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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antti Karhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Badass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karhu comes to the cage accompanied by Samuli Edelmann - Teit meistä kauniin. Badass has chosen Straight to Hell as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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144 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent 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
27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antti Karhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrone Badass!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Badass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Antti Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badass tries to score with a low kick but Karhu moves his leg out of the way.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karhu scores with a jab to the head.
Karhu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karhu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Badass is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Karhu blocks the leg kick.
Karhu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karhu avoids a kick to the body.
Karhu lands a slapping body shot.
Badass moves away from the strike by Karhu.
Karhu lands a jab to Badass's midsection.
Karhu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karhu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karhu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Badass throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Badass blocks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karhu tries to sprawl but Badass drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Karhu tries to get to full guard but Badass has control of the leg.
Badass is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Badass trying to move into half guard but instead Karhu has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karhu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Karhu pushing down on Badass's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu prevents Badass from improving his position.
Karhu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Karhu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badass controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Karhu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karhu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Badass stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Karhu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karhu.
Badass closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Karhu to the mat! Karhu manages to get full guard.
Karhu looking for a sweep. Not yet Karhu, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karhu is controlling Badass's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Badass looks to land a body kick but Karhu moved away.
Karhu misses with a body kick.
Badass throws a half hearted mid kick.
Badass shoots for a takedown but Karhu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu keeps the fight on the outside.
Badass shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Badass was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Badass is looking to take a break and control but Karhu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karhu can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karhu keeps working.
Badass throwing strikes but Karhu manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Badass's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu controls the position.
Karhu is trying to move to mount but Badass reverses beautifully and ends up in Karhu's guard.
Karhu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Badass's guard.
Karhu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Badass is keeping the position for now.
Karhu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badass has control of Karhu's left arm, preventing Karhu from doing any damage.
Badass working a defensive guard here.
Badass is adopting a defensive guard.
Badass being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Karhu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
A close second round but Tyrone Badass will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Badass closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Karhu quickly recovers to half guard.
Karhu controlling the position for now.
Badass is stalling here. Karhu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Badass seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Karhu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Karhu tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Badass will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu is looking to take a break and control but Badass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Badass wants to control but Karhu postures up.
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.
Badass is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Karhu is staying active.
Karhu controls the position.
Further stalling from Karhu.
Karhu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karhu.
Karhu closes the distance and clinches.
Karhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karhu looks to land a right hand but Badass moved out of range.
Karhu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Badass attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Badass missing with a left hand there. Karhu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karhu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick by Badass misses
and Karhu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Badass looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Karhu has managed to clinch.
Karhu cracks Badass with a nice body shot.
Karhu gets underhooks to prevent Badass's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu lands an uppercut.
Badass gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Karhu regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badass tries to free his leg and advance position but Karhu is retaining full guard.
Badass throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Badass throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Karhu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badass looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badass trying to control but Karhu is working from the bottom.
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 Antti Karhu.
I think Karhu 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Karhu!
Antti Karhu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hyryx Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauno Tynkkynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by Rattlesnake. Tynkkynen has chosen Cow herd - Fields as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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218 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hyryx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rauno Tynkkynen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tynkkynen dodges the punch combination from Dall.
Tynkkynen moves in looking to clinch but Dall pushes him off.
Dall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Dall catches Tynkkynen right on the button with a cross.
Tynkkynen with a nice cross.
It looks like Hyryx Dall has been cut.
Dall motions for Tynkkynen to come forward. Dall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall connects with a body shot that sends Tynkkynen's belly button to the back.
Dall lands a slapping body shot.
Dall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tynkkynen's calf.
Tynkkynen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dall fakes the leg kick and cracks Tynkkynen in the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tynkkynen clinches up with Dall and pushes him back against the cage.
Tynkkynen prevents Dall from breaking the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Dall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dall avoiding damage as Tynkkynen throws knees to the body.
A short left from Dall.
Dall will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tynkkynen up against the cage.
Dall lands a body shot.
Dall is pushing Tynkkynen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tynkkynen wants a takedown.
Tynkkynen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dall.
Dall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
A swing and a miss from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick and Tynkkynen moves out of range easily.
Tynkkynen tries to clinch up.
Dall is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tynkkynen clinches.
Tynkkynen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall's elbow.
Dall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tynkkynen backwards.
Dall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tynkkynen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dall throws a series of strikes that have Tynkkynen backpedaling.
Tynkkynen closes the distance but Dall moves to the side
and Dall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tynkkynen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Tynkkynen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tynkkynen pushes a forearm under Dall's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dall is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rauno Tynkkynen!
After the fight, Rauno Tynkkynen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feodor Shemelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shemelianenko's entrance music is 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) . A fine choice. Cross has chosen It's about the (Magnus) Cross as his entrance music. Feodor Shemelianenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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214 lbs
23 - 11 - 1 |
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287 lbs
29 - 18 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Feodor Shemelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magnus Cross!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shemelianenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cross momentarily.
Cross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Feodor Shemelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shemelianenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.
Cross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shemelianenko.
Cross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shemelianenko misses with a right hand
and Cross counters with a left to the body.
Shemelianenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Cross counters with a three punch combo that has Shemelianenko backing up. Shemelianenko nods at Cross to acknowledge the strikes.
Shemelianenko punishes Cross's body with a nice straight punch.
Shemelianenko lands the left hand.
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Cross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shemelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cross throws out a counter right but Shemelianenko avoids it with no problem.
Cross checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cross! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shemelianenko. Cross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shemelianenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Cross counters with a straight right hand.
Shemelianenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Shemelianenko throws a body punch but Cross moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Cross misses.
Shemelianenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cross's calf.
Shemelianenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Shemelianenko misses.
Shemelianenko scores with a leg kick.
Shemelianenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Cross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cross on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shemelianenko scores with a hook to the body. Cross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shemelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cross! But no joy.
Shemelianenko motions for Cross to come forward. Shemelianenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Cross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shemelianenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cross throws out a counter right but Shemelianenko avoids it with no problem.
Shemelianenko darts in and clinches Cross up against the cage.
Cross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shemelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shemelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shemelianenko is leaning against Cross and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cross has clasped his hands together around Shemelianenko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cross throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shemelianenko works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cross is taking a breather. Shemelianenko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross wants to stand but Shemelianenko has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Shemelianenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cross slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Cross has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shemelianenko connects with a leg kick. Cross looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Cross 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.
Shemelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cross is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shemelianenko with a body shot.
Shemelianenko throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feodor Shemelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Feodor Shemelianenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shemelianenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cross counters with a straight right hand.
Shemelianenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Cross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shemelianenko.
That kick from Shemelianenko tenderised Cross's leg. Cross is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cross slips a straight right by Shemelianenko.
Despite the aggression on Cross's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shemelianenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shemelianenko misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Cross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shemelianenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cross is out of range and Shemelianenko settles back down.
Cross slips under a jab from Shemelianenko.
Cross is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shemelianenko with a body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shemelianenko here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Cross has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cross moves away from the strike by Shemelianenko.
Cross doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shemelianenko throws a hook but Cross avoids it easily.
As Shemelianenko backs off Cross throws a huge counter combo but Shemelianenko manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross moves out of range as Shemelianenko strikes.
Cross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cross's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Shemelianenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cross under the eye.
Cross's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick.
Shemelianenko takes a swing at Cross's ribcage but misses.
Shemelianenko misses with a looping left.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Cross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cross avoids the body shot from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko wants to land a leg kick but Cross is out of range.
Shemelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cross! But no joy.
Shemelianenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cross counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shemelianenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cross! But no joy.
Shemelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cross can do to turn this around?
Shemelianenko misses with an uppercut
and Shemelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cross 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.
Cross is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick but Cross sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cross! But no joy.
Feodor Shemelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Shemelianenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shemelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Cross releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Shemelianenko backs off Cross throws a huge counter combo but Shemelianenko manages to avoid it all.
Shemelianenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shemelianenko throws a big shot that misses.
Shemelianenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Cross blocks the low kick.
Cross looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cross momentarily.
Cross takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shemelianenko misses the jab.
Cross is looking for the big counter here.
Shemelianenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cross is out of range.
Shemelianenko throws a body punch but Cross moves out of range.
Cross unleashes a big counter combination but Shemelianenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice shot by Shemelianenko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick but Cross sees it coming and moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Cross misses.
Shemelianenko wants to slow Cross down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Cross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cross looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A clash of legs there as Cross blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shemelianenko misses with a hook. Cross ducked under it nicely.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch but Cross moves out of range.
Cross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cross ducks right into an uppercut from Shemelianenko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shemelianenko. Cross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cross is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick which misses Cross's front leg but catches the back leg as Cross 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!
Cross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Cross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shemelianenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shemelianenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shemelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Cross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shemelianenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feodor Shemelianenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Feodor Shemelianenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jab, jab by Shemelianenko - just one landing.
Cross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shemelianenko.
Cross blocks a head kick by Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick.
Shemelianenko misses with a shot to the body
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shemelianenko scores with the left hand. Cross knows he should have avoided that one.
Cross checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Cross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cross circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cross! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko connects with a high kick.
Shemelianenko tries to land a leg kick but Cross saw it coming and moves away.
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick.
Cross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shemelianenko tries to bum rush Cross with a series of wild strikes but Cross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cross let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemelianenko swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Cross to counter with a crisp jab.
Shemelianenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cross checks a leg kick.
Cross looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shemelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cross slips under a jab from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko misses with a right hand
and Shemelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shemelianenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shemelianenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cross ducks under a wild hook from Shemelianenko.
As Shemelianenko backs off Cross throws a huge counter combo but Shemelianenko manages to avoid it all.
Shemelianenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shemelianenko. That's going to slow Cross down.
Cross defending well as Shemelianenko loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Shemelianenko misses
and Cross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shemelianenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Cross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - Shemelianenko coming out on top.
Shemelianenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cross counters with a series of strikes. Shemelianenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Cross moves away and avoids it.
Cross throws out a counter right but Shemelianenko avoids it with no problem.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Shemelianenko with a jab.
Shemelianenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shemelianenko.
Cross appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko misses with a kick to the body.
Shemelianenko lands with a good body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Shemelianenko as he connects with a hook.
Shemelianenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shemelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Cross ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Cross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shemelianenko scores with a nice head shot.
Shemelianenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Cross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shemelianenko throws a body punch but Cross moves out of range.
Cross looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Feodor Shemelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shemelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cross appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cross gets tackled into the cage by Shemelianenko. Shemelianenko maintains the clinch.
Magnus Cross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shemelianenko misses with a hook
enabling Cross to counter with a crisp jab.
Shemelianenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cross is out of range and Shemelianenko settles back down.
Shemelianenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shemelianenko.
Despite the aggression on Cross's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shemelianenko throws a solid leg kick but Cross takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shemelianenko.
A jab from Shemelianenko misses.
Cross checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A countering left hand to the body from Cross misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feodor Shemelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shemelianenko, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feodor Shemelianenko!
Feodor Shemelianenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrence Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vicente Lafayette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thornton comes into the arena with Pusha T - Exodus 23:1 blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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178 lbs
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175 lbs
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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
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terrence Thornton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vicente Lafayette!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafayette throws a chopping leg kick but Thornton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thornton fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lafayette just manages to avoid it.
