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Syn 532 - Euphoria PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Naoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
29 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Takeshi Naoki!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong digs a good body shot into Naoki's ribs.
Naoki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Armstrong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Naoki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Naoki connects with a jab.
It looks like Nathaniel Armstrong has been cut.
Armstrong looks to land a right hand but Naoki moved out of range.
Armstrong missing with a left hand there. Naoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naoki feints a jab promting Armstrong to slip. Naoki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Armstrong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Naoki lands with a straight right. Armstrong didn't see that one coming.
Armstrong moves away from the strike by Naoki.
Armstrong throws a body kick that misses
and Naoki makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Armstrong really felt that one!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naoki lands a head kick. Armstrong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Donk. Armstrong catches Naoki right on the button with a cross.
Naoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Armstrong.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Armstrong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Naoki eats them both and turns towards Armstrong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Naoki leaves Armstrong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses.
Armstrong throws a sloppy head kick and Naoki moves out of range easily.
Armstrong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Naoki scores with a nice strike.
Naoki lands with a right hand.
Nathaniel Armstrong's cut is getting worse.
Naoki swings widly with a right hand
and Armstrong counters with a single leg into guard. Naoki didn't expect that.
Naoki keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Naoki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Armstrong stopping the sweep attempt from Naoki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki keeping full guard, as Armstrong tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong throws an elbow that misses. Naoki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Armstrong's guard. Nice move by Naoki!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naoki wants to pass the guard but Armstrong is keeping the position.
Naoki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong has his foot on Naoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Naoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Naoki from controlling successfully.
Naoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Naoki wants to stand but Armstrong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Armstrong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Armstrong is trying to hold Naoki in close to prevent damage but Naoki has managed to pass into half guard.
My spies in Russian Bears Elite Gym inform me that Naoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Naoki wants to get back to his feet.
Armstrong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Naoki is working away from the top position though.
Naoki not doing much here.
Armstrong is looking to improve his position.
Naoki not doing much here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Naoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Armstrong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Armstrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Armstrong throws a series of strikes that have Naoki backpedaling.
It looks like Takeshi Naoki has been cut.
Armstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naoki.
Naoki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Armstrong blocks a head kick by Naoki.
Armstrong lunges at Naoki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Naoki's hand.
Naoki throws a lazy body kick
and Armstrong counters with a shoot takedown. Naoki fights it but they end up in guard.
Naoki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Armstrong wants to pass the guard but Naoki is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naoki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Armstrong advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki regains half guard.
Armstrong thows a huge punch but Naoki dodges it nicely.
Naoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Naoki is retaining full guard.
Nathaniel Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Naoki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Armstrong manages to get himself to full guard.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Naoki from controlling successfully.
Armstrong has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Naoki has passed into side control.
Naoki trying to control the action but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to bench press Naoki off him but Naoki keeps the position.
Naoki tries to stand but Armstrong is controlling his head.
Naoki has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Naoki moves into the clinch.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Naoki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Naoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armstrong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Naoki wants a takedown but no success here.
Naoki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Naoki manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong takes a swing at Naoki's ribcage but misses.
Naoki scores with a jab to the body.
Naoki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Armstrong throws a sloppy head kick and Naoki moves out of range easily.
Naoki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Armstrong misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naoki blocks a jab.
A jab from Armstrong misses.
Naoki is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Armstrong looks to land a right hand but Naoki moved out of range.
Armstrong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Naoki misses the shot to the body.
Naoki tries to keep at a distance but Armstrong has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong effectively controlling the action here.
Armstrong works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Naoki wants to stand up but Armstrong is controlling him.
Naoki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Armstrong.
Naoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nathaniel Armstrong will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Armstrong lands a two punch combo.
Naoki throws a sloppy head kick and Armstrong moves out of range easily.
Good shot there by Naoki.
Naoki lands a jab to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Armstrong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Naoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armstrong avoids the head kick by Naoki.
Armstrong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Naoki scores with a body shot.
Takeshi Naoki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naoki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Armstrong misses with a shot to the body
and Naoki counters with a head kick that drops Armstrong - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Armstrong is rocked!
Naoki stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Oh Armstrong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Naoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Naoki cracks Armstrong with a hook to the temple - Armstrong is on wobbly legs here! Naoki swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Armstrong falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Naoki wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Takeshi Naoki!
A determined Takeshi Naoki didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pyryx Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall comes into the arena with Fuel and Fire blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
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149 lbs
23 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pyryx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall blocks a leg kick.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
No luck for Dall with that takedown attempt.
Dall blocks a leg kick.
Smith staying out of range there.
Dall throws a leg kick that misses.
Dall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Dall.
Smith clinches.
Smith pushes Dall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Dall tries to tie him up.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dall in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dall avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
It looks like Pyryx Dall has been cut.
Dall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dall drags the fight down to the ground.
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith tries to stand but Dall is controlling from the bottom.
Dall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Dall passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Dall seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Dall wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to escape.
Dall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith tries to kick Dall off in order to stand up. Dall Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Dall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dall tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dall advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smith has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smith!
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dall is proving hard to escape from.
Smith gets to his feet - Dall follows without any prompting.
Matt Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice cross by Dall.
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 Pyryx Dall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pyryx Dall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith tries to clinch but Dall is having none of it.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pyryx Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Dall tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith pushes Dall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dall is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Dall blocking some punches.
Dall swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dall.
Dall throws a shot to the body.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall moves away from the strike by Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Dall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith is trying to escape back to his feet but Dall uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
Smith tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smith is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smith and Dall has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dall has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Smith!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Smith is now in Dall's guard. A big mistake from Dall there, giving up the dominant position!
Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands up from Dall's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Matt Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Dall blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Dall.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Dall's ribcage.
Smith tries to work over Dall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Dall.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith blocks a body shot from Dall.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dall blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pyryx Dall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dall feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Pyryx Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Dall counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Dall blocks the low kick.
Dall lands with a nice body punch.
Decent striking displayed by Dall there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Dall lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Dall misses with a leg kick.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No luck for Dall with that takedown attempt.
Smith cracks Dall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Dall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dall lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Dall sees coming a mile off.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Dall counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Dall moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dall's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall lands with a cross.
Smith scores with a head kick. Dall tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That kick from Smith tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dall can pounce on him.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Dall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dall throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dall thumps Smith with a low kick.
Dall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Dall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Dall wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Dall with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Dall jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith connects with the punch.
Dall is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws an overhand right that drops Dall like a sack of potatoes! Smith dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Smith!
After the big win, Matt Smith made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Larusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcao comes to the cage accompanied by Charon - Sorrow Song. Larusso has chosen Glory of love as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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144 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Falcao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Larusso!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcao lands a jab to Larusso's midsection.
Larusso throws a shot from downtown. Falcao moves away and avoids it.
Larusso tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Falcao is able to avoid easily.
Good exchange - Larusso coming out on top.
Larusso motions for Falcao to come forward. Larusso throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Larusso throws out a loose jab but Falcao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larusso misses with a body kick.
Larusso throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Falcao counters with a straight right hand.
Falcao is looking to slow Larusso down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Falcao.
A big left from Falcao misses.
Falcao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larusso throws a low kick but Falcao moves out of range easily.
Falcao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Larusso staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Larusso releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Larusso pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larusso does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Larusso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larusso lands a nice shot that snaps Falcao's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao is looking to chop away at Larusso's legs.
That kick from Falcao tenderised Larusso's leg. Larusso is trying to keep his angry face on.
Larusso takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Falcao keeps Larusso at a distance using the push kick.
Larusso throws out a leg kick but Falcao moves out of range and Larusso only half commits.
Falcao throws a quick counter kick to the body but Larusso avoids it.
Larusso tries a low kick but Falcao avoids it.
Larusso just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Falcao lands a head kick. Larusso smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Falcao throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick from Falcao lands but Larusso takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larusso. Falcao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larusso throws the kick towards the body but Falcao avoids it.
Falcao looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Larusso blocks a jab.
