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Syn 558 - Hate By Design PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Naoki (ranked 3968 p4p, 463 weight class) and Espo Jaksinen (ranked 1745 p4p, 245 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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179 lbs
30 - 16 - 0 |
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182 cm
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185 lbs
24 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takeshi Naoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Espo Jaksinen!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaksinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Naoki throws a low kick but Jaksinen avoids it.
Naoki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jaksinen's head.
Jaksinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Naoki.
Jaksinen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jaksinen missing with a left hand there. Naoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naoki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jaksinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jaksinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Naoki, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Jaksinen.
Naoki misses with a punch to the body.
Naoki scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naoki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaksinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaksinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaksinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Naoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaksinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaksinen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Naoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaksinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Naoki can't find room to land a body shot as Jaksinen controls the action.
Naoki blocking some punches.
Jaksinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Naoki.
Naoki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaksinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaksinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naoki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Naoki throws a head punch that misses.
Jaksinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jaksinen fails to land.
A short left from Jaksinen.
A shot in the inside from Naoki.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jaksinen.
It looks like Takeshi Naoki has been cut.
Naoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaksinen's elbow.
Jaksinen lands a nice elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Naoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Naoki.
A short uppercut from Naoki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaksinen lands a nice elbow.
Naoki scores with a shot to the side of Jaksinen's head.
Jaksinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jaksinen blocks a body shot from Naoki.
Naoki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaksinen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jaksinen fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Naoki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaksinen.
Naoki misses with some punches.
Naoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaksinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaksinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jaksinen blocks an uppercut.
Naoki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaksinen backwards.
Naoki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jaksinen lands a left hand.
Jaksinen lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki misses with a punch on the inside.
Naoki misses with a body punch.
Jaksinen blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaksinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Naoki is trying to push Jaksinen away but Jaksinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jaksinen blocks an uppercut.
Jaksinen scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Jaksinen.
Naoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaksinen controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naoki.
A short left from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Naokis head.
Jaksinen lands a shoulder strike.
Naoki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jaksinen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jaksinen takes a shot to the head.
Jaksinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Naoki.
Naoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Naoki.
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!
Naoki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Naoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naoki working aggressively here.
Jaksinen lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naoki has a couple of punches blocked by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen throws an elbow that misses.
Jaksinen blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Jaksinen on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaksinen.
Naoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Naoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaksinen has a couple of punches blocked by Naoki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naoki.
Still in the clinch, Jaksinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jaksinen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Naoki's defenses.
Takeshi Naoki's cut is getting worse.
Jaksinen lands a damaging elbow.
Naoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Naoki fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Jaksinen fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaksinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jaksinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naoki takes an elbow to the temple.
Naoki working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Espo Jaksinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jaksinen scores with a one two! Naoki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Naoki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jaksinen quickly recovers to half guard.
Jaksinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Naoki lands a couple of elbows.
Jaksinen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jaksinen throws a hook but Naoki avoids it easily.
Naoki wants to slow Jaksinen down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Jaksinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaksinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Naoki misses with a right hand
and Jaksinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takeshi Naoki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jaksinen throws a lazy right hand but Naoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Naoki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jaksinen just manages to avoid it.
Jaksinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Naoki blocks a jab.
Jaksinen throws a right and a left that Naoki avoids nicely.
Naoki lands a body shot.
Good shot there by Naoki.
Naoki throws a hook to the side of Jaksinen's head but Jaksinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki defending well as Jaksinen loads up on a big left hand.
Naoki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jaksinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Naoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaksinen.
Naoki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A combination from Jaksinen does no damage.
Jaksinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Jaksinen finds it's way through Naoki's defenses.
Jaksinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jaksinen misses with a looping left.
Espo Jaksinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naoki misses with an uppercut
and Jaksinen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Naoki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jaksinen connects with a right hand. Naoki shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naoki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jaksinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Jaksinen.
Naoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Naoki quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Espo Jaksinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naoki throws the left hand but Jaksinen avoids the punch easily.
Jaksinen tries to clinch up but Naoki circles away and keeps his distance.
A cross from Naoki lands.
Jaksinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Naoki.
Naoki lands a glancing blow to the side of Jaksinen's head.
Naoki sizes up Jaksinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jaksinen is rocked!
Jaksinen missing with a left hand there. Naoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaksinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Naoki finish him?
Jaksinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaksinen slips a straight right by Naoki.
It seemed like Jaksinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jaksinen slips under a jab.
Naoki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jaksinen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jaksinen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Naoki asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Naoki cracks Jaksinen with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Naoki immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Jaksinen is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Naoki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeshi Naoki!
Takeshi Naoki took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Espo Jaksinen stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm done man, I've had enough! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mateus Gracie (ranked 1396 p4p, 190 weight class) and Romulus Fietsora (ranked 2310 p4p, 307 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Broke & Hungry . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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170 lbs
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177 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Mateus Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Romulus Fietsora!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Fietsora.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Fietsora controls the action.
Fietsora lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fietsora scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fietsora.
We've been informed that Fietsora 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.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fietsora pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fietsora stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fietsora avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fietsora working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fietsora lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fietsora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Fietsora.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Fietsora.
Fietsora working aggressively here.
Gracie tries to work over Fietsora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fietsora.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Fietsora blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Fietsora lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Fietsora tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Fietsora back against the cage.
Fietsora is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gracie to keep the fight standing.
Fietsora tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fietsora ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fietsora no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fietsora looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fietsora controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Fietsora keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
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.
Fietsora wants to sweep but no luck.
Fietsora keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Fietsora.
Fietsora keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Fietsora bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fietsora gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fietsora loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fietsora.
Gracie has his foot on Fietsora's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fietsora works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fietsora in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fietsora manages to get himself to full guard.
Fietsora wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Fietsora is still trying to improve position.
Fietsora trying to control the position.
Fietsora is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fietsora keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Fietsora looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fietsora wants to sweep but no luck.
Fietsora is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie trying to control but Fietsora is working from the bottom.
Fietsora scores with a nice shot.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Fietsora being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fietsora walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fietsora throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Fietsora throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Fietsora dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fietsora gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Fietsora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fietsora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fietsora misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fietsora's elbow.
Fietsora tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fietsora misses with an elbow over the top.
Fietsora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fietsora prevents a body shot from Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fietsora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Fietsora.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracie.
Fietsora misses with some punches.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Fietsora misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fietsora.
Fietsora misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Fietsora is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gracie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fietsora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fietsora fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fietsora takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fietsora works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fietsora.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
Gracie wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Fietsora tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romulus Fietsora seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gracie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fietsora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fietsora throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fietsora makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fietsora working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Fietsora controls the action.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Fietsora.
Fietsora lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Fietsora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fietsora lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fietsora softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fietsora digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Fietsora.
Fietsora jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gracie walks away with a smile on his face. Fietsora gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fietsora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fietsora thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Fietsora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fietsora lands a shoulder strike.
Fietsora blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Fietsora misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Fietsora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fietsora.
Fietsora has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gracie regains guard immediately.
Fietsora in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fietsora's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fietsora wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Fietsora loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fietsora throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Fietsora won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Fietsora throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fietsora manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fietsora looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fietsora is keeping the position for now.
Gracie won't allow Fietsora to sweep him here.
Fietsora keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Romulus Fietsora 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Fietsora.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fietsora moves into the clinch.
Fietsora misses with the head strike.
Fietsora throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Fietsora fails to pull guard.
Fietsora lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Fietsora lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands a left hand.
Gracie tries a body shot but Fietsora blocks it.
A short right from Fietsora.
Gracie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Fietsora controls his hands.