Lafayette looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lafayette misses with a body kick.
Thornton avoids a kick to the body.
Thornton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lafayette counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thornton lunges at Lafayette with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lafayette's hand.
Thornton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lafayette lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thornton takes a step back to recover.
Thornton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lafayette.
Thornton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thornton misses with an uppercut
and Lafayette counters with a good low kick that Thornton was not able to check.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thornton, as that shot connected.
Lafayette throws a leg kick
and Thornton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lafayette's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thornton defends well.
Thornton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton is in close to Lafayette's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thornton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lafayette has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thornton has managed to get both his arms back between Lafayette's legs - danger averted.
Thornton content to stall in guard here.
Thornton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thornton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thornton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thornton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lafayette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lafayette throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette trying to control the position here.
Lafayette looking for a guillotine here but Thornton defends easily.
Thornton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lafayette is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thornton trying to control the position from guard on top but Lafayette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lafayette is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thornton defends well.
Thornton 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Thornton from controlling successfully.
Thornton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thornton wants to control from the top but Lafayette keeps moving.
Thornton works over Lafayette with some ground and pound from guard.
Lafayette is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lafayette is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lafayette looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thornton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thornton trying to control but Lafayette is working from the bottom.
Lafayette is looking for a triangle here but Thornton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton landing a few strikes.
Thornton gets to mount! Lafayette was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Thornton unloading with bombs!
Thornton trying to control but Lafayette is having none of it.
Lafayette is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Thornton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Thornton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thornton throws a jab but it's blocked by Lafayette.
Lafayette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thornton.
Thornton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lafayette.
Lafayette lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thornton misses with a kick to the body.
Lafayette lands a front kick.
Lafayette swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thornton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thornton scores with a jab. Lafayette acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lafayette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Lafayette lands a head shot.
Thornton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lafayette.
Thornton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lafayette can pounce on him.
Lafayette moves out of range of the body kick from Thornton.
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!
Thornton moves out of range of the body kick.
Thornton just misses with a punch to the body.
Lafayette misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thornton doesn't manage to clinch there - Lafayette circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafayette throws a leg kick but Thornton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lafayette walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thornton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thornton looks to land a combination but Lafayette avoids it well.
Thornton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lafayette.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lafayette. That's going to slow Thornton down.
Thornton throws a looping overhand right but Lafayette ducks down to avoid it.
Thornton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lafayette lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thornton will feel that in the morning.
Lafayette throws a body kick that misses.
Lafayette feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thornton's calf.
Lafayette throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thornton throws a front kick that sends Lafayette stumbling back into the cage.
Lafayette throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lafayette was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
Thornton tries to land a body kick
and Lafayette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thornton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafayette misses with a left hand
and Thornton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lafayette throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lafayette's corner calls for a 1-2. Lafayette obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lafayette thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thornton if he has to take too many more of those.
Thornton blocks a leg kick.
Thornton has a takedown stuffed.
Vicente Lafayette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lafayette throws out a loose jab but Thornton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thornton misses with a straight right.
Lafayette is looking to land body kicks.
Lafayette paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thornton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Terrence Thornton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thornton controls the position.
Lafayette wants to control but Thornton postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton trying to control the position but Lafayette is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Thornton.
Thornton is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lafayette is trying to escape and Thornton transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lafayette is forced to tap! Nice work there by Thornton! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terrence Thornton!
Terrence Thornton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phol Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozef Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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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
37 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phol Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jozef Beast!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt punishes Beast's body with a nice straight punch.
Hunt delivers a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Beast there.
Beast tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Hunt's head coaches at Holding Cell that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hunt!
Beast misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Beast throws a body shot but no joy.
Beast avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Beast moved away.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
Beast only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Beast slips the punch.
Beast fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beast fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beast throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt is looking for a counter combo.
Beast throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Beast lands a slapping body shot.
We've been informed that Beast has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Beast's leg but Beast calmly moves out of range.
Hunt lands a head shot.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beast wants to slow Hunt down by chopping away at his legs.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Beast throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beast.
Hunt 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.
It looks like Jozef Beast has been cut.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Beast looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt scores with a nice head shot.
A good leg kick by Hunt.
Beast misses with a body shot.
Beast looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Beast lands a body shot.
Beast checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beast misses with a kick to the body.
Beast takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt backing away here, and Beast unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Beast misses with a looping left.
Hunt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beast throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beast throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast lands a nice shot that snaps Hunt's head back.
Hunt rushes Beast and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Beast.
Knees to the body from Hunt.
Hunt gets through Beast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beast looking to throw knees to the head but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Hunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beast.
Beast misses with a knee strike.
Hunt managing to block the knees to the body from Beast.
Hunt takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beast creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beast tries to land a knee to the head but Hunt blocks with his arms.
Hunt tries to work over Beast's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Hunt.
Hunt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Beast escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a head kick but Beast moves out of range.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beast tries to work over Hunt's front leg with a kick but Hunt checks it.
The crowd cheers as Beast lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunt doesn't seem phased though.
Beast misses with a straight left.
Beast pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunt is out of range and Beast settles back down.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beast follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Beast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beast avoids a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Beast - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beast slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beast.
The fighters circling - Beast throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt throws the left hand but Beast avoids the punch easily.
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 Phol Hunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jozef Beast's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Beast circles away.
Beast throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Beast takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Beast loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Good work by Hunt as he checks the leg kick.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Beast counters with a thumping low kick.
Beast throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Beast's head back.
That kick from Beast tenderised Hunt's leg. Hunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beast tries to work over Hunt's front leg with a kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Beast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses with a hook to the body
and Beast counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
Beast chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Jozef Beast seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt rushes Beast and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beast pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beast avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Beast scores with a nice strike.