Larusso lets loose with a powerful body kick. Falcao will feel that in the morning.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Larusso.
Larusso explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Larusso.
We've been hearing reports that Falcao has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Falcao misses with a leg kick
and Larusso counters with a left and a right that stings Falcao.
Larusso motions for Falcao to come forward. Larusso throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Larusso lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Larusso looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Falcao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Falcao cracks Larusso with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Falcao checks a low kick from Larusso.
Falcao throws a quick counter head kick but Larusso was just out of range.
Falcao cracks Larusso with a right hand to the side of the head.
Larusso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcao.
Larusso tries a quick counter leg kick but Falcao is wise to it.
Falcao tests Larusso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falcao throws a leg kick but Larusso checks it.
Larusso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcao feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Larusso tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego Falcao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Larusso misses.
Falcao slips a jab from Larusso.
Larusso throws a looping overhand right but Falcao ducks down to avoid it.
Falcao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Larusso checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larusso connects with an inside leg kick.
Larusso tries a head kick but it misses.
Falcao misses with a hook.
Falcao misses with a looping right.
Falcao ducks right into an uppercut from Larusso.
Larusso throws a front kick aimed at Falcao's knee but Falcao avoids it well.
Falcao throws a leg kick but Larusso checks it.
Larusso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falcao.
Larusso throws the left hand but Falcao avoids the punch easily.
Falcao feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Falcao looks to land a right hand but Larusso moved out of range.
Falcao throws a front kick that sends Larusso stumbling back into the cage.
Falcao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Falcao is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Larusso.
Larusso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcao.
Falcao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcao thuds his right hand into Larusso's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Larusso fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Falcao is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larusso looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Falcao throwing a counter right hand but Larusso manages to avoid it.
Larusso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Larusso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcao.
Larusso misses with a straight left.
Larusso misses the shot to the body.
Falcao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body kick from Larusso.
A solid body kick from Falcao.
Falcao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larusso. Larusso obviously looking to wear him down.
Falcao misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larusso misses with a hook to the body
and Falcao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Falcao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Larusso.
A left lands for Falcao.
Larusso throws a leg kick but Falcao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Larusso backs away, Falcao returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Larusso will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Larusso ducks under a wild hook from Falcao.
Larusso darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Larusso keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Falcao throws a low kick but Larusso avoids it.
Larusso misses with an attempted mid kick.
Larusso looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcao is just out of range.
Falcao cracks Larusso with an open hand slap.
A bone on bone clash there as Falcao blocks the leg kick.
Larusso lands a nice leg kick that just misses Falcao's sensitive parts.
Larusso checks a low kick from Falcao.
Larusso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Larusso digs a good hook to Falcao's body.
Larusso tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larusso throws a jab but it's blocked by Falcao.
Falcao is looking to counter punch.
Larusso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Falcao blocks the leg kick.
Larusso throws a leg kick but Falcao checks it.
Larusso has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Falcao finds it's way round the side to connect with Larusso's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larusso throws a solid leg kick but Falcao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Larusso.
A counter left hand to the body from Falcao misses its target.
Larusso throws a body punch but Falcao moves out of range.
Larusso lands a right hook to the body.
Falcao lands with a straight right. Larusso didn't see that one coming.
Falcao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Larusso works the jab nicely.
Larusso motions for Falcao to come forward. Larusso throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Falcao throws a lazy right hand but Larusso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larusso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larusso lands a nice looking kick to the body. Falcao takes a step back to recover.
Falcao thumps Larusso with a low kick.
Falcao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Larusso takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcao scores with a hook.
Larusso looks for the body kick but Falcao saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daniel Larusso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falcao misses with a hook.
Larusso lands a front kick.
Larusso takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Falcao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larusso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcao.
Larusso misses with a kick to the body.
Falcao connects with a looping right hand.
Falcao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Falcao blocks a jab.
Falcao slips a jab from Larusso.
Larusso has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Falcao finds it's way round the side to connect with Larusso's head.
Larusso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Falcao misses with a head kick.
Falcao swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Larusso misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Larusso. That's going to slow Falcao down.
Larusso tries to score with a low kick but Falcao moves his leg out of the way.
Larusso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falcao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
An inside leg kick lands from Larusso.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Larusso - that will leave a mark!
Larusso misses the shot to the body.
Larusso moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Larusso! But no joy.
Larusso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Falcao throws a hook but Larusso avoids it easily.
Falcao defending well as Larusso loads up on a big left hand.
Larusso wants to slow Falcao down by chopping away at his legs.
Falcao throwing a counter right hand but Larusso manages to avoid it.
Falcao checks a leg kick.
Larusso misses with a looping left.
Falcao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Falcao catches Larusso with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping leg kick lands for Larusso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Larusso.
Larusso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcao throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Falcao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Larusso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falcao moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Larusso.
Larusso throws a head kick that Falcao semi-blocks.
Larusso cracks Falcao with a good jab.
Larusso slips under a jab from Falcao.
Larusso chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcao can pounce on him.
Larusso misses the jab.
Larusso misses with a wild body shot.
Falcao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Falcao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larusso.
Falcao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larusso motions for Falcao to come forward. Larusso throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Larusso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Larusso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Falcao blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Larusso.
Falcao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Larusso moves away from the strike by Falcao.
Larusso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A leg kick checked by Larusso.
Larusso with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Falcao to score with a decent uppercut.
Larusso slips a straight right by Falcao.
Falcao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Larusso throws a nice outside leg kick.
Falcao checks a leg kick nicely.
Larusso tries to move into range but Falcao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larusso moves out of range as Falcao strikes.
Larusso swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Larusso cracks Falcao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Larusso thumps Falcao with a low kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Falcao might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Falcao throws a low kick but Larusso avoids it.
Larusso throws a looping overhand right but Falcao ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falcao just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Falcao.
Falcao throws a sloppy head kick and Larusso moves out of range easily.
Falcao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Larusso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falcao.
Larusso misses with an uppercut. Falcao saw that one coming.
Larusso throws a body punch but Falcao moves out of range.
Falcao is looking for a counter combo.
Larusso throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Larusso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falcao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Falcao checks a low kick from Larusso.
Falcao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Larusso doesn't seem bothered though.
Larusso is looking to chop away at Falcao's legs.
Falcao slips a jab from Larusso.
Larusso misses with a hook. Falcao ducked under it nicely.
Falcao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larusso throws a hook to the side of Falcao's head but Falcao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Falcao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Larusso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Falcao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larusso.
Diego Falcao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Falcao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larusso moves out of range as Falcao throws a body kick.
Falcao lands a right hook to the body.
Falcao blocks a jab.
Larusso is looking to chop away at Falcao's legs.
Falcao looks to land a left hand but Larusso moved out of range nicely.
Larusso looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Larusso jabs at Falcao's body.
Falcao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larusso misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Falcao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Larusso does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Larusso avoids the body shot from Falcao.
Larusso throws a lazy head kick
and Falcao counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcao moves out of range as Larusso throws a body kick.
Larusso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Falcao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Larusso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Falcao will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Falcao misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcao misses the target.
Falcao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larusso. Larusso obviously looking to wear him down.
Larusso takes a swing at Falcao's ribcage but misses.
Falcao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Larusso lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Larusso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Falcao.
Larusso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larusso. Larusso obviously looking to wear him down.
Falcao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Larusso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larusso avoids the body shot from Falcao.
Larusso was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Falcao throws a leg kick that misses.
Falcao throws a jab but it's blocked by Larusso.
Larusso thuds a left hand into Falcao's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larusso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Larusso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Falcao fires out a quick counter leg kick but Larusso just manages to avoid it.
Falcao misses with a left hand
and Larusso counters with a good low kick that Falcao was not able to check.
Falcao misses with a wild body shot.
Falcao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larusso. Larusso obviously looking to wear him down.
Daniel Larusso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Larusso throws a body punch but Falcao moves out of range.
Falcao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larusso.
Larusso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Larusso misses.
That kick from Falcao tenderised Larusso's leg. Larusso is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Larusso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larusso has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Larusso!