Fietsora working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fietsora has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gracie regains guard immediately.
Fietsora connects with a couple of short punches.
Fietsora postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fietsora throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fietsora keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Fietsora looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Romulus Fietsora has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fietsora is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie won't allow Fietsora to sweep him here.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mateus Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fietsora is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fietsora is on top in guard.
Fietsora postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Fietsora preventing the sweep.
Fietsora passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Fietsora trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Fietsora thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Romulus Fietsora is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Fietsora landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie is concentrating on defense, preventing Fietsora from advancing position.
Fietsora is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Fietsora is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fietsora is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Fietsora controlling the action here.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Fietsora from controlling successfully.
Fietsora scoring with some ground and pound.
Fietsora trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fietsora pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fietsora pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Fietsora comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fietsora has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Fietsora!
Our winner, Romulus Fietsora, 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.
The defeated Mateus Gracie had this to say: 'These Judges are so bias its unbelievable, I dont know how these people can live with themselves'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Beltran (ranked 952 p4p, 99 weight class) and Tyroil Smoochie Wallace (ranked 1325 p4p, 144 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Beltran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Smoochie Wallace misses the target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beltran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beltran tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smoochie Wallace just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a light punch inside.
Smoochie Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace lands a left hand.
Beltran takes a shot to the head.
Smoochie Wallace misses with some punches.
Beltran prevents a body shot from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smoochie Wallace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beltran backwards.
Beltran is rocked!
Smoochie Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Beltran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beltran manages to pull guard.
Beltran seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smoochie Wallace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beltran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beltran is on top in guard.
Smoochie Wallace looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beltran passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran wants to control but Smoochie Wallace is keeping him busy.
Smoochie Wallace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beltran winds up and cracks Smoochie Wallace with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smoochie Wallace gets back to full guard.
Smoochie Wallace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beltran is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beltran advances position into side control!
Beltran tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to reverse the position.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Beltran's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Beltran is keen to just control but Smoochie Wallace is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace looking for submissions off his back.
Smoochie Wallace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smoochie Wallace is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beltran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beltran's back!
Smoochie Wallace not allowing Beltran to control his hands.
Smoochie Wallace has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Beltran.
Smoochie Wallace scores with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beltran manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Beltran.
Beltran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smoochie Wallace.
Beltran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smoochie Wallace lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beltran 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smoochie Wallace is controlling him.
Smoochie Wallace scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beltran wants to stand and escape but Smoochie Wallace is having none of it.
Smoochie Wallace scoring with some ground and pound.
Smoochie Wallace lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smoochie Wallace working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smoochie Wallace is in close to Beltran's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Beltran doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Smoochie Wallace throws a strike but Beltran rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smoochie Wallace throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smoochie Wallace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beltran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beltran stands and steps away. Smoochie Wallace gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smoochie Wallace pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Beltran back to the cage. Smoochie Wallace follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smoochie Wallace throws the kick towards the body but Beltran avoids it.
Smoochie Wallace checks a leg kick.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beltran doesn't seem bothered though.
Smoochie Wallace displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beltran.
Smoochie Wallace looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smoochie Wallace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smoochie Wallace looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smoochie Wallace looks to throw the jab but Beltran is out of range.
Smoochie Wallace shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Beltran eats them both and turns towards Smoochie Wallace to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Beltran misses with a head kick.
Beltran avoids the head kick by Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace connects with a body shot.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Beltran staying out of range there.
Beltran changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace dominated that round.
That's time! Beltran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beltran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beltran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smoochie Wallace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beltran avoids the head kick by Smoochie Wallace.
Beltran shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smoochie Wallace defends it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Smoochie Wallace lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beltran doesn't seem phased though.
Smoochie Wallace looks to throw a body kick
and Beltran counters with a left to the body.
Beltran throws a series of punches but Smoochie Wallace moves out of range.
Beltran clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoochie Wallace working aggressively here.
Smoochie Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Beltran.
Our sources have told us that Beltran has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Smoochie Wallace working aggressively here.
Beltran looking for a takedown.
Smoochie Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Beltran.
Come on Beltran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beltran jumps into guard, dragging Smoochie Wallace to the mat.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smoochie Wallace connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smoochie Wallace arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Beltran's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
A victorious Tyroil Smoochie Wallace thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pyryx Dall (ranked 1101 p4p, 58 weight class) and Sam Quint (ranked 755 p4p, 36 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by Fuel and Fire. Pyryx Dall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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132 lbs
26 - 10 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pyryx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Quint!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quint moves out of range as Dall strikes.
Dall moves away from the strike by Quint.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quint.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Dall throws a jab when Quint was well out of range.
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.
Quint 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.
Good shot there by Quint.
Quint misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target.
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Quint sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quint throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Quint.
Quint cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dall misses the jab.
Dall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quint scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Quint avoids the head kick by Dall.
Quint scores with a nice body kick.
Quint blocks a head kick by Dall.
Dall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Quint thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sam Quint is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quint throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dall counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Quint uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Dall walks into a straight right hand from Quint.
Dall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Quint. That did some damage!
Quint misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Dall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quint looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
Dall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Quint sprawls and moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Quint - that will leave a mark!
Dall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Quint is out of range and Dall settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall with a jab.
Dall moves forwards but Quint connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Quint looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Quint lands a head shot.
Quint lands a jab to Dall's midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dall 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 Quint has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Quint and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big left from Quint misses.
Dall tries to counter with a takedown but Quint is quick to defend against it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Quint.
Quint sizes up Dall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quint.
Dall misses with an uppercut
and Quint counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dall thinking.
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quint misses with a hook.
Quint throws a big shot that misses.
Quint motions for Dall to come forward. Quint throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quint throws a front kick aimed at Dall's knee but Dall avoids it well.
Quint scores with a spinning back kick!
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quint.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quint is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Quint feints and then cracks Dall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall down.
Sam Quint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall blocks a leg kick.
Quint slips under a jab from Dall.
Quint keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quint was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Quint clobbers Dall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slapping body kick lands there for Quint.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quint throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Quint looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Quint goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dall lands a nice shot that snaps Quint's head back.
Quint scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Quint dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dall throws a head kick but Quint moves out of range.
Quint throws out a counter right but Dall avoids it with no problem.
A slapping leg kick lands for Quint.
Quint fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dall checks it well.
Dall avoids a kick to the body.
Dall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Quint can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quint tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall trying to control the action but Quint is working from the bottom.
Dall tries to advance to mount but Quint denies him.
Dall looking to control but instead Quint has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Quint is staying active underneath Dall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Quint actively working from the bottom here.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Quint is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Quint defends it well.
Dall seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Quint has recovered full guard.
Quint keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
Dall trying to control but Quint is working from the bottom.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quint swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Quint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Quint pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
Quint throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dall misses with a body shot
and Quint counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dall misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quint! But no joy.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Quint.
Quint throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall goes for a double leg but Quint avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Quint continues to drive forward.
Quint misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Quint throws the kick towards the body but Dall avoids it.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quint.
Dall takes one on the button.
Dall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pyryx Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quint looking for submissions off his back.
Dall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Quint does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall looking for a submission but Quint manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pyryx Dall will probably get the nod.
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. And we move into the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Quint.
Quint throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Quint scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Quint misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Dall tests Quint's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quint keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall digs a good hook to Quint's body.
Quint lands a jab to Dall's midsection.
Donk. Dall catches Quint right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall walks into a straight right hand from Quint.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quint.
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall misses with a left hand
and Quint counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dall dives in and grabs Quint's left leg, looking for a takedown. Quint pushes down on Dall's head and hops out.