Jab by Hunt.
Hunt forces Beast back against the cage and clinches.
Beast with a knee to the head.
Beast breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beast staying out of range there.
Beast takes one to the side of the head.
Hunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beast moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Beast blocks the body kick.
Beast follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Beast misses with an uppercut
and Hunt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beast thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beast moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunt rushes Beast and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Beast trying to land knees to the body.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by Beast.
Phol Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Beast.
Beast swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beast tries to circle away but Hunt has him pinned against the cage.
Beast trying to land knees to the body.
Beast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beast misses with a knee strike.
Beast misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunt.
Beast is looking to control Hunt's arms but Hunt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Beast has his back to the cage.
Beast escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beast with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunt there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Beast lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beast pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunt is out of range and Beast settles back down.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beast! But no joy.
Beast goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Beast looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Hunt lunges at Beast with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beast's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beast missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Beast looks to move away, Hunt throws a big counter combo but Beast just gets out of the way.
Hunt jabs Beast to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Beast.
Beast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Beast finds it's target.
Beast forces Hunt back against the cage and clinches.
Hunt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Beast.
Hunt is trying to maintain a safe position but Beast gets an underhook and turns Hunt into the cage.
Beast is trying to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling him.
Hunt stalling against the cage.
Beast is trying to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Beast.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beast tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunt avoids the damage to the body.
Beast landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jozef Beast will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jozef Beast's cut.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Beast takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beast.
Hunt walks into a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beast 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 Hunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hunt walks into a left hand.
Beast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Hunt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hunt cracks Beast with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good work by Hunt as he checks the leg kick.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt 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 Beast has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beast and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Beast misses.
Hunt dips to his left and cracks Beast with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hunt pushes Beast away with a front kick.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
Hunt cracks the inside of Beast's front leg.
Beast misses with a looping left.
Beast chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Hunt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Beast counters with a stiff right hand.
Beast misses with an uppercut.
Hunt clinches up with Beast and pushes him back against the cage.
Beast working hard to break the clinch.
Hunt managing to block the knees to the body from Beast.
Hunt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Beast up against the cage.
Beast tries to circle away but Hunt has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Beast has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hunt.
Beast tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beast with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beast.
Beast breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beast moves out of range of the body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Beast throws a big shot that misses.
Beast attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Beast's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beast has time to react.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Beast looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with the combination.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Beast counters with a nice leg kick.
Beast throws a body kick that misses
and Hunt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Beast's knee momentarily.
Hunt clinches.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beast tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beast's face.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt avoiding damage as Beast throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Beast obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hunt's face.
Beast tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
Beast landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hunt is stalling here.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beast tries to land a knee to the head but Hunt blocks with his arms.
Beast manages to break the clinch.
Hunt pushes Beast away with a front kick.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Beast moved away.
The crowd cheers as Beast lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunt doesn't seem phased though.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phol Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunt 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Phol Hunt!
A pretty intense looking Phol Hunt took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Jozef Beast stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come back stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vyrkyx Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taiki Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by The Worm. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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149 lbs
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156 lbs
29 - 14 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vyrkyx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taiki Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dall trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aoki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dall wants to improve his position but instead Aoki has moved into half guard.
Dall wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Dall won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aoki is stalling here. Dall is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Aoki seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dall has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Aoki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall gets to mount! Aoki was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dall prevents Aoki from getting the reversal.
Dall wants to control the pace but Aoki is squirming around nicely.
Dall seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Aoki is holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Aoki turns into him and now he's in Dall's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Dall is looking to sweep but instead, Aoki has passed into half guard.
Aoki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall moves into full guard.
Aoki throwing strikes from guard but Dall blocks nicely.
Aoki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aoki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aoki 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 four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki stands and throws Dall's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dall tries to buck Aoki off but Aoki is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aoki connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taiki Aoki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki throws a leg kick
and Dall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoki defends well.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aoki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Dall's legs - danger averted.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Dall has momentary wrist control but Aoki slips an elbow through the middle.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dall dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall postures up.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dall is fighting to break Aoki's control of his arms but Aoki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt - Dall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dall cracks the inside of Aoki's front leg.
Dall throws the kick towards the body but Aoki avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall slips a straight right by Aoki.
Dall tries to counter with a takedown but Aoki is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot lands for Dall.
Aoki throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Aoki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dall finds it's way round the side to connect with Aoki's head.
Aoki checks a low kick from Dall.
Dall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki moves out of range of the leg kick from Dall.
Aoki feints the counter takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Dall.
Dall delivers a nice body kick.
Aoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
It looked like Dall was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall tried to score with a low kick but Aoki checks it.
Aoki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Dall misses.
And Aoki tries to counter it with a takedown but Dall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aoki's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyrkyx Dall dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dall connects with a nice looking jab.
Aoki takes one to the side of the head.
Dall throws a lazy body kick
and Aoki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aoki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dall keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Aoki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dall's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
Taiki Aoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aoki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Dall is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
Dall is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Aoki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dall gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall trying to hold on to Aoki's head to control him but Aoki postures up.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dall wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Aoki is working Dall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aoki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dall is keeping the position for now.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Aoki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dall haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Dall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dall chips away with some ground and pound.
Dall wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki wants to improve his position but instead Dall has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aoki is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taiki Aoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aoki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taiki Aoki!
Taiki Aoki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Augie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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33
275 lbs
26 - 15 - 0 |
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276 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Augie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Augie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Augie.
Augie misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Augie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Check out the look on Augie's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augie swings around for an armbar but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Augie's guard.
Augie wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Augie is defending well.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augie trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Augie is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Augie is defending well.