Daniel Larusso made sure to mention his sponsor, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Diego Falcao stepped up to the mic, saying 'Auto-flight with no energy.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friedrich Von Kuschelbär (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Von Kuschelbär's choice of entrance music: Erasure - Always. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
29 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaunismieli scores with a body shot.
Kaunismieli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) in the buildup to the fight.
Kaunismieli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Von Kuschelbär avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Kuschelbär is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Von Kuschelbär moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Kuschelbär displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Kaunismieli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaunismieli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Von Kuschelbär on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kaunismieli throws a body punch but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
A low kick from Kaunismieli is predictable there
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a single leg into guard. Kaunismieli didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaunismieli is pulling down on Von Kuschelbär's head to control his posture.
Von Kuschelbär trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaunismieli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kaunismieli pushes down on Von Kuschelbär's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli is trying to control the action in half guard but Von Kuschelbär is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kaunismieli is working for a submission of some sort.
Von Kuschelbär makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Von Kuschelbär.
Kaunismieli wants to pass the guard but Von Kuschelbär is keeping the position.
Kaunismieli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kaunismieli looking to pass the guard.
Von Kuschelbär is pulling down on Kaunismieli's head. It's preventing any offense from Kaunismieli, at least for the moment.
Von Kuschelbär trying to strike off his back.
Kaunismieli 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Kuschelbär, not yet.
Kaunismieli trying to control but Von Kuschelbär is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Von Kuschelbär just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Kuschelbär manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kaunismieli on his heels. He'll look to pass Kaunismieli's guard now, I'm sure.
Kaunismieli working a defensive guard here.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Kaunismieli with a solid left hand.
Kaunismieli working a defensive guard here.
Von Kuschelbär avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli wants to control but Von Kuschelbär passes easily into half guard.
Kaunismieli wants to improve his position but Von Kuschelbär is controlling well.
Von Kuschelbär working over Kaunismieli with some ground and pound. Kaunismieli looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Von Kuschelbär there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaunismieli wants to control but Von Kuschelbär is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Von Kuschelbär working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Kuschelbär wants to take a breather but Kaunismieli is having none of it.
Kaunismieli wants to improve his position but Von Kuschelbär is controlling well.
Von Kuschelbär lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Friedrich Von Kuschelbär will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kaunismieli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Von Kuschelbär takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kaunismieli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Kuschelbär fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild combination.
Von Kuschelbär throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Von Kuschelbär moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
And Von Kuschelbär tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaunismieli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kaunismieli tries to score with a low kick but Von Kuschelbär moves his leg out of the way.
Kaunismieli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelbär takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Von Kuschelbär on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Von Kuschelbär shoots and misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Kuschelbär pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a hook. Kaunismieli ducked under it nicely.
Kaunismieli throws a body punch but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Kaunismieli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Von Kuschelbär in his tracks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Kuschelbär with the counter takedown but Kaunismieli avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy right hand but Von Kuschelbär sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range as Kaunismieli strikes.
Kaunismieli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Von Kuschelbär's head backwards.
Kaunismieli is looking to clinch but Von Kuschelbär is avoiding it.
Von Kuschelbär looks for a takedown but Kaunismieli sprawls well.
Kaunismieli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Von Kuschelbär.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli works Von Kuschelbär's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Kaunismieli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaunismieli swinging wildly here.
Von Kuschelbär drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kaunismieli defends it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaunismieli swings for the body but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body kick.
Von Kuschelbär tried to score with a low kick but Kaunismieli checks it.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Von Kuschelbär gets a takedown into half guard.
Kaunismieli is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär throwing shots but Kaunismieli is blocking nicely.
Kaunismieli manages to get to full guard.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaunismieli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaunismieli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Kuschelbär is aware though and is defending well.
Von Kuschelbär throws a strike but Kaunismieli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kaunismieli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Kuschelbär is keeping the position for now.
Von Kuschelbär looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kaunismieli preventing the sweep.
Kaunismieli trying to control but Von Kuschelbär is working from the bottom.
Kaunismieli tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Kuschelbär is retaining full guard.
Kaunismieli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Von Kuschelbär looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kaunismieli puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Von Kuschelbär misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kaunismieli wants to pass the guard but Von Kuschelbär is defending well.
Kaunismieli is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalervo Kaunismieli dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kaunismieli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Kaunismieli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Kuschelbär drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kaunismieli defends it well.
Von Kuschelbär listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy right hand but Von Kuschelbär sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Kuschelbär uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight right.
Von Kuschelbär is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A cross from Von Kuschelbär lands.
Kaunismieli thuds a left hand into Von Kuschelbär's body.
Von Kuschelbär shoots in looking for a takedown but Kaunismieli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Von Kuschelbär's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Von Kuschelbär throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kaunismieli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
And Von Kuschelbär tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaunismieli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Von Kuschelbär circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Von Kuschelbär tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaunismieli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Von Kuschelbär loads up on a big right hand but Kaunismieli slips the punch.
Kaunismieli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Kuschelbär.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Von Kuschelbär avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Kuschelbär with the counter takedown but Kaunismieli avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Kuschelbär can do to turn this around?
Kaunismieli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kaunismieli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Von Kuschelbär avoids it easily.
Von Kuschelbär throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaunismieli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kaunismieli cracks Von Kuschelbär with an open hand slap.
Von Kuschelbär keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Kuschelbär throws a low kick but Kaunismieli moves out of range easily.
Von Kuschelbär keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Kuschelbär fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli takes one to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Von Kuschelbär avoids the punch easily.
Von Kuschelbär works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Von Kuschelbär shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaunismieli sprawls well. He's pushed Von Kuschelbär's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Friedrich Von Kuschelbär.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab.
Kaunismieli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär looks to land a right hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range.
Kaunismieli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kaunismieli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kaunismieli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Von Kuschelbär bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the body from Von Kuschelbär misses
enabling Kaunismieli to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaunismieli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Kuschelbär moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli lands a nice shot that snaps Von Kuschelbär's head back.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a nice body kick.
Kaunismieli scoring well with a low kick there.
Decent striking displayed by Kaunismieli there.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Von Kuschelbär crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kaunismieli - the referee stops the clock and Von Kuschelbär gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kaunismieli. Von Kuschelbär manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kaunismieli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Kuschelbär doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Von Kuschelbär lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Kuschelbär goes for a double leg but Kaunismieli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kaunismieli continues to drive forward.
Kaunismieli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Von Kuschelbär.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Kaunismieli with a good jab.
Kaunismieli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaunismieli throws out a powerful jab.
Von Kuschelbär decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Von Kuschelbär winds up and cracks Kaunismieli with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelbär wants to take a breather but Kaunismieli is having none of it.
Kaunismieli is looking to improve his position.
Kaunismieli wants to get back to full guard but Von Kuschelbär has mounted him!
Kaunismieli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kaunismieli is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalervo Kaunismieli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kaunismieli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalervo Kaunismieli!
Our winner, Kalervo Kaunismieli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marsden comes to the cage accompanied by Feiticeira by Deftones. 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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178 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 32 - 2, fighting out of London, Brandon Marsden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Noob Saibot!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saibot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marsden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marsden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marsden feints and as Saibot raises his hands in defense, Marsden changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marsden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marsden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saibot trying to control the position here.
Marsden wants to pass the guard but Saibot is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saibot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marsden trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marsden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marsden throws a big right hand that misses.
Marsden advances position into side control!
Marsden tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Marsden lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Marsden.
Marsden connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saibot some visible discomfort.
Marsden cracks Saibot with a big right hand but Saibot just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Saibot regains half guard there - taking advantage of Marsden's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Saibot taking some punishment here, with Marsden in his half guard.
Marsden thows a huge punch but Saibot dodges it nicely.
Marsden throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Saibot to regain full guard.
Marsden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marsden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saibot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marsden scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden advances to half guard.
Marsden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marsden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marsden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marsden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marsden wants to free his trapped foot but Saibot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marsden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marsden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saibot's head.
Saibot on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marsden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marsden 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden throwing shots but Saibot is blocking nicely.
