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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merlin Mykchur (ranked 7186 p4p, 705 weight class) and Mass Hitta (ranked 9048 p4p, 765 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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204 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Merlin Mykchur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mass Hitta!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mykchur listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hitta throws a series of punches but Mykchur moves out of range.
Mykchur is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hitta.
Mykchur gets a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mykchur.
Hitta wants to stall.
Hitta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mykchur tries to pull guard but Hitta forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Mykchur tries to circle away but Hitta has him pinned against the ropes.
Hitta breaks from the clinch.
Mykchur throws a series of punches but Hitta avoids them all with ease.
Hitta throws a jab when Mykchur was well out of range.
Mykchur misses with a double jab.
Hitta was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mykchur moves into range and clinches up with Hitta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mykchur is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitta breaks the clinch.
Mykchur tries to clinch but Hitta is having none of it.
Mykchur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mykchur has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Hitta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mykchur to score with a decent uppercut.
Mykchur closes the distance and pushes Hitta back into the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mykchur.
Hitta tries to stall but Mykchur uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mykchur is trying to break free.
Hitta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mykchur blocks it with crossed arms.
Hitta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mykchur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mykchur moves in looking to clinch but Hitta pushes him off.
Mykchur lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hitta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mykchur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Hitta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mykchur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mykchur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hitta.
Hitta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hitta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mykchur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hitta gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hitta wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mykchur manages to pass to side control.
Hitta looks winded!
Mykchur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitta tries to get to full guard but Mykchur has control of the leg.
Mykchur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mykchur stops Hitta from getting back to his feet.
Hitta is refusing to be controlled, as Mykchur sits in half guard.
Mykchur stands up and beckons Hitta to join him on the feet.
Mykchur closes the distance and pushes Hitta back into the ropes.
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.
Mykchur tries to circle away but Hitta has him pinned against the ropes.
Hitta is trying to break free.
Mykchur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hitta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mykchur half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mykchur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hitta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mykchur.
Mykchur scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mykchur is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hitta reverses the position - he's now on top in Mykchur's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hitta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mykchur wants to sweep here but Hitta controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mykchur looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Merlin Mykchur dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mykchur thuds a left hand into Hitta's body.
Hitta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hitta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hitta throws the kick towards the body but Mykchur avoids it.
Mykchur dives in and grabs Hitta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hitta pushes down on Mykchur's head and hops out.
Hitta rushes Mykchur and presses him up against the ropes.
Hitta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mykchur to keep the fight standing.
Mykchur tries to stall but Hitta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mykchur tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hitta smiles and moves away.
Mykchur looks to score with a jab to the body but Hitta is just out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Hitta finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Merlin Mykchur is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mykchur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hitta has time to react.
Hitta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mykchur circles away.
Hitta throws a body shot but no joy.
Hitta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mykchur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mykchur digs a good hook to Hitta's body.
Hitta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merlin Mykchur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mykchur lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hitta is breathing heavily.
Mykchur darts in and clinches Hitta up against the ropes.
Hitta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Hitta as Mykchur shoots in.
Mykchur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hitta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hitta throws a nice looking combination but Mykchur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hitta circles away from the clinch attempt.
That kick from Hitta tenderised Mykchur's leg. Mykchur is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mykchur tries to clinch but Hitta is having none of it.
We've been informed that Hitta has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hitta misses with a few strikes there.
Mykchur shoots in but Hitta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitta misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitta loads up on a big right hand but Mykchur slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Mykchur misses its target.
Mykchur scores with a jab. Hitta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hitta looks to throw a body kick
and Mykchur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mykchur connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hitta momentarily.
Mykchur closes the distance and clinches.
Hitta trying to stall but Mykchur improves his position.
Mykchur blocks the elbow strike.
Mykchur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hitta prevents it.
Hitta misses with an elbow strike.
Mykchur throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hitta taking a breather.
Mykchur misses with an elbow over the top.
Hitta manages to break the clinch.
Mykchur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mykchur works over Hitta's head and body with a nice combination.
Mykchur connects with a body shot that sends Hitta's belly button to the back.
Hitta throws a big shot that misses.
Mykchur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hitta dodges the punch combination from Mykchur.
Hitta throws a head kick that Mykchur semi-blocks.
Mykchur moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitta breaks from the clinch.
Hitta tried to score with a low kick but Mykchur checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mykchur shoots for a takedown but Hitta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mykchur scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mykchur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hitta has time to react.
Mykchur avoids the head kick by Hitta.
Mykchur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitta can do to turn this around?
Mykchur closes the distance and pushes Hitta back into the ropes.
Hitta throws an elbow but it misses.
Hitta looking to throw knees to the head but Mykchur is blocking nicely.
Mykchur tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hitta just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Hitta.
Hitta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hitta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mykchur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Merlin Mykchur will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hitta misses with a head kick.
Mykchur tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hitta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mykchur lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mykchur is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hitta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mykchur tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hitta swivels and escapes.
Mykchur checks a leg kick.
Merlin Mykchur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hitta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mykchur seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hitta lands a head kick!
Hitta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mykchur's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mykchur pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hitta back to the ropes. Mykchur follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mykchur closes the distance and clinches.