Nice uppercut there from Quint.
Quint missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Dall.
Dall misses the body punch
and Quint counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Quint is out of range and Dall settles back down.
Quint just misses with a punch to the body.
Quint walks into a stiff left hand from Dall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall throws a head kick but Quint moves out of range.
Dall tries to move into range but Quint moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Quint misses the jab.
Quint thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quint buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Quint can pounce on him.
Dall scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Quint misses the target.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sam Quint seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quint as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Quint misses.
Dall swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Quint scores with a jab. Dall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quint connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick by Dall misses
and Quint counters with a straight right hand.
Dall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dall misses with a right hand
and Quint cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dall slips under a jab.
Dall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Quint counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dall is rocked!
Quint drops Dall with a huge uppercut! Dall drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Quint is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Quint!
Sam Quint really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that King of Clothes logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Pyryx Dall had this to say: 'The fire was doused today. Time to restoke and bring the heat next time!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Oketch (ranked 569 p4p, 27 weight class) and Mario Curran (ranked 571 p4p, 28 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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134 lbs
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28
141 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vincent Oketch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Curran!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oketch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Curran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oketch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oketch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oketch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oketch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Curran has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Curran manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oketch wants to control from the top but Curran keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Curran keeping moving, preventing Oketch from controlling successfully.
Curran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Curran trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Curran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Curran looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Oketch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Oketch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Curran doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oketch.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Curran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Curran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Curran looking for submissions off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Curran looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Oketch!
Oketch gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curran is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oketch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Curran lands strikes from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oketch looking for submissions off his back.
Oketch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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 Vincent Oketch will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Curran looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Oketch!
Curran working the ground and pound.
Curran misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Curran is looking to take a break and control but Oketch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oketch is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch looking for submissions off his back.
Mario Curran has got the better of the ground game so far.
Curran drops an elbow to the side of Oketch's head.
Curran controlling the pace.
Curran seems to be looking for submissions.
Oketch trying to hold on to Curran's head to control him but Curran postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oketch looking for submissions off his back.
Curran is looking to take a break and control but Oketch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oketch with the active half guard here but Curran passes nicely into side control.
Curran working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Oketch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Curran goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Oketch has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Curran but great work by Oketch.
Oketch tries to stand but Curran is controlling his head.
Oketch wants to control but Curran is keeping him busy.
Curran struggling a bit here.
Curran is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Oketch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oketch is looking for a kimura but Curran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oketch to get the leverage.
Oketch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Curran gets full guard.
Curran trying to keep a closed guard but Oketch is proving a slippery customer.
Oketch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curran throws his legs up looking for a submission but Oketch uses it to pass to side control.
Oketch wants to control but Curran is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Curran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Curran drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oketch is trying to control Curran's posture but Curran avoids it.
Oketch is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Curran working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oketch looking for a sweep but Curran has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Curran content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curran looking to control but Oketch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Curran controlling the pace for now.
Curran working the ground and pound effectively.
Oketch tries to reverse the position but Curran maintains control.
Curran lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curran avoids the attempt from Oketch to control.
Curran looking to control but Oketch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oketch tries to hold on but Curran pushes him away.
Oketch is desperately trying to improve his position but Curran has a good base and remains in mount.
Curran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curran trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Curran connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Curran postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Oketch looks a forlorn figure.
Curran raining down shots from the mount!
Oketch tries to hold on but Curran postures up.
Curran lands a big shot there that rocks Oketch but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oketch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Curran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oketch keeps working.
Oketch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Curran.
Curran wants to control but Oketch is keeping him busy.
Curran takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Curran thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Curran thows a huge punch but Oketch dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Curran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Curran has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Curran!
Mario Curran 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Predator Burns (ranked 499 p4p, 54 weight class) and Charlie Lim (ranked 514 p4p, 56 weight class). Burns kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu-Jitsu. Lim comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kamelot - Abandoned kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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148 lbs
28 - 7 - 1 |
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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
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Predator Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlie Lim!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns checks a leg kick.
Lim lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lim gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lim is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burns is controlling him.
Lim scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lim throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Burns changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lim moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns blocks a leg kick.
Burns shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lim is trying to defend but Burns finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lim tries to kick Burns off but Burns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lim tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Burns manages to move to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lim wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim is bucking up trying to escape but Burns cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Burns scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lim?
Lim trying desperately to get to his feet.
Burns fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Burns takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lim is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lim bucks up and throws Burns to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Burns digs a good hook to Lim's body.
Lim scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lim. That did some damage!
Lim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lim gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burns throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lim wants to stand but Burns is controlling the position.
Lim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns landing with the ground and pound.
Burns trying to control but Lim is working from the bottom.
Burns prevents Lim from getting back to his feet.
Burns trying to control but Lim is working from the bottom.
Burns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lim is looking to stand up but Burns isn't so interested in that idea.
Burns advances to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lim wants to get back to his feet.
Burns controlling the action here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lim wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns is trying to control. Lim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lim tries to kick Burns off but Burns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lim manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Burns keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Lim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lim pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lim lands an uppercut.
Lim is trying to break the clinch but Burns is controlling him.
Lim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lim lands a left hand.
Burns fails to pull guard.
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Charlie Lim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Lim fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burns checks it well.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lim blocks a jab.
Burns looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Charlie Lim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lim.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lim pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burns is out of range and Lim settles back down.
Lim loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Lim looks for the body kick but Burns saw that one coming.
Burns dives in and grabs Lim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lim pushes down on Burns's head and hops out.
Lim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns.
A jab from Burns misses.
Lim scores with a jab to the body.
Burns shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lim napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Burns prevents Lim from escaping the position.
Lim avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Burns.
Lim is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Burns has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns working the head and body with strikes.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Lim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lim is looking to get back to his feet here but Burns is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lim's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charlie Lim will probably get the nod.
That's time! Burns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
The fighters circling - Lim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns attempts a counter takedown but Lim avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burns darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns.
Lim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burns defending well as Lim loads up on a big left hand.
Burns feinted with a counter takedown.
Burns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot by Burns.
Lim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lim tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lim. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lim attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Lim misses
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lim won't be happy with that.
Lim sneaks out the side door and pushes Burns away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lim's hands.
Lim tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burns in his tracks.
Lim takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim throws a big shot that misses.
Lim blocks a jab.
Burns blocks a low kick nicely.
Lim takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Burns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lim.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Lim moves away and avoids it.
Lim tries to score with a low kick but Burns moves his leg out of the way.
Lim throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns.
A good leg kick by Lim.
Charlie Lim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Burns misses.
Lim takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lim.
Lim misses with a low kick.
Lim throws a head kick that misses.
Burns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lim swivels and escapes.
Lim tries a quick counter leg kick but Burns is wise to it.
Burns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lim throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lim misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lim's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lim pushes Burns off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burns.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lim.
Lim looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Lim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burns attempts a counter takedown but Lim avoids it well and moves away.
Lim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Lim slips a straight right by Burns.
Lim lands a nice looking body kick.
Lim misses with a kick to the body.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lim looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Burns feinted with a counter takedown.
Burns walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lim cracks the inside of Burns's front leg.
Burns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lim lands a jab to the nose.
Burns lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lim defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
Lim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Lim ducks down to avoid it.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Lim shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Predator Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns blocks a leg kick.
Lim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decent striking displayed by Lim there.
Lim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns slips under a jab.
Burns attempts a counter takedown but Lim avoids it well and moves away.
Lim moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lim lands a head shot.