Hunt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Augie is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
Augie regains half guard.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Augie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Augie wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Augie defends it.
Augie is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Augie defends it.
Hunt trying to control from Augie's half guard. Augie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Augie keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Augie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Augie trying to control the position here.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Augie is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Augie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hunt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Augie walks into a jab.
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Hunt moves forwards but Augie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Augie misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunt misses the target.
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
It looks like DJ Augie has been cut.
Hunt misses with a double jab.
And Augie tries to counter it with a takedown but Hunt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Augie ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A low kick from Hunt is predictable there
and Augie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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 Matt Hunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DJ Augie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hunt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Augies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Augie.
Hunt motions for Augie to come forward. Hunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Augie misses with an uppercut
and Hunt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Augie misses the jab.
Augie shoots and misses
and Hunt counters with a solid body kick.
Augie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Augie throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunt.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Augie can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augie throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Augie slips the punch.
Augie works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augie ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Augie.
Augie moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Matt Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Augie shoots in and bounces Hunt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hunt seems keen to control Augie's posture.
Augie throws an elbow that misses. Hunt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Augie's guard. Nice move by Hunt!
Hunt wanted to stand there but Augie had control of the position.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hunt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Augie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Augie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augie working a defensive guard here.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Augie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hunt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Augie trying to control the position.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.
Augie won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Augie is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt slows the pace down in half guard.
Augie is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunt wants to stand up but Augie has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Augie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hunt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DJ Augie's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Augie throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Augie ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Augie feints the counter takedown.
Hunt is looking to chop away at Augie's legs.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Augie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Augie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Hunt blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augie connects with a crisp jab.
Augie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Augie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Augie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Augie fails with the takedown
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunt has time to react.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Augie.
Augie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Augie missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Augie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Augie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Augie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Augie misses with a hook
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Augie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
That has opened up DJ Augie's cut even more.
Augie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matt Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matt Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Augie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Augie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt scores with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Augie.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Augie with the counter takedown but Hunt avoids it easily.
Augie fails with the takedown
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Augie slips under a jab from Hunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Augie is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Hunt.
Hunt misses the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Hunt as Augie shoots in.
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunt slips under a jab from Augie.
Hunt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Augie misses with a right hand
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt punishes Augie's body with a nice straight punch.
Hunt moves out of range as Augie strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunt misses the target.
A big right from Augie misses.
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Augie misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augie tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Augie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Augie misses with a hook
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matt Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Augie has time to react.
Augie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Augie has his takedown stuffed
and Hunt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Augie with a poor takedown
and Hunt counters with a head kick.
Augie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.
DJ Augie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Augie misses with a lunging right hand
and Augie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hunt, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Hunt!
Matt Hunt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Euphegen Doubdtfire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins comes to the cage accompanied by Manny Pacquiao - Lalaban Ako . Doubdtfire has chosen I'd Rather Go Blind as his entrance music. 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
35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinny Hopkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Euphegen Doubdtfire!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Doubdtfire counters with a solid body kick.
Doubdtfire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hopkins has time to react.
Hopkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Doubdtfire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Doubdtfire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins lands a nice shot that snaps Doubdtfire's head back.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doubdtfire manages to avoid it.
Hopkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Doubdtfire makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hopkins really felt that one!
Hopkins forces Doubdtfire back against the cage and clinches.
Doubdtfire misses with a punch on the inside.
Doubdtfire cracks Hopkins with a nice body shot.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Doubdtfire scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Doubdtfire.
Hopkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Doubdtfire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Doubdtfire.
Hopkins slowing the pace effectively.
Doubdtfire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopkins or not.
Doubdtfire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Doubdtfire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Doubdtfire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doubdtfire.
Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Doubdtfire misses.
Doubdtfire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick, looking for Hopkins's leg but Hopkins calmly moves out of range.
Doubdtfire tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Doubdtfire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hopkins rushes Doubdtfire and presses him up against the cage.
Doubdtfire tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doubdtfire blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doubdtfire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow.
Doubdtfire lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
A shot in the inside from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire misses with the head strike.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins is trying to break free.
Doubdtfire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doubdtfire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Doubdtfire takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Hopkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hopkins.
Doubdtfire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doubdtfire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doubdtfire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doubdtfire backwards.
Hopkins lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins lands a shot to the body.
Doubdtfire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Doubdtfire lands with a light punch inside.
Doubdtfire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Doubdtfire lands a body punch.
Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doubdtfire.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Doubdtfire has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doubdtfire backwards.
Doubdtfire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doubdtfire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doubdtfire tried to score with a low kick but Hopkins checks it.
Doubdtfire throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
Doubdtfire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Doubdtfire moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Doubdtfire saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Doubdtfire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Doubdtfire swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Doubdtfire misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doubdtfire.
Hopkins rushes Doubdtfire and presses him up against the cage.
Hopkins lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Doubdtfire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doubdtfire swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doubdtfire digs a right hand into Hopkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hopkins's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins is looking to control Doubdtfire's arms but Doubdtfire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hopkins has his back to the cage.
A body shot lands from Doubdtfire.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doubdtfire.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doubdtfire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Euphegen Doubdtfire will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Doubdtfire.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Doubdtfire is just out of range.
Doubdtfire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doubdtfire throws a wild body kick that Hopkins sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hopkins cracks Doubdtfire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hopkins moves out of range as Doubdtfire strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
Euphegen Doubdtfire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doubdtfire connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
Doubdtfire slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Doubdtfire dodges the punch combination from Hopkins.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Hopkins.
Doubdtfire jabs at Hopkins's body.
Doubdtfire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doubdtfire misses with a low kick.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doubdtfire lands a nice shot to the body.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubdtfire scores with a leg kick.
