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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Umberto Sotto Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olympia Unchained (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unchained comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Murphy Lee (feat. King Jacob & Prentiss Church) - Stomp (Explicit) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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146 lbs
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154 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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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
25 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Umberto Sotto Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Olympia Unchained!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotto Jr motions for Unchained to come forward. Sotto Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Unchained connects with a leg kick. Sotto Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Unchained lands a leg kick that knocks Sotto Jr off balance momentarily.
Unchained throws a hook but Sotto Jr blocks it.
Unchained swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sotto Jr.
Unchained on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sotto Jr throws a series of punches but Unchained avoids them all with ease.
Sotto Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Unchained tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sotto Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Unchained.
Unchained throws a jab but it's blocked by Sotto Jr.
Unchained lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sotto Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Sotto Jr misses the target.
Sotto Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Unchained throws a low kick but Sotto Jr moves out of range easily.
A jab from Unchained misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Unchained lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sotto Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Sotto Jr cracks a nice hook into Unchained's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotto Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Sotto Jr sets himself, and Unchained steps forward looking for the clinch! Sotto Jr avoids it this time.
Sotto Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Unchained throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sotto Jr counters with a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sotto Jr.
Sotto Jr misses with a low kick.
Umberto Sotto Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Sotto Jr.
A big left from Sotto Jr misses.
Sotto Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Unchained jabs Sotto Jr right on the nose. Sotto Jr blinks but takes it well.
Unchained closes the distance and clinches.
Sotto Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unchained landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sotto Jr working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Unchained on the inside.
Unchained lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Unchained tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Unchained presses Sotto Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotto Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sotto Jr blocks a leg kick.
Sotto Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sotto Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sotto Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sotto Jr blocks a jab.
Sotto Jr tries to land a leg kick but Unchained saw it coming and moves away.
Sotto Jr looks to land a combination but Unchained avoids it well.
Good exchange - Unchained coming out on top.
Sotto Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Unchained thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sotto Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Unchained counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sotto Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sotto Jr blocks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Sotto Jr.
Unchained works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotto Jr checks a leg kick.
Sotto Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sotto Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sotto Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unchained was well out of range. Poor timing from Sotto Jr.
Unchained fakes the leg kick and cracks Sotto Jr in the body.
Sotto Jr is breathing heavily.
Unchained swings for the body but Sotto Jr moves out of range.
Unchained misses with a wild body shot.
Unchained keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sotto Jr is rocked!
Crack! Unchained connects with the perfect overhand right and Sotto Jr falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Unchained!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olympia Unchained!
Olympia Unchained decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rokki Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy McLarnin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rokki Kukko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimmy McLarnin's chin.
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171 lbs
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183 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
25 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rokki Kukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy McLarnin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McLarnin on the side of the head.
Kukko throws a leg kick
and McLarnin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kukko wants to improve his position but McLarnin is controlling well.
McLarnin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kukko is looking to improve his position.
Kukko wants to control but McLarnin is keeping busy.
McLarnin prevents Kukko from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin is taking a breather. Kukko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McLarnin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kukko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kukko trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko is trying to escape the mount.
McLarnin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kukko is looking to escape.
McLarnin controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLarnin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kukko is desperately trying to improve his position but McLarnin has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin landing strikes from the mount.
Kukko tries to hold on but McLarnin postures up.
Kukko is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McLarnin working Kukko over with strikes here.
Kukko tries to hold on but McLarnin postures up.
McLarnin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kukko working to try and regain half guard.
Kukko regains half guard.
Kukko is not content to let McLarnin control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Kukko uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
McLarnin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kukko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McLarnin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McLarnin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kukko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kukko holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McLarnin passes into side control, despite Kukko's attempt to control the position.
Kukko is looking for a sweep.
Kukko struggling a bit here.
Kukko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McLarnin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kukko is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kukko wants to control but McLarnin postures up.
McLarnin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kukko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy McLarnin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kukko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLarnin lands with a nice body punch.
McLarnin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kukko throws a leg kick that is checked
letting McLarnin counter with a right hand.
Kukko throws a head kick that misses.
Kukko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McLarnin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kukko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McLarnin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kukko is in McLarnin's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin trying to control the position.
We've been hearing that Kukko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McLarnin is looking to stand up but Kukko isn't so interested in that idea.
McLarnin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kukko has picked McLarnin up and slammed him! McLarnin can't keep hold of the triangle and Kukko manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko is chipping away with strikes.