Lim thows a leg kick but Burns checks it
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lim won't be happy with that.
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!
Lim takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lim takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Burns postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Burns throws an elbow but Lim slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lim tries to escape but Burns is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns 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.
Burns tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lim wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lim is not content to let Burns control the position.
Burns advances nicely into full mount.
Burns pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Burns thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Burns with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lim is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Lim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lim throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns tries to counter with a takedown but Lim is quick to defend against it.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lim uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lim moves away.
Burns shoots in looking for a takedown. Lim tries to sprawl out of it but Burns keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lim staying out of range there.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Lim slips under a jab from Burns.
Lim counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lim throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Lim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lim throws out the jab.
Burns attempts a counter takedown but Lim avoids it well and moves away.
Lim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burns checks the leg kick.
Lim throws a leg kick but Burns moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns scores with a jab. Lim acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Lim misses.
Lim scores with a one two! Burns had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lim avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Predator Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lim.
Lim misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lim manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Burns keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lim.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lim lands with a short shot to the head.
Burns is trying to push Lim away but Lim has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice left hand lands by Lim.
Burns looking to stall.
Burns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lim fails to land.
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lim.
Good exchange - Lim coming out on top.
Lim tests Burns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lim misses with a leg kick
and Burns counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lim!
Lim pushes Burns away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burns gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Burns is putting a hurting on Lim here, landing some big shots from side control.
Burns working the ground and pound but Lim is defending the strikes.
Lim parries the strikes from Burns easily there. Burns is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lim to escape.
Predator Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lim tries to escape but Burns is in control.
Burns misses with the ground and pound.
Lim pushes Burns away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burns gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Predator Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns scoring with punches from side control.
Burns scoring with punches from side control.
Lim tries to escape but Burns is in control.
Burns lands a decent elbow from side control.
Burns tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lim pushes Burns away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burns gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Burns moves into full mount!
Lim wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns with a couple of short strikes.
Burns with shots to the head and body - Lim looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lim wants to get back to his feet.
Burns landing strikes from the mount and Lim is in trouble!
You get the feeling that Lim really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Burns with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burns looking to control but Lim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 Predator Burns.
I think Lim 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charlie Lim!
Charlie Lim tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Predator Burns stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's ok, i'm home.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eliitti Paavo (ranked 118 p4p, 9 weight class) and Tomas Marley (ranked 130 p4p, 10 weight class). Paavo comes to the cage accompanied by Brother Firetribe - Winner Takes It All. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eliitti Paavo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tomas Marley!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paavo clobbers Marley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paavo wants to land a leg kick but Marley is out of range.
Marley blocks a low kick nicely.
Marley cracks Paavo with a good jab.
Paavo throws a solid leg kick but Marley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Paavo.
Paavo ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
Marley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Paavo ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
Paavo throws a hook to the side of Marley's head but Marley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paavo.
Marley blocks a head kick by Paavo.
The fighters circling - Paavo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paavo moves away.
Marley throws a body punch but Paavo moves out of range.
Paavo tried to counter with a leg kick but Marley avoided it.
Marley misses with a hook.
Marley scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paavo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Paavo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marley 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.
Paavo tried to score with a low kick but Marley checks it.
Paavo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paavo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marley manages to circle out of the way.
Marley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paavo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marley.
Paavo throws a leg kick that misses.
Paavo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marley missing with a left hand there. Paavo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paavo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paavo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheers as Paavo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marley doesn't seem phased though.
Marley 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.
A head kick misses from Paavo.
Paavo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paavo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Paavo tries a head kick but it misses.
Marley misses with an uppercut.
Paavo lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paavo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marley scores with a nice strike.
Marley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A lazy left from Paavo finds it's target.
A big right from Paavo misses.
Paavo throws a solid leg kick but Marley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Paavo.
Jab by Marley.
Paavo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paavo looks to throw the jab but Marley is out of range.
Marley scores with a hook to the body. Paavo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paavo lands a really nice looking cross but Marley seems unphased.
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by Paavo.
Paavo looks to throw the jab but Marley is out of range.
Paavo tests Marley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marley connects with a nice looking jab.
Paavo throws a nice looking combination but Marley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marley lands a lovely overhand right.
Marley tries to move into range but Paavo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Paavo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marley throws a body shot but no joy.
Paavo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Paavo drops his hands momentarily and Marley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Paavo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marley throws out the jab.
Marley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marley scores with a nice head shot.
Marley loads up on a big right hand but Paavo slips the punch.
Paavo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marley. Marley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paavo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marley staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paavo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marley throws a leg kick but Paavo moved away.
Paavo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marley tries a head kick but it misses.
Paavo throws a lazy right hand but Marley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paavo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Marley misses.
Paavo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marley misses with a wild body shot.
Paavo blocks a head kick by Marley.
Paavo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paavo blocks a jab.
Paavo tries to counter by clinching up but Marley breaks away and moves out of range.
Marley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paavo misses with a straight right.
Paavo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marley.
Marley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paavo.
Marley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley swings for the body but Paavo moves out of range.
Paavo with a jab.
Marley defending well as Paavo loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Marley misses.
Paavo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good standup being displayed there by Paavo as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paavo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marley.
Marley throws a front kick aimed at Paavo's knee but Paavo avoids it well.
Marley thuds his right hand into Paavo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marley 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.
Paavo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paavo throws a low kick but Marley avoids it.
Paavo slips a jab from Marley.
Marley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Paavo punishes Marley's body with a nice straight punch.
Paavo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marley catches Paavo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marley looks to land a left hand but Paavo moved out of range nicely.
As Marley looks to move away, Paavo throws a big counter combo but Marley just gets out of the way.
Marley misses with a straight right.
Paavo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marley doesn't seem bothered though.
Marley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marley misses with a leg kick.
Marley misses with a straight right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slow jab from Marley misses its intended target.
Paavo throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Marley misses.
Marley missing with a left hand there. Paavo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paavo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marley.
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 Eliitti Paavo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Paavo throws a leg kick but Marley moved away.
Paavo throws a leg kick but Marley moved away.
Marley misses with a low kick as Paavo jumps back.
Paavo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marley checks a leg kick.
Marley throws out a counter right but Paavo avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Marley misses.
Paavo misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Paavo.
Marley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Paavo defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Paavo tenderised Marley's leg. Marley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paavo at a distance.
Paavo 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.
Paavo misses with an uppercut. Marley saw that one coming.
Marley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Paavo throws a leg kick but Marley checks it.
Marley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paavo is looking to chop away at Marley's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paavo. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Marley blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Marley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marley misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paavo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Paavo throws a shot from downtown. Marley moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Paavo tenderised Marley's leg. Marley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marley misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Paavo.
Marley throws a hook to the side of Paavo's head but Paavo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paavo.
Marley misses with a hook. Paavo ducked under it nicely.
Paavo scores with a nice strike.
Marley lands a jab to the nose.
Marley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paavo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marley throws a lazy right hand but Paavo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Paavo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paavo throws a low kick, looking for Marley's leg but Marley calmly moves out of range.
Paavo misses with a leg kick.
Paavo just misses with a punch to the body.
Marley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Paavo motions for Marley to come forward. Paavo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paavo checks a leg kick.
Marley tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paavo slips under a jab from Marley.
Marley misses with a hook. Paavo ducked under it nicely.
Marley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paavo finds it's way round the side to connect with Marley's head.
Eliitti Paavo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Paavo.
Marley 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.
Eliitti Paavo is winning the standup battle so far.
Paavo connects with a solid leg kick.
Paavo lands with an uppercut that bounces Marley off the cage and back into range.
Marley misses with an uppercut. Paavo saw that one coming.