Doubdtfire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Doubdtfire avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Doubdtfire. Hopkins shrugs it off though.
Doubdtfire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hopkins in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Doubdtfire does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Doubdtfire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins misses with a left hand
and Doubdtfire counters with a thumping low kick.
Hopkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doubdtfire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Doubdtfire misses its intended target.
Doubdtfire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doubdtfire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Doubdtfire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Doubdtfire.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Doubdtfire tries to work over Hopkins's front leg with a kick but Hopkins checks it.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire checks it.
Doubdtfire looks for a takedown but Hopkins sprawls 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!
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Doubdtfire's shoulder, as Doubdtfire tries to avoid the shot.
Vinny Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire stuns Hopkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Hopkins as Doubdtfire shoots in.
Hopkins is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab from Doubdtfire does it's job there.
Doubdtfire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doubdtfire thinks about the counter body kick.
Doubdtfire connects with an inside leg kick.
Doubdtfire misses with a shot to the body
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Doubdtfire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Doubdtfire counters with a head kick.
Doubdtfire 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.
Hopkins checks the leg kick.
Doubdtfire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins with a jab.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Doubdtfire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doubdtfire.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doubdtfire circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Doubdtfire misses.
Doubdtfire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Doubdtfire's shoulder, as Doubdtfire tries to avoid the shot.
Doubdtfire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Doubdtfire looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Doubdtfire finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopkins's head.
Doubdtfire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doubdtfire moves away.
Hopkins avoids a kick to the body.
Hopkins tests Doubdtfire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doubdtfire moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Doubdtfire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hopkins defends it nicely.
Vinny Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Euphegen Doubdtfire.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doubdtfire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doubdtfire manages to avoid it.
Doubdtfire keeps the fight on the outside.
Hopkins swings for the body but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
It looked like Hopkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doubdtfire.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Doubdtfire is just out of range.
Doubdtfire throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick but Hopkins checks it.
Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doubdtfire.
Good shot there by Doubdtfire.
Hopkins moves out of range as Doubdtfire strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Doubdtfire checks a leg kick.
Hopkins dips to his left and cracks Doubdtfire with an uppercut!
Doubdtfire throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Doubdtfire connects with an inside leg kick.
Doubdtfire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins lands a right hook to the body.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doubdtfire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopkins. Hopkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Doubdtfire fakes the leg kick and cracks Hopkins in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Euphegen Doubdtfire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doubdtfire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Doubdtfire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Doubdtfire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice jab there from Hopkins.
Doubdtfire swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins 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.
Hopkins takes a swing at Doubdtfire's ribcage but misses.
Doubdtfire tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Hopkins.
Doubdtfire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Doubdtfire ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Doubdtfire lands.
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!
Hopkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Doubdtfire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Doubdtfire misses its intended target.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Hopkins checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Doubdtfire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Doubdtfire misses with a hook
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins moves into the clinch.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Doubdtfire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Euphegen Doubdtfire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Doubdtfire manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doubdtfire.
Hopkins swings for the body but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
Doubdtfire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hopkins's head backwards.
Doubdtfire cracks Hopkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire with a jab.
Doubdtfire throws a series of punches but Hopkins avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doubdtfire throws out the jab.
Hopkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Doubdtfire circles away.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doubdtfire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Doubdtfire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Doubdtfire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Doubdtfire throws a front kick that sends Hopkins stumbling back into the cage.
Doubdtfire keeps the fight on the outside.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins is looking to clinch but Doubdtfire is avoiding it.
Doubdtfire tries to score with a low kick but Hopkins moves his leg out of the way.
Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doubdtfire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Doubdtfire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick but Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Doubdtfire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doubdtfire thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Doubdtfire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the head.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Hopkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Doubdtfire manages to avoid it.
Doubdtfire scores with a hook to the body. Hopkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Doubdtfire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doubdtfire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doubdtfire misses with a body kick.
Hopkins tries to counter by clinching up but Doubdtfire breaks away and moves out of range.
Doubdtfire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
Doubdtfire misses with a looping left.
Hopkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hopkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hopkins blocks the body kick.
Doubdtfire looks to land a body kick but Hopkins moved away.
Doubdtfire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doubdtfire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doubdtfire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Doubdtfire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Doubdtfire cracks Hopkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hopkins.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
Doubdtfire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire looks to land a body kick but Hopkins moved away.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Doubdtfire.
Hopkins lands a head shot.
Doubdtfire misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Doubdtfire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Doubdtfire walks into a stiff left hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doubdtfire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Doubdtfire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hopkins defending well as Doubdtfire loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Doubdtfire.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Doubdtfire ducks down to avoid it.
Doubdtfire walks into a stiff left hand from Hopkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Euphegen Doubdtfire really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hopkins.
Hopkins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins lands a right hook to the body.
Hopkins rushes Doubdtfire and presses him up against the cage.
Doubdtfire manages to break the clinch.
Doubdtfire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Doubdtfire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Doubdtfire scores with a nice body kick.
Doubdtfire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hopkins 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 Doubdtfire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Doubdtfire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Doubdtfire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hopkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doubdtfire blocks a jab.
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doubdtfire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab by Doubdtfire.
Hopkins tries to work over Doubdtfire's front leg with a kick but Doubdtfire checks it.
Doubdtfire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doubdtfire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Doubdtfire.
Hopkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hopkins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire throws a body kick that misses.
Doubdtfire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Doubdtfire connects with a jab.
Hopkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Doubdtfire misses the jab.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Doubdtfire counters with a low kick, right behind Hopkins 's knee.
Doubdtfire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Doubdtfire saw it coming and moves away.
Doubdtfire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Doubdtfire works Hopkins's body with a nice hook.