Marsden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marsden looks to land a strike but Saibot avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Marsden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsden pushing down on Saibot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marsden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saibot controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Marsden is trying to control. Saibot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Marsden dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Good exchange - Marsden coming out on top.
Saibot swats away the attempt to clinch by Marsden.
Brandon Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Marsden avoids it with no problem.
Marsden throws a body kick that misses.
Saibot checks the leg kick.
Marsden scores with a sloppy right hand. Saibot should have avoided that one.
Marsden throws a leg kick that misses.
Saibot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marsden loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marsden throws a lazy uppercut
and Saibot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marsden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marsden throws a nice looking combination but Saibot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot slips under a jab.
Saibot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marsden stuns Saibot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marsden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marsden tries to land a front kick but Saibot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marsden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saibot can do to turn this around?
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marsden.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saibot is not content to let Marsden control the position.
Saibot on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Saibot can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden working the strikes but Saibot uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Marsden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saibot is looking to improve his position.
Saibot taking some punishment here, with Marsden in his half guard.
Marsden winds up and cracks Saibot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marsden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marsden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Saibot tries to roll over but Marsden keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saibot with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marsden wants to pass the guard but Saibot is defending well.
Marsden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marsden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brandon Marsden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saibot tries to get to full guard but Marsden has control of the leg.
Saibot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marsden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marsden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marsden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marsden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marsden throwing shots but Saibot is blocking nicely.
Marsden trying to control from half guard but Saibot is working away.
Saibot has his hands clasped together around Marsden's back. He's all about the action.
Marsden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saibot's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Marsden dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Marsden changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saibot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Marsden looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marsden misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Marsden misses with the ground and pound.
Saibot is trying to get back to half guard.
Saibot dodges the ground and pound from Marsden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden is working Saibot over with some ground and pound from side control.
Marsden with the ground and pound but Saibot regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Marsden wants to control but Saibot is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden throwing shots but Saibot is blocking nicely.
Marsden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marsden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marsden thows a huge punch but Saibot dodges it nicely.
Saibot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marsden.
Marsden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marsden is looking to take a break and control but Saibot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marsden with the ground and pound but Saibot uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marsden works over Saibot with some ground and pound from guard.
Marsden throws a big right hand that misses.
Marsden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marsden throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Saibot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandon Marsden is winning the standup battle so far.
Saibot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Marsden coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Noob Saibot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marsden moves to clinch but Saibot breaks away
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
Marsden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marsden backing away here, and Saibot unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marsden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marsden lands with a good body shot.
Marsden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saibot. That did some damage!
Saibot throws a low kick but Marsden avoids it.
Marsden feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marsden checks a leg kick.
Saibot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marsden darts in looking for a takedown but Saibot gets double underhooks and turns Marsden into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marsden, as that shot connected.
Saibot takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marsden dives in for a single leg takedown but Saibot sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Saibot steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Marsden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saibot sprawls well. Saibot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marsden gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marsden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Marsden.
Marsden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Marsden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marsden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Marsden!
Post fight, Brandon Marsden took to the microphone: 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Lockyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobarre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobarre has chosen Xzibit- Alcoholic as his entrance music. Darren Lockyer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pablo Escobarre's chin.
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22 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Lockyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Escobarre!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobarre swings widly with a right hand
and Lockyer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escobarre's knee momentarily.
Escobarre throws a nice looking combination but Lockyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lockyer throws a hook but Escobarre blocks it.
Darren Lockyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobarre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lockyer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Escobarre to counter with a crisp jab.
Lockyer connects with a right hand. Escobarre shakes it off.
It looks like Pablo Escobarre has been cut.
Lockyer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Escobarre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lockyer misses with a low kick.
Escobarre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lockyer.
Lockyer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Lockyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobarre.
Lockyer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lockyer staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Lockyer.
Escobarre 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.
Jab from Lockyer.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobarre misses the target.
Lockyer throws a sloppy body shot
and Escobarre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobarre looks to score with a jab to the body but Lockyer is just out of range.
Jab from Lockyer.
Lockyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobarre.
Escobarre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lockyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobarre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lockyer throws out the jab.
Escobarre is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice sprawl there from Lockyer as Escobarre shoots in.
Lockyer lunges at Escobarre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobarre's hand.
Escobarre shoots in and bounces Lockyer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Escobarre trying to control but Lockyer is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobarre connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Escobarre is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lockyer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lockyer has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobarre trying to control the position.
Escobarre is looking for a triangle but Lockyer pushes his legs off easily.
Lockyer wants to stand but Escobarre is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lockyer throws an elbow that misses. Escobarre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lockyer's guard. Nice move by Escobarre!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre prevents Lockyer from getting back to his feet.
Escobarre content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobarre trying to control the position from guard on top but Lockyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobarre postures up.
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.
Escobarre throws a strike but Lockyer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lockyer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Escobarre has a closed guard, preventing Lockyer from standing up.
Escobarre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lockyer defends it easily.
Lockyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobarre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lockyer has managed to get both his arms back between Escobarre's legs - danger averted.
Lockyer throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Escobarre is on top in guard.
Escobarre throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Escobarre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pablo Escobarre's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Escobarre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lockyer.
Escobarre misses with a wild body shot.
Lockyer throwing a counter right hand but Escobarre manages to avoid it.
Escobarre throws a body punch but Lockyer moves out of range.
Escobarre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lockyer throws a series of punches but Escobarre moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Lockyer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Escobarre doesn't seem phased though.
Escobarre closes the distance and clinches.
Escobarre misses with a punch to the body.
Escobarre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lockyer throws an elbow but it misses.
Lockyer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Escobarre prevents a body shot from Lockyer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockyer breaks the clinch.
Lockyer thuds a left hand into Escobarre's body.
Lockyer scores with a jab to the body.
Escobarre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Lockyer misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobarre misses with a double jab.
Lockyer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Escobarre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lockyer in his tracks.
Lockyer takes a swing at Escobarre's ribcage but misses.
Lockyer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Escobarre eats them both and turns towards Lockyer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Escobarre throws a shot from downtown. Lockyer moves away and avoids it.
Lockyer moves out of range as Escobarre strikes.
Lockyer lands a nice shot that snaps Escobarre's head back.
Darren Lockyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lockyer throws a hook to the side of Escobarre's head but Escobarre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Escobarre misses.
Lockyer misses with a leg kick
and Escobarre counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lockyer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lockyer throws a jab when Escobarre was well out of range.
Escobarre throws an off balance right hand
and Lockyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lockyer throws a looping overhand right but Escobarre ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Escobarre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer slips a straight right by Escobarre.
Lockyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobarre.
Escobarre throws out a powerful jab.
Escobarre throws a lazy right hand but Lockyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lockyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobarre.
Lockyer with a jab.
Escobarre throws a big shot that misses.
Escobarre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lockyer.
Escobarre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lockyer's head.
Escobarre slips under a jab from Lockyer.
Escobarre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobarre moves into the clinch.
Lockyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lockyer throws a big shot that misses.
Escobarre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobarre throws a jab when Lockyer was well out of range.
A slow jab from Lockyer misses its intended target.
Escobarre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobarre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lockyer.
Lockyer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lockyer duly obliges.
Escobarre throws a shot from downtown. Lockyer moves away and avoids it.
Lockyer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lockyer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escobarre takes one to the side of the head.
Escobarre is rocked!
Lockyer misses with a straight left.
Lockyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobarre.
A low kick from Lockyer misses
and Escobarre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Lockyer misses
and Escobarre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lockyer thumps Escobarre with a low kick.
Lockyer slips a jab and a cross from Escobarre.
Lockyer slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Escobarre. That snapped Lockyer's head back.
Lockyer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Escobarre checks it well.
Lockyer punishes Escobarre's body with a nice straight punch.
Lockyer looks to land a right hand but Escobarre moved out of range.
Escobarre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Escobarre misses.
Escobarre lands a nice shot to the body.
Darren Lockyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobarre works Lockyer's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobarre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lockyer.
A jab lands there for Escobarre.