Paavo feints and then cracks Marley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marley down.
Marley lands a glancing blow to the side of Paavo's head.
Marley throws a body punch but Paavo moves out of range.
Paavo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marley tests Paavo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Paavo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marley's head.
Marley throws a jab when Paavo was well out of range.
Marley throws a lazy right hand but Paavo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paavo throws a hook but Marley avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Paavo blocks the low kick.
Marley misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paavo was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
Marley connects with a body shot that sends Paavo's belly button to the back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Paavo.
Paavo ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
Paavo misses with a hook. Marley ducked under it nicely.
Paavo's corner calls for a 1-2. Paavo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Paavo lands a body shot.
Paavo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marley misses with a straight left.
Paavo tried to score with a low kick but Marley checks it.
Paavo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marley was well out of range. Poor timing from Paavo.
Paavo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marley to score with a decent uppercut.
Marley misses with a low kick as Paavo jumps back.
Paavo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paavo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marley misses the jab.
Marley throws a shot from downtown. Paavo moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marley misses with a looping left.
Paavo tries to counter by clinching up but Marley breaks away and moves out of range.
Marley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Paavo.
Marley misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paavo.
Paavo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marley walks into a straight right hand from Paavo.
Paavo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paavo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paavo scores with a body shot.
Paavo throws a low kick but Marley moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Paavo.
Paavo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Marley misses.
Marley throws a lazy right hand but Paavo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marley lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paavo connects with a single shot there.
Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paavo.
Paavo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marley back to the cage. Paavo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Paavo looks to land a left hand but Marley moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliitti Paavo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paavo moves away.
Paavo defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
As Marley backs away, Paavo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Paavo misses with a kick to the body.
Paavo loads up on a big right hand but Marley slips the punch.
Paavo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Paavo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marley.
Paavo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marley manages to circle out of the way.
Paavo misses with a looping right.
Marley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Marley misses its intended target.
Paavo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Paavo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
Paavo lands a nice shot that snaps Marley's head back.
Marley misses with an uppercut.
Marley throws a hook but Paavo avoids it easily.
Marley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Paavo moves away from the strike by Marley.
Paavo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Paavo staying out of range there.
Paavo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Paavo misses.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paavo was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paavo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paavo moves out of range of the strikes.
Marley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paavo's calf.
Decent striking displayed by Marley there.
Paavo misses with a kick to the body.
Paavo throws a jab when Marley was well out of range.
Marley lands a glancing blow to the side of Paavo's head.
Paavo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marley back to the cage. Paavo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Marley is looking to score with low kicks.
Marley misses with a looping left.
Paavo lands a jab to Marley's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Paavo as he connects with a hook.
Paavo moves out of range of the strikes.
Paavo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paavo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A lazy left from Paavo finds it's target.
Paavo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paavo throws a shot from downtown. Marley moves away and avoids it.
Marley takes a swing at Paavo's ribcage but misses.
Paavo scores with a hook to the body. Marley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marley scores with a nice right hand.
Tomas Marley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paavo throws the left hand but Marley avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Paavo. That's going to slow Marley down.
Paavo lands a lovely overhand right.
Marley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paavo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marley moves out of range as Paavo throws a body kick.
Marley throws a big shot that misses.
Paavo scores with a decent looking hook.
Marley lands with an overhand left.
Marley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paavo.
Marley loads up on a big right hand but Paavo slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paavo 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 Marley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That kick from Paavo tenderised Marley's leg. Marley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paavo slips under a jab.
Marley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paavo.
Paavo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Paavo feints and then cracks Marley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marley down.
Marley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Paavo.
Marley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Marley.
Paavo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paavo 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.
A swing and a miss from Marley.
Marley misses with a kick to the body.
Paavo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paavo misses with a looping left.
Marley slips a straight right by Paavo.
Paavo avoids a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Marley.
Marley throws a hook but Paavo blocks it.
Paavo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Paavo misses with the combination.
Paavo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paavo in his tracks.
Marley jabs Paavo right on the nose. Paavo blinks but takes it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paavo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paavo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Paavo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paavo digs a good body shot into Marley's ribs.
Marley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Paavo ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
Marley throws out a powerful jab.
Paavo misses with a low kick as Marley jumps back.
Paavo throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
Marley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Paavo stalks Marley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marley's face. Marley staggers backwards, shaken.
Paavo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Paavo is rocked!
Marley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Paavo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Paavo, right into the meat.
Paavo seems to have got his legs back now.
Marley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by Paavo.
Marley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paavo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Paavo loads up on a big right hand but Marley slips the punch.
Marley takes a swing at Paavo's ribcage but misses.
Paavo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eliitti Paavo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paavo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliitti Paavo!
Eliitti Paavo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between De Bruyne (ranked 45 p4p, 4 weight class) and Wu Fei Chung (ranked 136 p4p, 10 weight class). Bruyne comes to the cage accompanied by Busta Rhymes - Other Side Of The Road . Fei Chung is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: God of Gamblers. Wu Fei Chung acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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World class boxer
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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
34 - 10 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, De Bruyne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Wu Fei Chung!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruyne thows a leg kick but Fei Chung checks it
and Fei Chung makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bruyne really felt that one!
Bruyne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Bruyne misses.
Fei Chung throws a hook to the side of Bruyne's head but Bruyne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bruyne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fei Chung digs a good body shot into Bruyne's ribs.
Bruyne lands a jab to the nose.
Bruyne tries to clinch but Fei Chung is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fei Chung! But no joy.
Bruyne swings for the body but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Fei Chung looks to land a right hand but Bruyne moved out of range.
Fei Chung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fei Chung lands with a nice body punch.
Fei Chung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruyne wants to land a leg kick but Fei Chung is out of range.
Fei Chung misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Bruyne misses its intended target.
Bruyne thuds his right hand into Fei Chung's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Bruyne finds it's way through Fei Chung's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruyne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fei Chung has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruyne feints and then cracks Fei Chung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fei Chung down.
Bruyne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fei Chung lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruyne throws a jab but it's blocked by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A low kick from Bruyne is predictable there
and Fei Chung counters with an outside leg kick.
Bruyne clobbers Fei Chung with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bruyne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fei Chung moves into the clinch.
Fei Chung works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bruyne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fei Chung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bruyne throws a head punch that misses.
Fei Chung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruyne is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bruyne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fei Chung's elbow.
A short right from Bruyne on the inside.
Bruyne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fei Chung gets through Bruyne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fei Chung struggles to land a body shot inside as Bruyne controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruyne's elbow.
Bruyne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fei Chung backwards.
Bruyne is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fei Chung scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fei Chung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruyne's elbow.
Bruyne has a couple of punches blocked by Fei Chung.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bruyne.
Bruyne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bruyne takes a shot to the head.
Bruyne throws a punch but it's blocked by Fei Chung.
Bruyne tries to work over Fei Chung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fei Chung misses with a punch on the inside.
Fei Chung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fei Chung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bruyne blocks an uppercut.
Bruyne presses Fei Chung against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bruyne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fei Chung misses with some punches.
Fei Chung stalling against the cage.
Bruyne throws a punch but it's blocked by Fei Chung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruyne prevents a body shot from Fei Chung.
Bruyne throws a punch but it's blocked by Fei Chung.
Bruyne misses with some punches.
Bruyne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fei Chungs head.
Fei Chung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bruyne slips under a jab from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fei Chung just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bruyne misses the target.
Bruyne misses with an uppercut
and Fei Chung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bruyne throws a big shot that misses.
Fei Chung steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fei Chung throws a low kick but Bruyne moves out of range easily.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
Bruyne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bruyne.