McLarnin tries to escape but Kukko is in control.
McLarnin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McLarnin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kukko off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kukko is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kukko is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
McLarnin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kukko trying to control the hands but McLarnin breaks the grip.
McLarnin tightening his grip on Kukko, looking for the choke.
McLarnin punishes Kukko with strikes from the back mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko tries to break free.
Kukko looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kukko can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kukko manages to reverse the position and now he's in McLarnin's guard. Nice work there by Kukko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kukko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kukko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McLarnin is looking for a triangle but Kukko pushes his legs off easily.
Kukko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McLarnin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kukko working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McLarnin wants to get back to his feet but Kukko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McLarnin looking for subs off his back but Kukko has passed one foot through into half guard.
McLarnin is looking to improve his position.
Jimmy McLarnin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kukko thows a huge punch but McLarnin dodges it nicely.
McLarnin is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kukko stops McLarnin from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Kukko.
McLarnin wants to control but Kukko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy McLarnin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kukko throws a right and a left that McLarnin avoids nicely.
McLarnin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kukko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLarnin throws out the jab.
It looked like Kukko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McLarnin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McLarnin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kukko.
McLarnin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kukko.
McLarnin is rocked!
McLarnin darts in looking for a takedown but Kukko gets double underhooks and turns McLarnin into the cage.
McLarnin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kukko finish him?
McLarnin shoots in looking for a takedown. Kukko tries to sprawl out of it but McLarnin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kukko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McLarnin seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McLarnin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kukko is trying to get back to full guard.
Kukko is refusing to be controlled, as McLarnin sits in half guard.
Kukko wants to improve his position but McLarnin is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin trying to control from half guard but Kukko is working away.
McLarnin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kukko is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kukko lands an overhand right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McLarnin.
Rokki Kukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy McLarnin.
McLarnin misses with the body kick
so Kukko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McLarnin is wriggling around but Kukko manages to pass to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin is not content to let Kukko control the position.
Kukko throwing shots but McLarnin is blocking nicely.
McLarnin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McLarnin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kukko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kukko's back!
Rokki Kukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kukko manages to reverse the position and now he's in McLarnin's guard. Nice work there by Kukko.
Kukko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kukko postures up.
McLarnin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kukko manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin wants to control from the top but Kukko keeps moving.
McLarnin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kukko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kukko wants to sweep but no luck.
McLarnin looking to pass the guard.
Kukko is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McLarnin presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kukko gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McLarnin kicks Kukko off and gets back to his feet.
Jimmy McLarnin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McLarnin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kukko is trying to defend but McLarnin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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 Rokki Kukko.
I think McLarnin 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ashton Eaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eaton comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Berzerk. Ashton Eaton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ashton Eaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfredo Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eaton clinches.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Eaton blocks it.
Eaton pulls Barbosa into guard.
Barbosa postures up and lands a big shot to Eaton's brow.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
Barbosa passes Eaton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barbosa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Barbosa.
Eaton is trying to control but can't.
Barbosa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is keen to just control but Eaton is a slippery customer.
Eaton wants to get back to his feet.
Barbosa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barbosa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa is thwarting Eaton's attempts to control the position.
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eaton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barbosa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eaton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barbosa.
Eaton is trying to get back to full guard.
Barbosa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eaton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barbosa.
Barbosa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eaton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Eaton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two 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.
Barbosa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Eaton trying to control here.
Eaton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barbosa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Eaton controlling the position for now.
Barbosa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barbosa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Eaton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbosa pulls his head out easily.
Eaton is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eaton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eaton keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Eaton is looking for a triangle but Barbosa pushes his legs off easily.
Barbosa passes Eaton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barbosa thows a huge punch but Eaton dodges it nicely.
Barbosa thows a huge punch but Eaton dodges it nicely.
Eaton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barbosa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Eaton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barbosa works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eaton taking shots to the head.
Barbosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eaton is looking to escape.
Barbosa looking to ground and pound but Eaton is blocking nicely.
Barbosa landing strikes, looking to finish!
Eaton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eaton tries to hold on but Barbosa postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barbosa unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Barbosa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Eaton scores with a takedown into Barbosa's guard.
Eaton won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
Eaton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barbosa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eaton's guard.
Eaton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eaton wants to sweep here but Barbosa controlling him for the moment.