Nice sprawl there from Lockyer as Escobarre shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Escobarre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pablo Escobarre's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Escobarre misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Escobarre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lockyer throws a chopping leg kick but Escobarre manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Donk. Escobarre catches Lockyer right on the button with a cross.
Escobarre misses with a series of wild punches.
Lockyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escobarre connects with a looping right hand.
Lockyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Escobarre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobarre lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lockyer. That's going to slow Escobarre down.
Lockyer throws a hook but Escobarre avoids it easily.
Escobarre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Escobarre checks a low kick from Lockyer.
Some wild striking there from Escobarre.
A little feinted left hand from Lockyer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobarre ducks right into an uppercut from Lockyer.
Escobarre checks the leg kick nicely there.
Escobarre looks to score with a jab to the body but Lockyer is just out of range.
Lockyer loads up on a big right hand but Escobarre slips the punch.
Lockyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobarre moves away.
Escobarre misses with a straight right.
Escobarre misses with a hook. Lockyer ducked under it nicely.
Escobarre misses with a wild body shot.
Escobarre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lockyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobarre drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lockyer defends it well.
Escobarre misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobarre was well out of range. Poor timing from Lockyer.
Lockyer misses with a looping left.
Escobarre throws a shot to the body.
Escobarre slips a straight right by Lockyer.
Lockyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobarre scores with a body shot.
Lockyer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lockyer looks to land a body kick but Escobarre moved away.
Lockyer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobarre lands a two punch combo.
Lockyer misses with a jab to the body
and Escobarre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lockyer ducks under a wild hook from Escobarre.
Lockyer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lockyer throws out a loose jab but Escobarre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobarre is looking for the big counter here.
Lockyer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lockyer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lockyer throws the left hand but Escobarre avoids the punch easily.
Escobarre throws a hook but Lockyer avoids it easily.
Escobarre throws a body punch but Lockyer moves out of range.
Lockyer lands a really nice looking cross but Escobarre seems unphased.
Decent striking displayed by Escobarre there.
Escobarre throws a looping overhand right but Lockyer ducks down to avoid it.
Lockyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobarre.
Lockyer works Escobarre's body with a nice hook.
Darren Lockyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot by Escobarre.
Lockyer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pablo Escobarre 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.
A leg kick checked by Escobarre.
Lockyer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lockyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobarre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobarre lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lockyer throws a leg kick
and Escobarre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lockyer. Escobarre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lockyer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good shot there by Escobarre.
Escobarre works the jab nicely.
Lockyer misses with a left hand
and Escobarre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobarre pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lockyer back to the cage. Escobarre follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab by Escobarre.
Escobarre connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Escobarre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobarre has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobarre!
A relieved looking Pablo Escobarre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Tsoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Ng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tsoi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Zvezda po Imeni Solnce. Ng has chosen Wedlock - I'm The Fuck You Man as his entrance music. Charles Ng has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Viktor Tsoi's chin.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viktor Tsoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Ng!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ng misses with a series of wild punches.
Tsoi moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsoi is looking to counter punch.
Ng scores with a three punch combo!
Ng has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tsoi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tsoi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ng throws a series of punches but Tsoi moves out of range.
Tsoi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tsoi lands a head kick!
Tsoi misses with a kick to the body.
Tsoi misses with a low kick.
Ng misses with a left hand
and Tsoi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsoi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ng has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tsoi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That kick from Tsoi tenderised Ng's leg. Ng is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ng fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tsoi.
Tsoi feints and as Ng raises his hands in defense, Tsoi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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.
Tsoi controlling from the top position.
Tsoi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ng is trying to keep Tsoi in close.
Tsoi wants to pass the guard but Ng is keeping the position.
Tsoi passes Ng's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tsoi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tsoi is looking to stall here but Ng recovers full guard.
Ng working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsoi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsoi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsoi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Ng had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tsoi defends it easily.
Ng looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tsoi passes into side control.
Ng tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi trying to control the position but Ng is working away.
Ng is looking for a sweep.
Tsoi staying calm.
Tsoi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ng keeps working.
Tsoi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tsoi controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ng can't do much from the bottom here.
Tsoi trying to control the position but Ng is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tsoi slows the pace down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsoi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ng, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Tsoi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ng doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsoi circles away.
Tsoi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tsoi staying out of range there.
Tsoi lands a jab to Ng's midsection.
Tsoi blocks the body kick.
Ng takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Ng misses its intended target.
Tsoi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsoi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsoi lands a body shot.
Tsoi throws a lazy body kick
and Ng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsoi slips a jab and a cross from Ng.
Tsoi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ng tries to clinch but Tsoi moves out of range.
Ng takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tsoi checks the leg kick.
Tsoi lands with a hook. Ng tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tsoi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
It looks like Tsoi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tsoi scores with a nice right hand.
Ng moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ng throws a right hand that Tsoi ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsoi also avoids with ease.
Tsoi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ng swinging wildly here.
Viktor Tsoi is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsoi lands a jab to Ng's midsection.
Ng tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tsoi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tsoi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ng's sensitive parts.
Ng misses the body punch
and Tsoi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charles Ng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsoi throws a good cross that connects.
Tsoi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ng.
Tsoi throws a low kick but Ng moves out of range easily.
Tsoi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ng's hands.
Tsoi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tsoi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ng scores with a leg kick.
Tsoi throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsoi fakes the leg kick and cracks Ng in the body.
Ng is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
No joy there for Ng, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsoi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi with a jab.
Ng scores with a one two! Tsoi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ng moves away from the strike by Tsoi.
Ng walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tsoi's corner calls for a 1-2. Tsoi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tsoi blocks a head kick by Ng.
Tsoi throws a low kick but Ng moves out of range easily.
Tsoi misses the jab.
Ng misses with a leg kick.
No luck for Tsoi with that takedown attempt.
Tsoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ng is just out of range.
Tsoi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ng can do to turn this around?
Ng fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tsoi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tsoi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ng lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ng.
Tsoi moves away from the strike by Ng.
Ng misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Ng.
A bone on bone clash there as Tsoi blocks the leg kick.
Charles Ng is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Ng finds it's target.
Tsoi is rocked!
Tsoi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Tsoi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oh Tsoi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A bone on bone clash there as Tsoi blocks the leg kick.
Tsoi seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Ng does it's job there.
Ng looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ng takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tsoi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ng escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ng takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ng scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body punch from Tsoi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsoi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ng.
Tsoi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tsoi scores with a decent looking hook.
Ng's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tsoi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ng scrambles back to his feet.
Tsoi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tsoi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ng lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tsoi's sensitive parts.
Tsoi throws a chopping leg kick but Ng manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ng.
Ng connects with an inside leg kick.
Ng misses with a two punch combination.
Ng has managed to clinch.
Ng utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ng missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsoi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsoi.
Ng blocks a body shot from Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with some punches.
Tsoi tries to throw a body punch but Ng avoids it by throwing Tsoi back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ng throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsoi.
Ng is trying to force a seperation but Tsoi has the dominant position.
Tsoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ng breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, jab by Tsoi - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Tsoi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ng looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsoi is just out of range.
Ng misses with a looping right.
Ng takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ng slips under a jab from Tsoi.
Tsoi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ng throws out the jab.
Ng throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tsoi. That's going to slow Ng down.
Ng wants to clinch up but Tsoi keeps it at a distance.
Ng lands a body shot.
Tsoi closes the distance and clinches.
Tsoi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsoi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ng pushes Tsoi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsoi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsoi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Tsoi.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tsoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsoi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ng blocking some punches.
Ng using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tsoi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Viktor Tsoi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi avoiding damage as Ng throws knees to the body.
Ng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsoi is defending well for now.
Ng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tsoi.
Tsoi blocking some punches.
Tsoi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ng throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ng takes a shot to the head.
Tsoi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ng backwards.
Tsoi managing to block the knees to the body from Ng.
Tsoi managing to block the knees to the body from Ng.
Tsoi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsoi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsoi.
Ng tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ng takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tsoi working aggressively here.
Tsoi digs a right hand underneath Ng's ribcage. Ng let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tsoi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ng has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tsoi misses with a punch to the body.