Fei Chung checks a low kick from Bruyne.
Bruyne blocks a low kick nicely.
Bruyne throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Bruyne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruyne throws a right hand that misses
and Fei Chung counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fei Chung throws a hook but Bruyne blocks it.
Fei Chung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruyne throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bruyne throws a lazy right hand but Fei Chung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fei Chung throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bruyne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bruyne gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fei Chung to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fei Chung tries to free his leg and advance position but Bruyne is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fei Chung is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bruyne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bruyne has escaped and now he's on top!
Bruyne trying to control the position from guard on top but Fei Chung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 De Bruyne will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bruyne throws a hook to the side of Fei Chung's head but Fei Chung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fei Chung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bruyne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Fei Chung misses.
Fei Chung moves out of range as Bruyne strikes.
Fei Chung throws a body punch but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne takes a swing at Fei Chung's ribcage but misses.
Bruyne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fei Chung circles away quickly and effectively.
Fei Chung throws a jab when Bruyne was well out of range.
Fei Chung throws a body punch but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne tries a head kick but it misses.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fei Chung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruyne moves out of range of the body kick from Fei Chung.
Bruyne swinging wildly here.
Fei Chung takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses.
Bruyne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fei Chung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fei Chung throws out a counter right but Bruyne avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruyne swinging wildly here.
Fei Chung digs a good hook to Bruyne's body.
Bruyne misses with a straight right.
Bruyne misses with a wild body shot.
Fei Chung is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bruyne rather than just go for the knockout.
Fei Chung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bruyne.
De Bruyne is winning the standup battle so far.
Bruyne misses the jab.
Bruyne misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Bruyne misses.
Fei Chung scores with a sloppy right hand. Bruyne should have avoided that one.
Fei Chung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruyne throwing a counter right hand but Fei Chung manages to avoid it.
Fei Chung throws a head kick but Bruyne moves out of range.
Fei Chung stuns Bruyne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruyne swings for the body but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Bruyne misses with a head kick.
Fei Chung throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bruyne appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Bruyne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fei Chung lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fei Chung lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bruyne at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fei Chung throws the kick towards the body but Bruyne avoids it.
Fei Chung throws a hook but Bruyne blocks it.
Fei Chung uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bruyne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fei Chung checks it well.
Fei Chung throws out a counter right but Bruyne avoids it with no problem.
Bruyne connects with an inside leg kick.
Bruyne motions for Fei Chung to come forward. Bruyne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fei Chung goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Bruyne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruyne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fei Chung makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Donk. Fei Chung catches Bruyne right on the button with a cross.
Bruyne blocks a head kick by Fei Chung.
Bruyne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruyne throws out a loose jab but Fei Chung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fei Chung doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Bruyne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bruyne misses with an uppercut.
Bruyne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fei Chung throws a body kick that misses.
Bruyne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bruyne just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne wants to slow Fei Chung down by chopping away at his legs.
Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fei Chung.
Nice shot lands for Bruyne.
Bruyne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fei Chung looks to throw a body kick
and Bruyne counters with a thumping low kick.
Bruyne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fei Chung misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruyne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fei Chung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Bruyne checks the leg kick.
Fei Chung throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bruyne counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruyne misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bruyne.
Fei Chung lands with a straight right. Bruyne didn't see that one coming.
Bruyne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bruyne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bruyne's corner calls for a 1-2. Bruyne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fei Chung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruyne.
Fei Chung ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Fei Chung.
Bruyne lands a two punch combo.
Bruyne scores with a nice head shot.
A clash of legs there as Fei Chung blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
De Bruyne dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Fei Chung scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Bruyne - just one landing.
Fei Chung feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bruyne's calf.
Fei Chung will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fei Chung moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fei Chung looks to land a body kick but Bruyne moved away.
Fei Chung checks a leg kick nicely.
Fei Chung on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fei Chung ducks right into an uppercut from Bruyne.
Bruyne defending well as Fei Chung loads up on a big left hand.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fei Chung throws a leg kick
and Bruyne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fei Chung looks to land a right hand but Bruyne moved out of range.
Fei Chung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruyne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne checks a leg kick nicely.
Bruyne throwing a counter right hand but Fei Chung manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruyne takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fei Chung with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Bruyne.
Fei Chung misses with a straight left.
Bruyne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fei Chung.
Bruyne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fei Chung counters with a body kick.
Fei Chung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fei Chung's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A good leg kick by Bruyne.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bruyne checks a leg kick.
Fei Chung gets tackled into the cage by Bruyne. Bruyne maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bruyne.
Fei Chung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fei Chung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruyne.
Fei Chung misses with a looping right.
It looked like Bruyne was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fei Chung looks to land a left hand but Bruyne moved out of range nicely.
Bruyne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Bruyne.
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!
Fei Chung throws a lazy right hand but Bruyne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wu Fei Chung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bruyne.
Bruyne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fei Chung takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses.
Fei Chung swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bruyne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fei Chung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bruyne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bruyne throws a jab when Fei Chung was well out of range.
Bruyne throws a lazy right hand but Fei Chung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fei Chung slips a jab and a cross from Bruyne.
Bruyne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bruyne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick from Fei Chung lands but Bruyne takes it in his stride.
Fei Chung misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bruyne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fei Chung throws out a loose jab but Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fei Chung lands a slapping body shot.
Fei Chung throws out a loose jab but Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruyne digs a good body shot into Fei Chung's ribs.
Fei Chung misses with a low kick.
Fei Chung misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bruyne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fei Chung.
Fei Chung wants to clinch up but Bruyne keeps it at a distance.
Bruyne misses with a few strikes there.
Bruyne throws out a loose jab but Fei Chung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fei Chung throws a low kick but Bruyne avoids it.
Fei Chung misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Fei Chung misses.
Bruyne connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruyne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fei Chung stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruyne feints and then cracks Fei Chung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fei Chung down.
Fei Chung throws a hook but Bruyne avoids it easily.
Fei Chung misses with a lunging right hand
and Bruyne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fei Chung on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bruyne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fei Chung swings widly with a right hand
and Bruyne counters with a head kick.
Bruyne slips a straight right by Fei Chung.
De Bruyne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fei Chung misses with a lunging right hand
and Bruyne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fei Chung throws a head kick but Bruyne moves out of range.
Fei Chung gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Fei Chung misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fei Chung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruyne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
De Bruyne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bruyne, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... De Bruyne!
Post fight, an emotional De Bruyne said 'Peel Steel, you absolutely suck'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mordecai Sackett (ranked 27 p4p, 2 weight class) and Aslak Aas (ranked 71 p4p, 4 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Aas's choice of entrance music: Nunnuka Nunnuka. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mordecai Sackett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aslak Aas!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aas walks into a jab.
Nice cross by Sackett.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett lands with a right hand.
Sackett moves into range and clinches up with Aas.
Sackett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aas.
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Aas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett lands an uppercut.
Aas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Aas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Aas struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sackett 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 one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aas.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Aas.
Aas working aggressively here.
Aas lands with a right to the head.
Sackett tries a body shot but Aas blocks it.
A short left from Sackett.
Aas throws a head punch that misses.
Aas can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Sackett as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
A short left from Sackett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Aas avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Aas.
Aas throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
A body shot lands from Sackett.
Aas has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Aas uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sackett throws a front kick that sends Aas stumbling back into the cage.
Aas throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sackett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sackett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aas ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Aas throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Aas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sackett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sackett scores with a nice right hand.
Sackett throws out a powerful jab.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Aas's leg. Aas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sackett with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aas moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett cracks Aas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sackett closes the distance and clinches.