Barbosa is looking to work some ground and pound but Eaton has wrist control.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eaton looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa scoring with some ground and pound.
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eaton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eaton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eaton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eaton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barbosa throws an elbow that misses. Eaton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barbosa's guard. Nice move by Eaton!
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eaton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eaton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alfredo Barbosa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eaton tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbosa is still trying to improve position.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Eaton from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barbosa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eaton's guard.
Barbosa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Eaton.
Barbosa is working Eaton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barbosa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barbosa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eaton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbosa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Eaton is keeping the position.
Barbosa trying to control but Eaton is working from the bottom.
Barbosa throws an elbow that misses. Eaton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barbosa's guard. Nice move by Eaton!
Eaton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbosa looking for a guillotine here but Eaton defends easily.
Eaton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barbosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eaton trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eaton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eaton preventing the sweep.
Eaton wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Eaton won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
Eaton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barbosa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Eaton has Barbosa in his guard.
Eaton is trying to keep Barbosa in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eaton working for a triangle but Barbosa defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Barbosa lands a glancing blow to the side of Eaton's head.
Ashton Eaton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbosa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Eaton throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Alfredo Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eaton avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eaton takes a step back to recover.
Barbosa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Eaton counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eaton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eaton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Eaton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eaton slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Barbosa tries to get set, Eaton tries to push him back and clinch up but Barbosa manages to avoid the attempt.
Eaton shoots in and bounces Barbosa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barbosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eaton won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
Barbosa trying to keep a closed guard but Eaton is proving a slippery customer.
Barbosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eaton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eaton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eaton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eaton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eaton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barbosa regains half guard.
Eaton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barbosa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barbosa looking for subs off his back but Eaton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Eaton is controlling well.
Barbosa regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eaton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barbosa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Eaton is trying to control but can't.
Eaton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eaton wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy.
Eaton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbosa pulls his head out easily.
Eaton wants to get back to full guard.
Barbosa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eaton sees it coming and defends easily.
Alfredo Barbosa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eaton is looking to improve his position.
Barbosa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Eaton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barbosa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ashton Eaton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eaton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbosa pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfredo Barbosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barbosa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfredo Barbosa!
A very excited looking Alfredo Barbosa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clint Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ori Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Total Domination. Clint Cartwright has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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141 lbs
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clint Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Ori Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jokinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jokinen stops a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Jokinen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cartwright is trying to keep an underhook but Jokinen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Jokinen has control of the leg.
Jokinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen prevents Cartwright from improving his position.
Jokinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cartwright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jokinen looking to secure an arm triangle but Cartwright defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright is squirming around, avoiding Jokinen's attempts to control the action.
Cartwright tries to reverse the position but Jokinen maintains control.
Jokinen manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cartwright to take his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jokinen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jokinen is hanging on to Cartwright's back as he tries to escape.
Cartwright tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright wants to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
Jokinen wants to take Cartwright's back here but Cartwright is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cartwright working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jokinen trying to control but Cartwright is having none of it.
Jokinen content just to control the position here.
Jokinen wants to take his opponent's back but Cartwright doesn't allow it.
Cartwright is looking to improve his position but Jokinen isn't that keen on the idea.
Cartwright sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jokinen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Jokinen keeps him under control.
Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jokinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cartwright does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cartwright works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cartwright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jokinen's guard.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Jokinen blocks nicely.
Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright scoring with some ground and pound.
Cartwright is working Jokinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Jokinen's brow.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
Jokinen is rocked!
Cartwright looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jokinen is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Cartwright cracks Jokinen with a solid left hand.
Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound.
Jokinen wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cartwright drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jokinen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cartwright has Jokinen in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jokinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Jokinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Jokinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jokinen defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ori Jokinen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses
and Cartwright decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartwright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clint Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cartwright is in close to Jokinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Jokinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cartwright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cartwright trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright slips nicely into half guard.
Cartwright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jokinen is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Jokinen is defending well.
Cartwright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jokinen moves into full guard.
Jokinen has Cartwright pulled in close to control his posture.
Jokinen is trying to keep Cartwright in close.
Cartwright cracks Jokinen with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright 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.
Cartwright connects with a couple of short punches.
Jokinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cartwright manages to get himself to full guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Jokinen pushes his legs off easily.
Cartwright trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer.
Jokinen advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen passes to side control.
Jokinen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jokinen blocks the strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright struggling a bit here.