Tsoi manages to break the clinch.
Tsoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ng moves away.
Viktor Tsoi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsoi cracks Ng with a good jab.
Ng wants to clinch.
Tsoi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ng sprawls and moves away.
Ng throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsoi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tsoi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ng fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tsoi, pushing him back against the cage.
Ng missing with knees to the body.
Ng breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ng gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ng looks to land a combination. Tsoi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tsoi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tsoi thumps Ng with a low kick.
Ng darts in and clinches Tsoi up against the cage.
Ng throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsoi.
Tsoi prevents a body shot from Ng.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ng trying to land knees to the body.
Ng tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tsoi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ng tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ng working aggressively here.
Charles Ng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsoi is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Ng fails to land.
Ng tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ng has a couple of punches blocked by Tsoi.
Ng landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tsoi takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ng throws a head punch that misses.
Ng trying to land knees to the body.
Tsoi prevents Ng from breaking the clinch.
Ng with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsoi is defending well for now.
Tsoi blocks an uppercut.
Tsoi jumps guard.
Tsoi pulls Ng in close to prevent any damage.
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 Viktor Tsoi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tsoi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Tsoi!
A victorious Viktor Tsoi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bull Hurley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristian Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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237 lbs
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bull Hurley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristian Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurley thuds a left hand into Johansson's body.
Johansson works the jab nicely.
Hurley throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hurley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hurley throws a front kick that sends Johansson stumbling back into the cage.
Hurley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bull Hurley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson drops his hands momentarily and Hurley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Kristian Johansson has been cut.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hurley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Hurley's head but Hurley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot by Johansson.
Johansson connects with a solid leg kick.
Hurley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hurley thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley thuds his shin into the meat of Johansson's side.
Hurley throws the kick towards the body but Johansson avoids it.
Hurley defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Johansson misses with a looping left.
Hurley digs a good hook to Johansson's body.
Johansson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hurley.
Hurley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice body kick there by Hurley.
Johansson looks winded!
Johansson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hurley lands a big right hand that sends Johansson crashing to the mat! Hurley stays standing though and waves Johansson back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hurley misses with a body kick.
Hurley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurley manages to avoid it.
Hurley is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Hurley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurley throws a lazy body kick
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Hurley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson ducks right into an uppercut from Hurley.
Hurley looks to land a body kick but Johansson moved away.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Hurley digs a good body shot into Johansson's ribs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hurley.
Hurley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurley.
Hurley misses with a body kick.
Hurley looks to land a body kick but Johansson moved away.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurley.
Hurley lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crunch! Hurley slams his shin into Johansson's torso.
Hurley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hurley lands a leg kick that knocks Johansson off balance momentarily.
Hurley lands a slapping body shot.
Hurley throws a push kick but Johansson slaps the foot to one side.
Johansson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hurley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johansson scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Hurley has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hurley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Hurley just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johansson at a distance.
Hurley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away.
Hurley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Johansson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hurley.
Hurley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hurley is looking to wear down Johansson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurley lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson moves out of range as Hurley throws a body kick.
Hurley cracks Johansson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Johansson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hurley finish him?
Hurley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hurley throws a monster overhand right that drops Johansson! Hurley follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bull Hurley!
A relieved looking Bull Hurley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz comes to the cage accompanied by JEW FLOW. Wayne is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Back Up In Yo Ass With The Resurrection. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abraham Donowitz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
50 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lil Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Donowitz's head backwards.
Wayne 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.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Donowitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wayne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Donowitz misses with a looping right.
Abraham Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donowitz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donowitz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wayne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Wayne moves away and avoids it.
Wayne moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Donowitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donowitz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donowitz misses with a two punch combination.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Donowitz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wayne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab by Wayne.
Wayne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wayne connects with a solid leg kick.
Wayne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Donowitz misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Donowitz can pounce on him.
Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Wayne throws out a loose jab but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Wayne scores with a nice strike.
Donowitz misses with a lunging right hand
and Wayne counters with a left to the body.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wayne throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Donowitz misses
and Wayne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wayne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wayne sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donowitz throws the left hand but Wayne avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayne throws out the jab.
Donowitz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Donowitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Wayne blocks the low kick.
A left and a right from Wayne both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz throws a good cross that connects.
Donowitz slips under a jab.
Donowitz throws a front kick aimed at Wayne's knee but Wayne avoids it well.
Wayne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donowitz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Donowitz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donowitz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Wayne feints a counter leg kick.
Wayne tried to score with a low kick but Donowitz checks it.
Wayne needs to keep his hands up - Donowitz had a free shot at his head there.
Donowitz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Wayne is looking to slow Donowitz down with leg kicks.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne tries to land a body kick
and Donowitz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wayne enables Donowitz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wayne manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Donowitz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wayne is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wayne holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wayne scores with a hook to the body. Donowitz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Donowitz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Donowitz lands a jab.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Donowitz.
Wayne slips under a jab.
Wayne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wayne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donowitz.
Wayne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wayne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Donowitz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Donowitz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wayne throws a hook but Donowitz avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Donowitz, right into the meat.
Donowitz takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Donowitz moves away and avoids it.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a hook to the side of Wayne's head but Wayne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Wayne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Wayne.
Donowitz misses with a kick to the body.
Donowitz drives through with a takedown into Wayne's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wayne looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donowitz wants to pass the guard but Wayne is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
Wayne pulls Donowitz in to control the position.
Wayne is trying to keep Donowitz in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Donowitz looks for a takedown but Wayne sprawls well.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut.
Donowitz connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Donowitz looks to throw a body kick
and Wayne counters with a left to the body.
Lil Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Donowitz misses
and Donowitz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wayne tries to land a front kick but Donowitz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donowitz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donowitz throws a body kick that misses
and Wayne counters with an inside leg kick.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Donowitz misses the shot to the body.
Wayne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donowitz.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Donowitz!
Wayne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Donowitz if he has to take too many more of those.
Donowitz thuds his right hand into Wayne's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wayne scores with a shot to the body.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wayne lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Donowitz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Donowitz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A quick step to the side and Donowitz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wayne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wayne feints and then cracks Donowitz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donowitz down.
Wayne misses with a kick to the body.
Donowitz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wayne counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wayne throws a chopping leg kick but Donowitz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Donowitz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut. Wayne saw that one coming.
Donowitz defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Donowitz feints and then cracks Wayne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wayne down.
Donowitz misses the shot to the body.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Wayne avoids the punch easily.
Wayne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Donowitz misses.
It seemed like Wayne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Donowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Donowitz throws a solid leg kick but Wayne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Donowitz.
Wayne throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Wayne only half commits.
Donowitz's corner calls for a 1-2. Donowitz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wayne lands a right hook to the body.
Donowitz throws out a leg kick but Wayne moves out of range and Donowitz only half commits.
Wayne misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a poor cross that misses
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
Wayne tries a low kick but Donowitz avoids it.
Wayne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Donowitz is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Wayne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wayne throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Donowitz looks to land a combination but Wayne avoids it well.
Donowitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wayne.
Donowitz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wayne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wayne staying out of range there.
Wayne cracks a nice hook into Donowitz's ribs.
Wayne slips a straight right by Donowitz.
A jab from Donowitz does it's job there.
Abraham Donowitz is winning the standup battle so far.
Donowitz lands a really nice looking cross but Wayne seems unphased.
Wayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wayne connects with a leg kick. Donowitz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wayne checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Donowitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wayne throws a low kick, looking for Donowitz's leg but Donowitz calmly moves out of range.
Nice cross by Donowitz.
Wayne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
Donowitz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wayne blocks a low kick nicely.
Donowitz looks to land a body kick but Wayne moved away.
Donowitz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a hook but Wayne avoids it easily.
Wayne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Donowitz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wayne! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz misses with a hook. Wayne ducked under it nicely.
Donowitz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wayne.
Donowitz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wayne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.
Donowitz misses with a straight right.
Wayne only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne throws a chopping leg kick but Donowitz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A shot to the liver by Wayne. Beautiful body shot.
Wayne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wayne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Donowitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wayne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donowitz defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Wayne throws a body kick that misses.