Sackett is trying to pull guard but Aas has him pressed against the cage.
Aas has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with some punches.
A short left from Sackett.
Aas lands a left hand.
Sackett is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Aas tries a knee to the head but Sackett blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
A short uppercut from Aas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Aas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aass head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aas.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aas blocking some punches.
Aas blocks an uppercut.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aas blocking some punches.
Aas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Aas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett is trying to pull guard but Aas has him pressed against the cage.
Aas tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Aas back against the cage.
Sackett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett throws an off balance right hand
and Aas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sackett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
That's time! Sackett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sackett lands with a slapping head kick.
Aas misses with a hook.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aas walks into a jab.
Sackett cracks Aas with a good jab.
Aas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sackett is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Oh Sackett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sackett seems to have got his legs back now.
Sackett misses with a body shot
and Aas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett cracks Aas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett rushes Aas and presses him up against the cage.
Sackett lands an uppercut.
Aas tries to land a knee to the head but Sackett blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sackett lands an uppercut.
Aas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett digs a right hand underneath Aas's ribcage. Aas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Aas fails to land.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
Aas misses with a body punch.
Sackett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Sackett.
Sackett cracks Aas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aas slips under a jab from Sackett.
Aas throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aas slips a jab from Sackett.
Aas throws a fast counter high kick but Sackett manages to duck under it in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett misses with an uppercut
and Aas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett thumps Aas with a low kick.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aas throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aas! But no joy.
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Sackett is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aas.
A lazy left from Sackett finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett thuds his right hand into Aas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aas. That did some damage!
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends Aas's belly button to the back.
Aas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett.
Aas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and Aas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aas.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Sackett wants to clinch.
A lazy left from Sackett finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett thumps Aas with a low kick.
Aas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sackett - the referee stops the clock and Aas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sackett. Aas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Aas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sackett slips under a jab.
Sackett throws out a powerful jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aas moves away.
Sackett misses with a left hand
and Aas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aas if he has to take too many more of those.
Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Aas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aas can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Sackett.
Aas 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.
Aas moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
A little jabbing left from Aas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett defending well as Aas loads up on a big left hand.
Aas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
Sackett clobbers Aas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aas avoids the head kick by Sackett.
Sackett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sackett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sackett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aas looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aas walks away with a smile on his face. Sackett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good leg kick by Aas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aas. Aas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice cross by Aas.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Aas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aas blocks a head kick by Sackett.
Aas throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
A leg kick checked by Aas.
Sackett slips a straight right by Aas.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett throws a push kick but Aas slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aas! But no joy.
Aas throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sackett wants to clinch but Aas slips to the side
and Aas counters with a stiff right hand.
Aas tries to keep at a distance but Sackett has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aas.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aas throws a head punch that misses.
Aas tries to stall but Sackett uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sackett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aas smiles and moves away.
Aas cracks Sackett with a good jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Aas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett punishes Aas's body with a nice straight punch.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Aas's leg. Aas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Aas.
Sackett closes the distance but Aas moves to the side
and Aas counters with a right hand that sends Sackett tumbling to the canvas! Can Aas finish him? He dives into Sackett's guard looking to do just that!
Aas postures up.
Sackett wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mordecai Sackett did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aslak Aas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Sackett misses.
Aas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sackett.
Sackett cracks a nice hook into Aas's ribs.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aas manages to avoid it.
Sackett lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Aas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Aas down.
Sackett lands a front kick.
Aas misses with an uppercut
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aas missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Sackett finds it's way through Aas's defenses.
Aas misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Sackett.
Sackett cracks Aas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Aas sees coming a mile off.
Aas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aas looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Sackett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aas moves forwards but Sackett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
It seemed like Aas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aas slips under a jab from Sackett.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aas! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aas.
Sackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Aas is out of range.
Aas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Aas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Aas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aas walks into a jab.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Aas moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands with a shot to the body.
Sackett throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aas's head.
Sackett lands with a hook. Aas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sackett misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Sackett misses with a low kick as Aas jumps back.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Aas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aas keeps the fight on the outside.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Aas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Aas moves his leg out of the way.
A punch lands to the side of Aas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aas.
Aas moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Aas.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aas walks into a jab.
Aas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good work by Aas as he checks the leg kick.
Sackett misses with a hook. Aas ducked under it nicely.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett had his way with Aslak Aas in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aas.
Sackett lands a really nice looking cross but Aas seems unphased.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett tests Aas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Aas saw that one coming.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Sackett.
Sackett is looking to slow Aas down with leg kicks.
Aas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sackett connects with a right hand. Aas shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett throws a body punch but Aas moves out of range.
Sackett throws a body punch but Aas moves out of range.
Aas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
letting Aas counter with a right hand.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Aas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Aas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Aas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Aas slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Aas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Aas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Aas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett tries to clinch but Aas is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Aas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Aas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, jab by Sackett - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett with a hook.
Sackett scores with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Sackett.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Aas misses its intended target.
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sackett throws a jab when Aas was well out of range.
Aas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Sackett.
Sackett throws a lazy head kick
and Aas counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Sackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aas manages to avoid it.
Sackett is looking to slow Aas down with leg kicks.
Sackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Aas is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Aas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sackett scores with a decent looking hook.
Sackett clinches up with Aas and pushes him back against the cage.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Aas.
Nice body punch from Aas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aas.
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aas throws a head punch that misses.
Aas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aas throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aas's elbow.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Aas misses with some punches.
Aas lands an uppercut.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sackett, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett!
Mordecai Sackett retains his bantamweight title!
Mordecai Sackett 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 1 p4p, 1 weight class) and Saul Goodman (ranked 9 p4p, 2 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Goodman's choice of entrance music: Baba O'riley. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaunismieli has closed the distance and engaged Goodman in a clinch.
Goodman tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kaunismieli blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli - that landed with a thud.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Kaunismieli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kaunismieli effectively controlling the action here.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Kaunismieli stalling in the clinch but Goodman improves position.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Goodman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaunismieli.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli pushes Goodman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kaunismieli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaunismieli has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaunismieli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Goodman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kaunismieli seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Goodman can turn it around.
Goodman is trying to force a seperation but Kaunismieli has the dominant position.
Kaunismieli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Goodman letting Kaunismieli take a breather here.
Kaunismieli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman being controlled against the cage.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman lands a nice uppercut.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman gets through Kaunismieli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goodman or not.
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Kaunismieli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaunismieli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Goodman thuds his shin into the meat of Kaunismieli's side.
Goodman throws a leg kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaunismieli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodman. Goodman obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up but Goodman circles away and keeps his distance.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Kaunismieli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick from Kaunismieli lands but Goodman takes it in his stride.
Kaunismieli checks a low kick from Goodman.
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kaunismieli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kaunismieli loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
A slow jab from Kaunismieli misses its intended target.
Kaunismieli slips under a jab.
It looked like Kaunismieli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman cracks Kaunismieli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kaunismieli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman misses with a hook
and Kaunismieli counters with a good low kick that Goodman was not able to check.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Kaunismieli ducks down to avoid it.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut.
Goodman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kaunismieli on the side of the head.
Kaunismieli misses the jab.
Goodman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kaunismieli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Kaunismieli.
Goodman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Goodman blocks a low kick nicely.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws out a leg kick but Goodman moves out of range and Kaunismieli only half commits.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaunismieli connects with a crisp jab.
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Kaunismieli backing away here, and Goodman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Goodman misses with a leg kick.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
Kaunismieli misses with a looping right.
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch but Goodman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaunismieli works the jab nicely.