Cartwright is trying to improve his position.
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.
Jokinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cartwright, who protects the arm well.
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is throwing a few token shots, despite Jokinen being in side control.
Jokinen trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
Cartwright manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jokinen's best efforts.
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
Jokinen wants to take a breather but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright is looking to control Jokinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cartwright avoid being mounted?
Jokinen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen trying to control but Cartwright is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Cartwright dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen has managed to clinch.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cartwright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cartwright has Jokinen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jokinen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Cartwright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jokinen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clint Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but Jokinen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jokinen decides to pull guard.
Cartwright stands up over Jokinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cartwright is in close to Jokinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jokinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen looking to control.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
Cartwright stands up over Jokinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokinen is retaining full guard.
Jokinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is defending well.
Cartwright is staying active underneath Jokinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cartwright trying to control here.
Jokinen is keen to just control but Cartwright is a slippery customer.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but Cartwright defending well.
Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jokinen pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright won't allow Jokinen to pass to mount.
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Jokinen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cartwright!
Jokinen wants to take Cartwright's back here but Cartwright is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cartwright looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Cartwright trying to control the hands but Jokinen won't let him.
Cartwright is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cartwright has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jokinen is not going to allow Cartwright to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Cartwright right now.
A lull in the action here.
Jokinen seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Cartwright's chin but Cartwright turns very nicely into Jokinen's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Cartwright.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.
Cartwright distracts Jokinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jokinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jokinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jokinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
Jokinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cartwright manages to get himself to full guard.
Jokinen trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Jokinen pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jokinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ori Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jokinen 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ori Jokinen!
Ori Jokinen gave a mention to ON TAP 160Q Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hughtavious Mingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Ruden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughtavious Mingo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hughtavious Mingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Ruden!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Ruden. Beautiful body shot.
Mingo takes a swing at Ruden's ribcage but misses.
Mingo throws a jab when Ruden was well out of range.
Mingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruden was well out of range. Poor timing from Mingo.
Mingo thuds his right hand into Ruden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Joe Ruden has been cut.
Mingo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mingo connects with a leg kick. Ruden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ruden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mingo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ruden throws a front kick that sends Mingo stumbling back into the cage.
Ruden throws a shot to the body.
Mingo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at World Combat Sports Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Ruden misses with a straight right.
Ruden throws an off balance right hand
and Mingo counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruden blocks a jab.
Ruden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mingo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ruden off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Ruden's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Ruden rolls, trying to escape but Mingo keeps control of the position.
Mingo is not going to allow Ruden to sit and survive in this position.
Mingo is landing with strikes. Ruden can't take much more of this.
Ruden is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mingo trying to control.
Mingo has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ruden.
Mingo misses with punches from the back.
Ruden is taking damage to the body and head.
Ruden tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruden covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Mingo has the hooks in. Ruden is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mingo wants to control but Ruden is keeping busy.
Ruden avoids the strikes from Mingo.
Mingo punches Ruden on the ear.
Mingo is working the ground and pound. Can Ruden escape?
Mingo is hanging on to Ruden's back as he tries to escape.
Mingo punishes Ruden with strikes from the back mount.
That has opened up Joe Ruden's cut even more.
Ruden takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Mingo wants to control but Ruden is keeping busy.
Mingo working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Ruden is doing well to defend. Mingo seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Ruden is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hughtavious Mingo!
In his post fight interview, Hughtavious Mingo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yngwie Malmsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fujiwara Tsuyoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsuyoshi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. WHISPERED - HOLD THE SWORD kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yngwie Malmsteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuyoshi clobbers Malmsteen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Yngwie Malmsteen has been cut.
A big right from Tsuyoshi misses.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Malmsteen blocks it.
Malmsteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuyoshi moves away.
No joy there for Tsuyoshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malmsteen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malmsteen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tsuyoshi throws a lazy right hand but Malmsteen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malmsteen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malmsteen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malmsteen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malmsteen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tsuyoshi.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuyoshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Tsuyoshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuyoshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malmsteen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsuyoshi slips a jab from Malmsteen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen avoids the body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Malmsteen counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook to the side of Malmsteen's head but Malmsteen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsuyoshi throws a body punch but Malmsteen moves out of range.
Malmsteen lands a right hook to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tsuyoshi manages to circle out of the way.
Nice straight punches there by Tsuyoshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Malmsteen blocks it.