Doubdtfire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Hopkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hopkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins lands a jab to Doubdtfire's midsection.
Doubdtfire drops his hands momentarily and Hopkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Doubdtfire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Doubdtfire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Doubdtfire.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Doubdtfire misses with a looping right.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Doubdtfire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Doubdtfire is just out of range.
Doubdtfire lands a nice hook to Hopkins's body. Hopkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hopkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Doubdtfire cracks Hopkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hopkins.
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but Doubdtfire checks it.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doubdtfire misses with a leg kick.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hopkins.
Doubdtfire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Doubdtfire swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Doubdtfire.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Doubdtfire's head but Doubdtfire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doubdtfire misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Doubdtfire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doubdtfire misses with a body kick.
Hopkins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Doubdtfire manages to circle out of the way.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Doubdtfire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Doubdtfire fakes the leg kick and cracks Hopkins in the body.
Doubdtfire just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Hopkins coming out on top.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doubdtfire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hopkins is looking to clinch but Doubdtfire is avoiding it.
Doubdtfire slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Doubdtfire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Doubdtfire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Doubdtfire is leaning against Hopkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Doubdtfire avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Doubdtfire swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Doubdtfire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Doubdtfire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow.
Doubdtfire struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Doubdtfire lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Doubdtfire fails to land.
Hopkins trying to control the position but instead, Doubdtfire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hopkins into the cage.
Doubdtfire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Hopkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Doubdtfire has double underhooks.
Doubdtfire throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Euphegen Doubdtfire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doubdtfire looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doubdtfire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Doubdtfire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a straight right. Doubdtfire didn't see that one coming.
Hopkins swings for the body but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
Doubdtfire misses with a straight left.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Doubdtfire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopkins throws a leg kick which misses Doubdtfire's front leg but catches the back leg as Doubdtfire tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick that misses.
Doubdtfire slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doubdtfire swings widly with a right hand
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Doubdtfire tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Hopkins does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubdtfire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doubdtfire moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Doubdtfire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Doubdtfire uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Doubdtfire misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Doubdtfire blocks the low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doubdtfire. That's going to slow Hopkins down.
Nice uppercut lands for Doubdtfire. That snapped Hopkins's head back.
Doubdtfire throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doubdtfire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doubdtfire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hopkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doubdtfire swinging wildly here.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Vinny Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Euphegen Doubdtfire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doubdtfire lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doubdtfire misses with a wild body shot.
Doubdtfire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Doubdtfire looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Doubdtfire ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doubdtfire. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Doubdtfire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Doubdtfire slips the punch.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins lands with an overhand left.
Hopkins defending well as Doubdtfire loads up on a big left hand.
Doubdtfire misses with a body kick.
Hopkins checks the leg kick.
Doubdtfire throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Doubdtfire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopkins.
Doubdtfire misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Doubdtfire.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doubdtfire was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Doubdtfire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Doubdtfire counters with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doubdtfire.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire tries to score with a low kick but Hopkins moves his leg out of the way.
Doubdtfire throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doubdtfire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hopkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Doubdtfire blocks a low kick nicely.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire lands a body shot.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Doubdtfire moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Hopkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Doubdtfire connects with an inside leg kick.
Doubdtfire loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
As Doubdtfire backs away, Hopkins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Doubdtfire scores with a spinning back kick!
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Doubdtfire lands with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Doubdtfire.
Hopkins works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Doubdtfire misses its intended target.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doubdtfire moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Doubdtfire.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doubdtfire. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Doubdtfire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Doubdtfire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Euphegen Doubdtfire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Doubdtfire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Euphegen Doubdtfire!
Euphegen Doubdtfire is the new featherweight champion!
Euphegen Doubdtfire took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm going for that top 5 p4p, watch me.'.
Vinny Hopkins was interviewed post fight and said 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cornelius Carr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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207 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cornelius Carr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Beast!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast misses with the body kick
and Carr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beast throws an overhand right that lands on Carr's shoulder, as Carr tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Beast blocks the low kick.
Carr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beast.
Carr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beast throws a poor cross that misses
and Carr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beast thinking.
Carr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beast moves away.
Beast throws a low kick but Carr avoids it.
Cornelius Carr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast looks to land a right hand but Carr moved out of range.
Carr wants to slow Beast down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Beast misses.
Carr misses with a right hand
and Beast counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast is looking to land body kicks.
Carr is looking to counter with a body kick.
Carr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carr blocks the body kick.
Beast misses with a straight left.
Beast misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Carr avoids a kick to the body.
Beast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carr looks to throw a body kick
and Beast connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beast throws a low kick but Carr avoids it.
Carr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Carr misses with a straight right.
Carr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beast on the side of the head.
Carr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carr staying out of range there.
Beast bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beast now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Carr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Carr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carr needs to keep his hands up - Beast had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beast attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Carr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beast misses with a two punch combination.
Beast throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carr.
Beast throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Beast misses.
Carr misses with a left hand
and Beast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beast throws a jab when Carr was well out of range.
Beast cracks Carr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carr looks to land a right hand but Beast moved out of range.
Beast connects with a right hand. Carr shakes it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beast.
Carr misses the shot to the body.
Carr closes the distance and clinches.
Carr misses with some punches.
Carr misses with some punches.
Carr misses with a knee strike.
Beast on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Carr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carr lands a nice uppercut.
Carr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beast lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carr backwards.
Carr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beast prevents a body shot from Carr.
Carr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carr misses with a punch to the body.
Carr lands a body punch.
Carr misses with a punch on the inside.
Carr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carr tries to land knees in the clinch but Beast avoids the damage to the body.
Carr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carr lands a shoulder strike.