Donowitz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wayne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donowitz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Donowitz throws a low kick, looking for Wayne's leg but Wayne calmly moves out of range.
Donowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donowitz. That's going to slow Wayne down.
Donowitz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.
A nice side step and Wayne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Donowitz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wayne. That did some damage!
Donowitz looks to land a body kick but Wayne moved away.
Donowitz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne cracks Donowitz with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz looks to land a left hand but Wayne moved out of range nicely.
Donowitz throws a leg kick which misses Wayne's front leg but catches the back leg as Wayne tries to avoid it.
Donowitz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from Wayne misses.
Wayne explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donowitz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donowitz misses with a leg kick
enabling Wayne to counter with a crisp jab.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donowitz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Donowitz lands with a straight right. Wayne didn't see that one coming.
Donowitz misses the jab.
Wayne misses with an uppercut. Donowitz saw that one coming.
Donowitz scores with a shot to the body.
Donowitz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wayne counters with a slapping leg kick.
Donowitz throws a jab when Wayne was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donowitz.
Wayne throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Wayne only half commits.
Wayne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick from Wayne misses.
Wayne is looking to land body kicks.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Wayne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wayne misses with a body kick.
Wayne slips a jab and a cross from Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Donowitz slips under a jab.
Donowitz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wayne jabs at Donowitz's body.
Donowitz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donowitz shoots in for a double leg but Wayne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wayne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donowitz moves away from the strike by Wayne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Donowitz.
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne looks for the body kick but Donowitz saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wayne.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.
Donowitz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz misses with a hook to the body
and Wayne counters with a left to the body.
Wayne throws out a powerful jab.
Wayne throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz connects with an inside leg kick.
Wayne misses with a straight left.
Donowitz moves out of range of the leg kick from Wayne.
Donowitz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Wayne.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
A big left from Wayne misses.
Wayne connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Lil Wayne just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Donowitz needs to keep his hands up - Wayne had a free shot at his head there.
Donowitz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donowitz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz shoots in looking for a takedown but Wayne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Donowitz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Donowitz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donowitz tries a low kick but Wayne avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Wayne blocks the low kick.
Wayne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Donowitz counters with a two punch combo.
Donowitz wants to land a leg kick but Wayne is out of range.
Wayne blocks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Wayne misses.
Donowitz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donowitz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wayne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Donowitz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Donowitz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wayne just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Wayne.
Donowitz lands a right hook to the body.
Wayne throws a hook but Donowitz blocks it.
Donowitz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wayne throws a leg kick which misses Donowitz's front leg but catches the back leg as Donowitz tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donowitz looks to throw the jab but Wayne is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donk. Wayne catches Donowitz right on the button with a cross.
Wayne keeps Donowitz at a distance using the push kick.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wayne moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wayne.
Donowitz lands a nice looking body shot.
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Donowitz needs to keep his hands up - Wayne had a free shot at his head there.
Wayne blocks a jab.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
A leg kick checked by Wayne.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wayne. That's going to slow Donowitz down.
Wayne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz moves out of range of the leg kick from Wayne.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donowitz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz misses with a kick to the body.
Jab from Donowitz.
Donowitz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wayne circles away.
A jab from Wayne does it's job there.
Wayne swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wayne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Donowitz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wayne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wayne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donowitz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donowitz tests Wayne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wayne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donowitz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wayne momentarily.
Donowitz with a nice cross.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Donowitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donowitz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Donowitz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Donowitz as he checks the leg kick.
Donowitz throws a low kick but Wayne avoids it.
Wayne lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Donowitz.
Donowitz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Donowitz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Donowitz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wayne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Donowitz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donowitz looks to land a right hand but Wayne moved out of range.
Donowitz looks to throw the jab but Wayne is out of range.
Donowitz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wayne.
Wayne feints a counter leg kick.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Wayne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wayne scores with a jab to the head.
Donowitz misses with a lunging right hand
and Wayne counters with a stiff right hand.
Donowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wayne fakes the leg kick and cracks Donowitz in the body.
Wayne lands a nice looking kick to the body. Donowitz takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
Wayne throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wayne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Donowitz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wayne scores with a nice head shot.
Wayne throws a body shot but no joy.
Wayne throws a jab when Donowitz was well out of range.
Donowitz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
A big right from Wayne misses.
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donowitz scores with a decent looking hook.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wayne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wayne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donowitz throws a hook but Wayne blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lil Wayne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Wayne only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Donowitz looks to throw a body kick
enabling Wayne to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donowitz moves out of range as Wayne throws a body kick.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but Wayne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Donowitz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Wayne misses.
Donowitz misses the jab.
Wayne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wayne crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Donowitz - the referee stops the clock and Wayne gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Donowitz. Wayne manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Donowitz swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donowitz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Wayne.
Wayne misses with a hook. Donowitz ducked under it nicely.
Wayne needs to keep his hands up - Donowitz had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donowitz.
Wayne wants to land a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range.
Donowitz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz scores with a leg kick.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donowitz.
Donowitz tests Wayne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Donowitz.
Donowitz is looking to land body kicks.
Wayne moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Donowitz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Donowitz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wayne was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
Wayne throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Wayne only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wayne.
Donowitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wayne throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Donowitz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wayne throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz swings for the body but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wayne throws a front kick aimed at Donowitz's knee but Donowitz avoids it well.
Wayne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab from Wayne.
Wayne avoids the body shot from Donowitz.
Wayne throws a wild body kick that Donowitz sees coming a mile off.
A lazy left from Donowitz finds it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Donowitz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Donowitz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne digs a good body shot into Donowitz's ribs.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Donowitz moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
Donowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donowitz throws out a loose jab but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz connects with the punch.
Wayne walks forward, straight into a front kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donowitz half committed to a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wayne. That's going to slow Donowitz down.
Donowitz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wayne misses with a looping left.
Donowitz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wayne's guard.
Donowitz is working Wayne over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Donowitz trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Donowitz throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
Wayne is trying to keep Donowitz in close.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Donowitz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donowitz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice jab there from Donowitz.
Wayne avoids the body shot from Donowitz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Donowitz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Donowitz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abraham Donowitz!
Abraham Donowitz retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Abraham Donowitz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evil Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigol Pandahammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pandahammer has chosen Heart - Alone as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Grigol Pandahammer was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Evil Nixon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grigol Pandahammer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pandahammer's hands.
Nixon misses with a shot to the body
and Pandahammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pandahammer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Nixon.
Nixon jabs at Pandahammer's body.
Nixon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Renegade Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Nixon misses with a looping left.
Nixon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pandahammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandahammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
It seemed like Pandahammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Nixon misses.
Pandahammer throws a chopping leg kick but Nixon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Pandahammer tries to get set, Nixon tries to push him back and clinch up but Pandahammer manages to avoid the attempt.
Pandahammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pandahammer loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
Nixon swings for the body but Pandahammer moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target.
Pandahammer is looking to land body kicks.
Nixon swings for the body but Pandahammer moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pandahammer throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nixon.
Pandahammer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nixon lands with a nice body punch.
Pandahammer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pandahammer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nixon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pandahammer scrambles back to his feet.
Nixon wants to clinch.
Nixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Nixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pandahammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pandahammer.
Nixon misses with a left hand
and Pandahammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Pandahammer with a jab.
A big left from Nixon misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandahammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pandahammer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandahammer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pandahammer lands a slapping body shot.
Pandahammer looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
Pandahammer staying out of range there.
Nixon slips a jab from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer misses the jab.
Pandahammer connects with a leg kick. Nixon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pandahammer walks into a jab.
Pandahammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nixon.
Pandahammer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Pandahammer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nixon checks it well.
Pandahammer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nixon moves in looking to clinch but Pandahammer pushes him off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nixon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Pandahammer misses its intended target.
Pandahammer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nixon lands an overhand right.
Pandahammer connects with a right hand. Nixon shakes it off.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Pandahammer.