Malmsteen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tsuyoshi checks it well.
Malmsteen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tsuyoshi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malmsteen.
Tsuyoshi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Malmsteen counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuyoshi connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuyoshi misses the target.
Malmsteen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tsuyoshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malmsteen doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut
and Malmsteen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Malmsteen.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice knee to the body.
Malmsteen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen tries a body shot but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Malmsteen avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Malmsteen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Malmsteen.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malmsteen is defending well for now.
Malmsteen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malmsteen has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Malmsteen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malmsteen lands a left hand.
Malmsteen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Malmsteen.
Malmsteen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
Tsuyoshi blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Malmsteen misses with the head strike.
Malmsteen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malmsteen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow that misses.
Tsuyoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi scores a nice knee to the body.
Malmsteen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malmsteen is defending well for now.
Malmsteen managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Malmsteen has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malmsteen's elbow.
Tsuyoshi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Malmsteen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tsuyoshi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malmsteen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuyoshi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malmsteen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malmsteen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malmsteen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malmsteen misses with a punch to the body.
Malmsteen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malmsteen avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Malmsteen avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Malmsteen tries to work over Tsuyoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malmsteen blocks a body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Malmsteen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malmsteen avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuyoshi crunches a lovely knee into Malmsteen's ribcage.
Tsuyoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malmsteen avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malmsteen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yngwie Malmsteen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Malmsteen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tsuyoshi scores with a sloppy right hand. Malmsteen should have avoided that one.
Tsuyoshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Malmsteen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuyoshi thows a leg kick but Malmsteen checks it
and Malmsteen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuyoshi throws a wild body kick that Malmsteen sees coming a mile off.
Malmsteen blocks the body kick.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsuyoshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tsuyoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick but Malmsteen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tsuyoshi throws a body punch but Malmsteen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malmsteen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsuyoshi.
A counter left hand to the body from Malmsteen misses its target.
Malmsteen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tsuyoshi tries a low kick but Malmsteen avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuyoshi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Malmsteen counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuyoshi misses with a straight left.
Malmsteen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malmsteen throws a body punch but Tsuyoshi moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi cracks Malmsteen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tsuyoshi misses with a leg kick
and Malmsteen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malmsteen throws a hook but Tsuyoshi avoids it easily.
Tsuyoshi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malmsteen finds it's way round the side to connect with Tsuyoshi's head.
Tsuyoshi is rocked!
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut
and Malmsteen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuyoshi is still on wobbly legs! Can Malmsteen finish him?
Tsuyoshi throws a combination that misses
and Malmsteen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tsuyoshi thinking.
Tsuyoshi is breathing heavily.
Malmsteen pushes Tsuyoshi up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malmsteen tries to throw a body punch but Tsuyoshi avoids it by throwing Malmsteen back against the cage.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malmsteen is defending well for now.
Malmsteen lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Malmsteen.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malmsteen avoids it.
Malmsteen has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Malmsteen misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malmsteen is defending well for now.
Malmsteen lands with a light punch inside.
Malmsteen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Malmsteen misses with some punches.
Malmsteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malmsteen throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Malmsteen lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malmsteen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malmsteen is defending well for now.
Malmsteen gets through Tsuyoshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Malmsteen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malmsteen managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malmsteen avoids it.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow that misses.
Tsuyoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
Malmsteen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malmsteen scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards.
Malmsteen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Malmsteen scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow that misses.
Malmsteen lands with a right to the head.
Tsuyoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malmsteen swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuyoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malmsteen lands a big right hand that drops Tsuyoshi! The killer instinct kicks in and Malmsteen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Malmsteen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yngwie Malmsteen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Better Dead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kukulcan Tonga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dead might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Death March - Motionless in White. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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169 lbs
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162 lbs
17 - 8 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Better Dead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Kukulcan Tonga!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tonga blocks a jab.
Dead lands a leg kick that knocks Tonga off balance momentarily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dead lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tonga backwards.
Tonga breaks from the clinch.
Tonga blocks a low kick nicely.
Dead sets himself, and Tonga steps forward looking for the clinch! Dead avoids it this time.
Tonga connects with a nice looking jab.
Dead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dead throws a leg kick but Tonga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dead definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tonga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonga.
Tonga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tonga.
Tonga swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice elbow from Dead.