Kaunismieli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaunismieli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Kaunismieli thuds his right hand into Goodman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goodman throws a lazy body kick
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Goodman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
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 Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
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.
Kaunismieli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaunismieli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaunismieli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kaunismieli throwing a counter right hand but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli checks a leg kick.
Goodman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kaunismieli on the side of the head.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Kaunismieli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaunismieli slips a straight right by Goodman.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Goodman catches Kaunismieli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Kaunismieli coming out on top.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses the jab.
Goodman flicks out a counter leg kick but Kaunismieli steps away.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight right.
Kaunismieli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goodman finds it's way round the side to connect with Kaunismieli's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Goodman.
Goodman scores with a kick to the body.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses.
Goodman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Kaunismieli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kaunismieli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaunismieli lands with a right hand.
Goodman scores with a kick to the body.
Kaunismieli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice jab there from Goodman.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut
and Goodman counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli doesn't manage to clinch there - Goodman circles away.
Goodman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Goodman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaunismieli under the eye.
Kaunismieli lands with a right hand.
Goodman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kaunismieli counters by clinching up.
Kaunismieli lands a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaunismieli has Goodman pressed against the cage, preventing Goodman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kaunismieli has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaunismieli won't allow it.
Kaunismieli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodman is stalling here.
Goodman breaks the clinch.
Kaunismieli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goodman. Goodman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Goodman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kaunismieli counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman throws a leg kick which misses Kaunismieli's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaunismieli tries to avoid it.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range nicely.
Kaunismieli moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook
and Kaunismieli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaunismieli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goodman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kaunismieli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kaunismieli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goodman. Goodman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kaunismieli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaunismieli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goodman, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Goodman digs a right hand underneath Kaunismieli's ribcage. Kaunismieli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
Goodman breaks the clinch.
Goodman fakes the leg kick and cracks Kaunismieli in the body.
Goodman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Goodman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Goodman throws a push kick but Kaunismieli slaps the foot to one side.
Kaunismieli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli looks to land a combination. Goodman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Goodman jabs Kaunismieli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kaunismieli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaunismieli looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Kaunismieli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goodman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kaunismieli scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kaunismieli misses with a looping right.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goodman scores with a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Goodman.
Goodman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaunismieli.
Goodman feints and then cracks Kaunismieli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaunismieli down.
Kaunismieli with a nice cross.
Kaunismieli tries a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaunismieli.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaunismieli misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaunismieli slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Kaunismieli misses the shot to the body.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman thuds a left hand into Kaunismieli's body.
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kaunismieli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goodman doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaunismieli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodman looks to land a body kick but Kaunismieli moved away.
Kaunismieli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight left.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaunismieli loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Kaunismieli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goodman.
Kaunismieli connects with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Goodman blocks the leg kick.
Kaunismieli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goodman.
Goodman keeps the fight on the outside.
A left lands for Kaunismieli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
A nice side step and Goodman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Goodman digs a good hook to Kaunismieli's 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!
Goodman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up but Goodman circles away and keeps his distance.
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaunismieli.
Good work by Goodman as he checks the leg kick.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Kaunismieli throws a body kick that misses
and Goodman counters with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goodman.
Kaunismieli connects with a crisp jab.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Kaunismieli down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman lands a jab to the nose.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Kaunismieli's shoulder, as Kaunismieli tries to avoid the shot.
Kaunismieli fails to land with a series of punches.
Goodman lands a jab to the nose.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Kaunismieli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goodman misses with a body shot
letting Kaunismieli counter with a right hand.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaunismieli's sensitive parts.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaunismieli's sensitive parts.
Goodman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goodman walks into a left hand.
Kaunismieli looks to land a combination but Goodman avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman misses with a hook. Kaunismieli ducked under it nicely.
Kaunismieli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A shot to the body from Goodman misses
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaunismieli throws a low kick, looking for Goodman's leg but Goodman calmly moves out of range.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Kaunismieli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goodman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kaunismieli will feel that in the morning.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Kaunismieli ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Kaunismieli misses the jab.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Goodman misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Kaunismieli loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Saul Goodman just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goodman dips to his left and cracks Kaunismieli with an uppercut!
Kaunismieli avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Kaunismieli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Kaunismieli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaunismieli doesn't manage to clinch there - Goodman circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away.
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Kaunismieli misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman sizes up Kaunismieli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab, jab by Kaunismieli - just one landing.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Goodman is having none of it.
Goodman throws the kick towards the body but Kaunismieli avoids it.
Kaunismieli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kaunismieli loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Goodman jabs at Kaunismieli's body.
Goodman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kaunismieli rushes Goodman and presses him up against the cage.
Kaunismieli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
Goodman tries a body shot but Kaunismieli blocks it.
A short right from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with some punches.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Goodman.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman is trying to break free.
Kaunismieli works on Goodman's body with a couple of short punches.
Goodman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaunismieli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Goodman digs a good body shot into Kaunismieli's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kaunismieli checks a leg kick.
Kaunismieli blocks a low kick nicely.
Kaunismieli slips a jab from Goodman.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Kaunismieli throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a stiff right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Kaunismieli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goodman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Kaunismieli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goodman counters with a solid body kick.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Kaunismieli misses.
Kaunismieli throws a front kick aimed at Goodman's knee but Goodman avoids it well.
Goodman keeps the fight on the outside.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kaunismieli.
Goodman throws a low kick but Kaunismieli avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaunismieli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goodman.
Kaunismieli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Kaunismieli misses.
Kaunismieli checks a low kick from Goodman.
Kaunismieli blocks a jab.
Goodman throws a front kick aimed at Kaunismieli's knee but Kaunismieli avoids it well.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Kaunismieli slips the punch.
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Goodman throws an off balance right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman feints a counter leg kick.
Kaunismieli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kaunismieli doesn't manage to clinch there - Goodman circles away.
Goodman blocks a jab.
A low kick from Kaunismieli is predictable there
and Goodman counters with a nice leg kick.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
Goodman misses with a left hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Kaunismieli tenderised Goodman's leg. Goodman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goodman misses the jab.
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli feints a jab promting Goodman to slip. Kaunismieli then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Goodman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaunismieli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli tries to land a leg kick but Goodman saw it coming and moves away.
Goodman throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kaunismieli in his tracks.
Kaunismieli connects with a leg kick. Goodman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Kaunismieli off balance momentarily.
Goodman misses with a low kick as Kaunismieli jumps back.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut.
Goodman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kaunismieli throws an off balance right hand
and Goodman counters with a solid body kick.
Kaunismieli moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaunismieli will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
Kaunismieli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook.
Goodman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaunismieli lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Kaunismieli's shoulder, as Kaunismieli tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses
and Kaunismieli counters with an inside leg kick.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy uppercut
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaunismieli off the cage and back into range.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goodman thuds a left hand into Kaunismieli's body.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Kaunismieli ducks down to avoid it.
Kaunismieli tries to land a leg kick but Goodman saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
Kaunismieli scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick from Goodman misses.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman misses with the body kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a low kick, right behind Goodman 's knee.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goodman scores with a nice right hand.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaunismieli blocks a low kick nicely.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kaunismieli forces Goodman back against the cage and clinches.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch.
Goodman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaunismieli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Goodman walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman lands with a hook. Kaunismieli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donk. Goodman catches Kaunismieli right on the button with a cross.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Goodman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kaunismieli's head.
Kaunismieli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Kaunismieli wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab from Kaunismieli does it's job there.
Kaunismieli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat.
Goodman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kaunismielis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saul Goodman.
I think Goodman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!
During a confident post fight interview, Saul Goodman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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