Nixon drives through and clinches with Pandahammer against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandahammer is trying to push Nixon away but Nixon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Pandahammer avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon tries a body shot but Pandahammer blocks it.
Pandahammer lands with a short shot to the head.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Pandahammer.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Pandahammer.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pandahammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nixon moves in looking to clinch but Pandahammer pushes him off.
Nixon throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandahammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nixon misses with a looping right.
Pandahammer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pandahammer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nixon misses the jab.
Pandahammer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nixon.
Nixon misses with an uppercut. Pandahammer saw that one coming.
Pandahammer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nixon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pandahammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nixon.
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 Evil Nixon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pandahammer keeps Nixon at a distance using the push kick.
Pandahammer scores with a sloppy right hand. Nixon should have avoided that one.
Pandahammer staying out of range there.
Nixon scores with a hook to the body. Pandahammer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandahammer.
Pandahammer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pandahammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pandahammer throws an off balance right hand
and Nixon counters by clinching up.
Pandahammer breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandahammer checks a leg kick.
Nixon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pandahammer looks to land a body kick but Nixon moved away.
Nixon connects with a leg kick. Pandahammer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nixon takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandahammer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nixon.
Pandahammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pandahammer scores with a nice head shot.
Nixon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick misses from Pandahammer.
Nixon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pandahammer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nixon throws a poor cross that misses
and Pandahammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pandahammer misses with an uppercut. Nixon saw that one coming.
Nixon tries to clinch up.
Pandahammer scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pandahammer. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Pandahammer.
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
Pandahammer scores with a spinning back kick!
Nixon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon misses with a right hand
and Pandahammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Pandahammer defending well as Nixon loads up on a big left hand.
Pandahammer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandahammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pandahammer throws a lazy right hand but Nixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nixon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pandahammer. Pandahammer obviously looking to wear him down.
Nixon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pandahammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nixon moves out of range of the leg kick from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer throws out a leg kick but Nixon moves out of range and Pandahammer only half commits.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.
Nixon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the liver by Nixon. Beautiful body shot.
Nixon lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Nixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grigol Pandahammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nixon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A quick step to the side and Nixon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandahammer tests Nixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nixon.
Nixon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nixon throws a looping overhand right but Pandahammer ducks down to avoid it.
Nixon is looking to score with low kicks.
Nixon misses with a straight right.
Pandahammer scores with a hook to the body. Nixon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pandahammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pandahammer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evil Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nixon clinches up with Pandahammer and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Nixon on the inside.
It looks like Grigol Pandahammer has been cut.
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!
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pandahammer blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pandahammer.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pandahammer is trying to break free.
Pandahammer misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer lands with a light punch inside.
Pandahammer misses with a body punch.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Pandahammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandahammer misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigol Pandahammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandahammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
A good leg kick by Nixon.
Nixon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pandahammer counters with a nice body kick.
Pandahammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nixon scores with a hook to the body. Pandahammer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pandahammer loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
Nixon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pandahammer checks it well.
Nixon walks into a straight right hand from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Nixon misses.
Pandahammer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nixon.
Nixon wants to clinch
and Pandahammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon misses with a hook to the body
and Pandahammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nixon throws an overhand right that lands on Pandahammer's shoulder, as Pandahammer tries to avoid the shot.
Pandahammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Nixon.
Nixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pandahammer misses with a series of wild punches.
Pandahammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nixon.
Pandahammer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pandahammer wants to counter with a clinch but Nixon pushes him away.
Pandahammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nixon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pandahammer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pandahammer - that will leave a mark!
Nixon throws a head kick that misses.
Nixon scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pandahammer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Nixon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pandahammer is looking to land body kicks.
Pandahammer delivers a nice body kick.
Nixon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nixon throws a poor cross that misses
and Nixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pandahammer moves out of range of the leg kick from Nixon.
Nixon forces Pandahammer back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandahammer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pandahammer has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pandahammer.
Nixon is leaning against Pandahammer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pandahammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandahammer blocking some punches.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pandahammer's elbow.
Pandahammer blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pandahammer working aggressively here.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Pandahammer avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Pandahammer misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
Nixon stalling.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Evil Nixon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Pandahammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pandahammer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Pandahammer tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon takes a shot to the head.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pandahammer pushes Nixon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pandahammer lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Grigol Pandahammer just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pandahammer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandahammer.
Nixon's corner calls for a 1-2. Nixon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nixon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pandahammer throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Pandahammer blocks the low kick.
Nixon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nixon throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandahammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandahammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandahammer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nixon tests Pandahammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Nixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandahammer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nixon.
Pandahammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon stalks Pandahammer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pandahammer's face. Pandahammer staggers backwards, shaken.
Nixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pandahammer misses with a wild body shot.
Nixon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandahammer is just out of range.
Nixon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pandahammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Pandahammer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nixon misses with an uppercut
and Pandahammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Nixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer misses with a straight right.
Nixon sizes up Pandahammer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pandahammer misses the shot to the body.
Pandahammer throws a head kick that half lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Pandahammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nixon blocks the body kick.
It looked like Nixon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pandahammer.
Nixon moves into range and clinches up with Pandahammer.
Pandahammer blocking some punches.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pandahammer breaks from the clinch.
Nixon missing with a left hand there. Pandahammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pandahammer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Pandahammer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Nixon misses.
Pandahammer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nixon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nixon misses with a kick to the body.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
Nixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pandahammer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pandahammer thows a body kick. Nixon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nixon scores with a nice head shot.
Pandahammer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pandahammer misses with a body shot.
Nixon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pandahammer swings widly with a right hand
and Nixon counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Pandahammer finds it's target.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nixon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon checks a low kick from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pandahammer misses with a low kick.
As Pandahammer backs away, Nixon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pandahammer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nixon's calf.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandahammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Nixon throws a hook to the side of Pandahammer's head but Pandahammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pandahammer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pandahammer jabs Nixon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pandahammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Pandahammer does no damage.
Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Pandahammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nixon closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Grigol Pandahammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pandahammer.
It looked like Nixon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer moves away from the strike by Nixon.
Pandahammer misses with a looping left.
Nixon has closed the distance and engaged Pandahammer in a clinch.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Pandahammer.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Pandahammer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pandahammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nixon scores with a jab.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nixon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nixon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pandahammer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nixon throws a front kick aimed at Pandahammer's knee but Pandahammer avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon walks into a stiff left hand from Pandahammer.
Nixon throws a push kick but Pandahammer slaps the foot to one side.
Nixon connects with a crisp jab.
Nixon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nixon throws out a powerful jab.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nixon.
Pandahammer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pandahammer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nixon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nixon scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target.
Pandahammer throws a solid leg kick but Nixon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pandahammer.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pandahammer!
Pandahammer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pandahammer throws out a counter right but Nixon avoids it with no problem.
Nixon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer scores with a leg kick.
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pandahammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Pandahammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pandahammer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pandahammer throws a wild body kick that Nixon sees coming a mile off.
Pandahammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Nixon throws a low kick but Pandahammer avoids it.
Nixon is looking to score with low kicks.
Nixon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandahammer counters with a nice leg kick.
Nixon lands a leg kick that knocks Pandahammer off balance momentarily.
Evil Nixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nixon misses with a series of wild punches.
Nixon moves out of range as Pandahammer strikes.
Pandahammer missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer wants to counter with a clinch but Nixon pushes him away.
Nixon throws a right hand that Pandahammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Pandahammer also avoids with ease.
Nixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pandahammer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nixon throws a low kick, looking for Pandahammer's leg but Pandahammer calmly moves out of range.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pandahammer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandahammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Nixon is looking to clinch but Pandahammer is avoiding it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Pandahammer. That snapped Nixon's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandahammer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nixon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pandahammer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pandahammer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pandahammer misses with a low kick.
Pandahammer throws a push kick but Nixon slaps the foot to one side.
Pandahammer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nixon misses with a body punch
and Pandahammer moves into the clinch.
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 Evil Nixon.
I think Pandahammer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Evil Nixon retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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