Tonga avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
Tonga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dead doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tonga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonga.
Tonga lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Tonga on the inside.
Dead throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tonga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Dead can't find room to land a body shot as Tonga controls the action.
Tonga lands a hook that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tonga misses with some punches.
Dead throws an elbow that misses.
Tonga misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonga throws a head punch that misses.
Tonga throws a head punch that misses.
Tonga blocks the elbow strike.
Tonga misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tonga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonga lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Tonga lands a right hand.
Dead pushes off an throws an elbow but Tonga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dead.
A left hand lands to the body for Tonga.
Tonga lands a hook that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Tonga blocking some punches.
Dead manages to break the clinch.
Tonga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Tonga blocks a head kick by Dead.
Tonga cracks Dead with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tonga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tonga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dead tries to land a knee to the head but Tonga blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Tonga fails to land.
Tonga cracks Dead with a nice body shot.
Tonga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dead struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonga controls his hands.
Dead blocks an uppercut.
Dead lands a left hand.
Tonga lands a right hand.
Dead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tonga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Tonga is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tonga lands a nice looking body shot.
Tonga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Dead.
Tonga tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dead lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Tonga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dead doesn't seem phased though.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Tonga digs a good body shot into Dead's ribs.
Tonga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Tonga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tonga working aggressively here.
Tonga scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Dead throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tonga breaks from the clinch.
Dead misses with a looping left.
Dead throws a series of punches but Tonga avoids them all with ease.
Tonga closes the distance and clinches.
Tonga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tonga tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Dead can't break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Tonga pushes Dead back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Tonga.
Tonga breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dead doesn't seem bothered though.
Tonga closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tonga gets through Dead's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Dead scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kukulcan Tonga dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tonga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Better Dead is winning the standup battle so far.
Tonga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dead at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dead takes one on the button.
Dead throws a body punch but Tonga moves out of range.
Dead throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dead wants to clinch.
Tonga moves away from the strike by Dead.
Tonga moves into the clinch successfully.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead has had enough of the clinch but Tonga keeps him there for the moment.
Dead tries to break the clinch but Tonga is controlling the position.
Tonga tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Dead stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dead breaks from the clinch.
Dead takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonga clinches up against the cage.
Dead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead. Tonga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dead takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tonga wants to clinch.
Dead throws a shot from downtown. Tonga moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Tonga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dead doesn't seem phased though.
Dead fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dead sets himself, and Tonga steps forward looking for the clinch! Dead avoids it this time.
Dead misses with a double jab.
Tonga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dead misses with a wild combination.
Tonga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dead lands a glancing blow to the side of Tonga's head.
Dead lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tonga has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tonga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tonga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dead momentarily.
Dead is rocked!
Dead takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dead throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dead throws a shot from downtown. Tonga moves away and avoids it.
Dead lands an overhand right.
Tonga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tonga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead misses with a knee strike.
Tonga working aggressively here.
Dead is trying to push Tonga away but Tonga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tonga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Dead tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Tonga as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Tonga.
Tonga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tonga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tonga misses with some punches.
Tonga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Tonga.
Tonga blocks the elbow strike.
Tonga misses with some punches.
Tonga drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dead pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tonga closes the distance and clinches.
Tonga lands a right hand.
Tonga tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dead wants to get back to striking at distance but Tonga won't allow it.
Tonga is leaning against Dead and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tonga stalling against the cage.
A body shot lands from Tonga.
Dead takes a shot to the head.
Kukulcan Tonga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tonga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tonga blocks an elbow strike from Dead.
Tonga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
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!
Tonga working aggressively here.
Dead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tonga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tonga steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dead.
Dead connects with a nice looking jab.
Tonga drops Dead with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dead looks back up at him and smiles so Tonga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tonga! Dead is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kukulcan Tonga!
In his post fight interview, Kukulcan Tonga started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Better Dead was interviewed post fight and said 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paha Hemmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stern has chosen The Great American Nightmare as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
187 lbs
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199 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paha Hemmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howard Stern!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Stern misses.
Hemmo moves forwards but Stern connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stern has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hemmo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hemmo misses with a hook. Stern ducked under it nicely.
Stern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stern looks to score with a jab to the body but Hemmo is just out of range.
Stern drives through with a takedown into Hemmo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stern wants to control from the top but Hemmo keeps moving.
