elbow that misses.
Buster blocks a body shot from Palmer. Buster misses with a punch on the inside.
Palmer tries to throw a body punch but Buster avoids it by throwing Palmer back against the cage. Palmer lands a right hand. Buster misses with some punches.
Palmer struggles to land a body shot inside as Buster controls his hands.
Palmer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Busters head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Palmer lands with a light punch inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Palmer misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Palmer.
Buster pushes off an throws an elbow but Palmer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Buster takes a shot to the head. Palmer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buster backwards. Buster tries to work over Palmer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Palmer has a couple of punches blocked by Buster.
Palmer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Palmer lands a shot to the body. Buster looks winded! Buster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Palmer.
Palmer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buster is rocked! Palmer lands a body punch. Buster is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmer finish him? Palmer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Palmer lands a left hand.
Palmer lands a nice shot to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Palmer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buster backwards. Palmer creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Buster with a big uppercut! Buster tries to clinch up but Palmer pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Buster to the mat! Buster covers up and Palmer unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roy Palmer! Roy Palmer retains his heavyweight title! Roy Palmer decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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