Carr scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carr tries a body shot but Beast blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Beast fails to land.
Beast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Beast fails to land.
Beast doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Carr.
Carr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beast's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beast throws a punch but it's blocked by Carr.
Beast lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carr.
A head punch on the inside from Beast fails to land.
Beast makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carr.
Carr struggles to land a body shot inside as Beast controls his hands.
Beast lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Carr as the two fighters clinch.
Carr blocking some punches.
Carr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Carr fails to land.
Carr misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Cornelius Carr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carr throws a body punch but Beast moves out of range.
Carr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carr throws a lazy uppercut
and Beast makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Carr lands a nice shot to the body.
Carr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beast throws the left hand but Carr avoids the punch easily.
Beast scores with a decent looking hook.
Carr darts in and clinches Beast up against the cage.
Carr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carr misses with some punches.
Carr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast tries to throw a body punch but Carr avoids it by throwing Beast back against the cage.
Beast manages to break the clinch.
Carr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beast connects with an inside leg kick.
Carr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carr connects with a right hand. Beast shakes it off.
Carr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carr moves out of range as Beast strikes.
Carr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Carr.
Carr working aggressively here.
Carr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carr blocking some punches.
Carr throws a head punch that misses.
Carr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beast breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beast takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carr avoids a kick to the body.
Carr throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beast throws out the jab.
Carr throws a leg kick but Beast moved away.
Carr moves into the clinch successfully.
Beast blocking some punches.
Beast lands a body punch.
Beast takes a shot to the head.
Beast prevents a body shot from Carr.
Carr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beast doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carr misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carr.
Carr misses with a punch to the body.
Carr lands a nice shot to the body.
Beast lands a hook that snaps the head of Carr backwards.
Beast doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carr lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beast blocks an uppercut.
Carr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carr.
Cornelius Carr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beast throws a punch but it's blocked by Carr.
Beast misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beast tries to throw a body punch but Carr avoids it by throwing Beast back against the cage.
Beast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Carr.
Carr digs a right hand underneath Beast's ribcage. Beast let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beast throws a head punch that misses.
Beast swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beast tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Carr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carr lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beast is rocked!
Carr drops Beast onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Beast is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Beast is still on wobbly legs! Can Carr finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carr creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Beast's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Beast drops to his knees and Carr pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cornelius Carr!
After winning the bout, Cornelius Carr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soa Palelei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Paul Garcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jean Paul Garcon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Soa Palelei!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Paul Garcon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garcon misses with a body kick.
Palelei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Palelei fails with a takedown attempt.
Palelei misses with a body kick.
Garcon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Palelei throws a wild body kick that Garcon sees coming a mile off.
Garcon throws a looping overhand right but Palelei ducks down to avoid it.
Garcon throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Soa Palelei has been cut.
Palelei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcon lands a right hook to the body.
Palelei misses with a head kick.
Garcon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Garcon takes a swing at Palelei's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Palelei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garcon tests Palelei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palelei misses with a hook
and Garcon counters with a body kick.
Garcon lands a really nice looking cross but Palelei seems unphased.
Garcon lands a big uppercut and Palelei crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Palelei looks OK. Garcon waves Palelei back to his feet!
Palelei is rocked!
Garcon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Palelei. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Garcon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcon throws a body kick that misses.
Garcon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Palelei's calf.
Palelei moves out of range as Garcon strikes.
Palelei thinks about countering with a head kick.
Palelei throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcon.
Garcon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jean Paul Garcon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palelei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Garcon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Palelei 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.
Garcon lands with a straight right. Palelei didn't see that one coming.
Garcon cracks Palelei with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Garcon has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Palelei to stand back up!
Garcon tries to clinch up but Palelei circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcon sizes up Palelei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Palelei ducks under a wild hook from Garcon.
Palelei definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Palelei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garcon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Palelei misses the target.
Garcon throws a body punch but Palelei moves out of range.
Palelei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Palelei checks the leg kick.
It looked like Palelei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Palelei looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcon is just out of range.
Palelei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palelei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcon.
Nice body kick there by Garcon.
A slow jab from Palelei misses its intended target.
Garcon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcon clinches up against the cage.
Palelei prevents a body shot from Garcon.
Garcon struggles to land a body shot inside as Palelei controls his hands.
Garcon works on Palelei's body with a couple of short punches.
Garcon blocks a body shot from Palelei.
Palelei tries to throw a body punch but Garcon avoids it by throwing Palelei back against the cage.
Garcon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palelei's elbow.
Palelei tries to throw a body punch but Garcon avoids it by throwing Palelei back against the cage.
Garcon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garcon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Palelei backwards.
Palelei misses with the head strike.
Palelei breaks the clinch.
Garcon throws a front kick that sends Palelei stumbling back into the cage.
Palelei is breathing heavily.
Garcon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Garcon connects with a body shot.
Garcon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Palelei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garcon lands a nice hook to Palelei's body. Palelei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcon can't find room to land a body shot as Palelei controls the action.
Garcon scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garcon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garcon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palelei backwards.
A body shot lands from Garcon.
Garcon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palelei's elbow.
Garcon lands with a short shot to the head.
Garcon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Palelei seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Garcon can turn it around.
Garcon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Palelei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcon struggles to land a body shot inside as Palelei controls his hands.
Garcon scores with a hook to the body.
Palelei seems to have got his legs back now.
Garcon pushes Palelei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Garcon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garcon tries a body shot but Palelei blocks it.
Garcon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garcon pushes Palelei against the cage. Garcon is working some dirty boxing. Garcon pushes off with a quick right hook! Palelei goes down! Palelei tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Garcon moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Paul Garcon!
Jean Paul Garcon is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Jean Paul Garcon, 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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