Hemmo wants to sweep but no luck.
Hemmo wants to stand and escape but Stern is having none of it.
Stern tries to free his leg and advance position but Hemmo is retaining full guard.
Stern keeps trying to improve his position.
Hemmo looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern is working Hemmo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stern won't allow Hemmo to get back to his feet.
Stern preventing the sweep.
Hemmo wants to get back to his feet but Stern is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hemmo looking for a guillotine here but Stern defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hemmo is on top in guard.
Stern controlling Hemmo's posture.
Hemmo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been hearing that Hemmo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Stern tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stern trying to control the position.
Hemmo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hemmo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hemmo is working Stern over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stern is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stern looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stern wants to take a breather but Hemmo is having none of it.
Hemmo tries to kick Stern off but Stern keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stern wants to work for an arm triangle but Hemmo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hemmo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Stern stops Hemmo from getting back to his feet.
Hemmo trying to hold on to Stern's head to control him but Stern postures up.
Stern trying to mount his opponent but Hemmo defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo is trying to stand back up but Stern is controlling him
Stern looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hemmo trying to control here.
Stern prevents Hemmo from improving his position.
Hemmo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stern pushing down on Hemmo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stern seems to be working for a kimura but Hemmo defends the submission attempt.
Hemmo gets back to full guard.
Hemmo keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern tries to free his leg and advance position but Hemmo is retaining full guard.
Stern wants to control from the top but Hemmo keeps moving.
Hemmo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hemmo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stern wants to control from the top but Hemmo keeps moving.
Hemmo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hemmo is trying to control the position but Stern postures up.
Stern looking to pass the guard.
Stern looking to sit in guard and control but Hemmo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Stern dominated that round.
That's time! Hemmo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hemmo lands with a straight right. Stern didn't see that one coming.
Hemmo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stern paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stern moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stern jabs at Hemmo's body.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hemmo keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully.
Hemmo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hemmo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stern controls the pace.
Hemmo wants to sweep but no luck.
Hemmo controlling Stern's posture.
Stern is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stern looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern won't allow Hemmo to sweep him here.
Hemmo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stern's guard.
Hemmo trying to control but Stern is working from the bottom.
Stern manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hemmo manages to get himself to full guard.
Stern preventing the sweep.
Stern looking to sit in guard and control but Hemmo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hemmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Stern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stern wants to stand and escape but Hemmo is having none of it.
Hemmo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stern works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo trying to control but Stern is working from the bottom.
Stern trying to keep a closed guard but Hemmo is proving a slippery customer.
Howard Stern has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stern keeping moving, preventing Hemmo from controlling successfully.
Hemmo is in close to Stern's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stern is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hemmo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stern controlling the position.
Hemmo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hemmo cracks Stern with a solid left hand.
Hemmo wants to control from the top but Stern keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Stern advances to half guard.
Stern prevents Hemmo from improving his position.
Stern is thwarting Hemmo's attempts to control the position.
Stern passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stern trying to control but Hemmo is having none of it.
Hemmo is desperately trying to improve his position but Stern has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Hemmo is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Howard Stern!
Howard Stern really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Venger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Nicolosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Venger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Live and Let Die. Nicolosi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. A Fistful Of Dollars by Ennio Morricone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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34
227 lbs
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32
276 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Venger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Nicolosi!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Venger throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Nicolosi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Venger doesn't seem phased though.
Venger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nicolosi 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.
Nicolosi lands a slapping body shot.
Venger misses with a looping right.
Venger throws an overhand right that lands on Nicolosi's shoulder, as Nicolosi tries to avoid the shot.
Nicolosi throws a push kick but Venger slaps the foot to one side.
Venger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Venger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Venger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nicolosi cracks Venger with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nicolosi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Venger to stand back up!
Venger is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolosi drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Venger's head, knocking him out cold! Nicolosi is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Nicolosi!
A very excited looking Frank Nicolosi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Vladimir Venger had this to say: 'Oh crapper. I'm gonna get released losing to a sack of potatoes like that. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Renato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Aires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Renato might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Want My Tears Back. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bruno Aires enters the cage!
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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
42 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiago Renato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bruno Aires!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Renato thows a leg kick but Aires checks it
and Aires counters with a right hand to the body.
Aires throws a right hand that misses
and Renato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aires throws a hook but Renato blocks it.
Tiago Renato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Renato blocks a head kick by Aires.
Aires takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Aires.
Aires throws a sloppy head kick and Renato moves out of range easily.
Renato tried to counter with a leg kick but Aires avoided it.
Aires throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Renato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Renato throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Renato coming out on top.
Aires misses with a straight left.
Aires feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Renatos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato misses with a wild body shot.
Aires with the counter takedown but Renato avoids it easily.
Renato lands a nice shot that snaps Aires's head back.
Aires misses with a leg kick
and Renato counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Renato as he checks the leg kick.
Aires scores with a jab to the head.
Tiago Renato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aires misses with a few strikes there.
Aires darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Aires.
Renato throws a low kick, looking for Aires's leg but Aires calmly moves out of range.
Aires throws a body punch but Renato moves out of range.
Renato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aires misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renato.
A little feinted left hand from Renato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aires misses with a looping right.
Aires takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Renato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Renato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aires.
Aires throws a head kick that misses.
Aires takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Renato cracks Aires with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aires gets a double leg takedown into Renato's guard.
Aires is standing up over Renato. Renato looks to escape but Aires dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renato tries to improve position but can't.
Renato dodges the ground and pound from Aires.
Renato is trying to get back to half guard.
Renato avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Aires.
Renato wants to control but Aires postures up.
Aires lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Renato down.
Renato taking punishment in the form of punches.
Aires throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aires throwing strikes but Renato manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Aires is looking to regain half guard here but Renato keeps moving and retains side control.
Renato is chipping away with strikes.
Aires is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Renato fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Aires is trying to get back to half guard.
Renato working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Aires tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renato taking a breather here.
Aires is looking for a sweep.
Aires gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aires is not content to let Renato control the position.
Aires is looking to improve his position.
Renato wants to control but Aires is keeping him busy.
Aires is pressing down on Renato's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Renato has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aires is pulling down on Renato's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tiago Renato will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Aires. Those never looked like landing.
Aires lands a nice looking body shot.
Bruno Aires seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aires looks to throw the jab but Renato is out of range.
Renato just misses with a punch to the body.
Renato throws a sloppy head kick and Aires moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Renato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aires gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Renato counters with an inside leg kick.
Aires pushes Renato away with a front kick.
Aires misses with a leg kick
and Renato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Renato moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aires throws a poor cross that misses
and Renato counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aires's knee momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aires shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Renato wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aires is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Renato reverses the position - he's now on top in Aires's guard.
Renato works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aires wants to get back to full guard but Renato has passed into side control.
Renato gets to mount! Aires was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Aires is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Renato trying to control but Aires is having none of it.
Aires in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aires is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aires tries to hold on but Renato pushes him away.
Aires is trying to escape the mount.
Aires has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aires is still trying to improve position.
Renato wants to control the pace but Aires is squirming around nicely.
Aires is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aires sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Renato controlling the pace.
Aires is trying to maintain the position but Renato is very close to passing his half guard.
Renato not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Renato connects with a nice short shot to Aires's temple.
Renato is thwarting Aires's attempts to control the position.
Aires tries to roll over but Renato keeps him under control.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aires manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Renato postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aires wants to sweep but no luck.
Aires trying to keep a closed guard but Renato is proving a slippery customer.
Aires wants to hit a switch here but Renato passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aires there!
Aires can't escape the position.
Tiago Renato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Renato lands a big elbow.
Renato takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Renato dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aires throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Renato just misses with a punch to the body.
Aires throws a nice outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aires.
Aires ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renato moves away.
Renato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Renato scores with a punch to the head.
Aires checks a leg kick.
Renato attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Aires misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato connects with a nice looking jab.
Aires throws a hook to the side of Renato's head but Renato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aires takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
It looks like Renato has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Aires connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aires looks to throw the jab but Renato is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato throws a front kick aimed at Aires's knee but Aires avoids it well.
Aires throws a jab when Renato was well out of range.
Renato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aires takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aires fails with a takedown attempt.
Renato looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Renato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aires can do to turn this around?
Renato sends Aires crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Renato is motioning to the referee to let Aires up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Aires is rocked!
Renato pounces like a tiger and cracks Aires with a vicious hook! Aires is down but not out! Renato follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tiago Renato!
Tiago Renato retains his light heavyweight title!
Tiago Renato thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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