Hitta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Hitta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mykchur's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hitta.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mykchur has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitta is pressed up against the ropes. Mykchur has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hitta down to the mat. Hitta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merlin Mykchur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mykchur went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mykchur cracks a nice hook into Hitta's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Mykchur.
Mykchur goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mykchur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Mykchur was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hitta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mykchur tries to clinch but Hitta is having none of it.
Mykchur lands a glancing blow to the side of Hitta's head.
Mykchur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hitta steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mykchur.
Hitta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mykchur connects with a body shot that sends Hitta's belly button to the back.
Mykchur moves into the clinch.
Hitta tries a knee to the head but Mykchur blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitta misses with a punch on the inside.
Mykchur presses Hitta against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mykchur jumps guard and drags Hitta to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mykchur manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
Mykchur has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Merlin Mykchur has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mykchur pulls guard successfully.
Hitta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mykchur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hitta stopping the sweep attempt from Mykchur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mykchur trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mykchur is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mykchur is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hitta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mykchur is looking to clinch but Hitta is avoiding it.
Hitta scores with a head kick. Mykchur tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mykchur lands with an uppercut that bounces Hitta off the ropes and back into range.
Hitta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hitta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mykchur defends it well.
Mykchur blocks the body kick.
Mykchur forces Hitta back against the ropes and clinches.
Mykchur is pressed up against the ropes. Hitta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mykchur down to the mat. Mykchur avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mykchur moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hitta gets tackled into the ropes by Mykchur. Mykchur maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitta prevents Mykchur from breaking the clinch.
Mass Hitta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hitta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mykchur.
Merlin Mykchur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hitta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mykchur blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin Mykchur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mykchur 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Merlin Mykchur!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Merlin Mykchur!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Merlin Mykchur!
Merlin Mykchur wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Coach Eddie Boxing (ranked 4284 p4p, 469 weight class) and TJ Goodard (ranked 4656 p4p, 498 weight class). Goodard has chosen A Sight to Behold as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Coach Eddie Boxing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, TJ Goodard!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boxing defends it nicely.
Boxing seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boxing tries to bum rush Goodard with a series of wild strikes but Goodard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goodard wants to clinch up but Boxing keeps it at a distance.
Boxing takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Goodard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Boxing as Goodard shoots in.
Goodard fails to land the takedown.
Coach Eddie Boxing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Goodard.
Goodard swats away the attempt to clinch by Boxing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxing scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boxing looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodard is just out of range.
Boxing lands a two punch combo.
It looks like TJ Goodard has been cut.
Coach Eddie Boxing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxing misses with a body shot.
Boxing sets himself, and Goodard steps forward looking for the clinch! Boxing avoids it this time.
Boxing stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boxing wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxing rushes Goodard and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Goodard tries to land a knee to the head but Boxing blocks with his arms.
Goodard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boxing smiles and moves away.
Boxing has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BAD BOY MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Boxing's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boxing duly obliges.
Goodard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boxing sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goodard somewhat.
Boxing moves into range and clinches up with Goodard.
Boxing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodard blocking some punches.
Goodard tries to pull guard but Boxing forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodard pulls Boxing into guard.
Boxing wants to pass the guard but Goodard is keeping the position.
Boxing trying to control but Goodard is working from the bottom.
Boxing 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.
Goodard tries to strike from the bottom.
Goodard working a defensive guard here.
Boxing being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxing preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goodard throws a solid leg kick but Boxing takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goodard.
Boxing throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goodard counters with a left to the body.
Boxing scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goodard.
Boxing throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goodard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boxing looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goodard is fending him off so far but Boxing persists. Nope, Goodard circles away and we're back to standing.
Boxing moves out of range of the body kick from Goodard.
Boxing tries to clinch but Goodard moves out of range.
Goodard feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxing doesn't manage to clinch there - Goodard circles away.
Boxing misses with a few strikes there.
Goodard shoots for a double leg takedown but Boxing sprawls well. He's pushed Goodard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goodard dives in for a single leg takedown but Boxing sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Boxing sizes up Goodard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Goodard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boxing tries to avoid it but Goodard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boxing to the ground. Boxing escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goodard looks winded!
Boxing has Goodard up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxing softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Boxing lands with a light punch inside.
Boxing works on Goodard's body with a couple of short punches.
Boxing stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boxing lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodard backwards.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Coach Eddie Boxing dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TJ Goodard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boxing darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boxing scores with a decent looking hook.
Boxing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goodard can do to turn this around?
Goodard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goodard goes for a double leg but Boxing avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Boxing continues to drive forward.
Coach Eddie Boxing is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Goodard with that takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Boxing finds it's target.
Boxing moves into the clinch.
Boxing makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodard misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodard breaks from the clinch.
Boxing connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Goodard is rocked!
Boxing scores with a hook to the body. Goodard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goodard is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxing clinches.
Boxing lands with a right to the head.
Goodard is still on wobbly legs! Can Boxing finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxing misses with the head strike.
Boxing misses with the head strike.
Boxing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxing.
Boxing misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxing fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxing.
Boxing swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodard blocks an uppercut.
Goodard blocking some punches.
Boxing throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boxing misses with the head strike.
Boxing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boxing throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodard.
Boxing misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodard seems to have recovered his senses.
Boxing lands with a right to the head.
Goodard is looking to break free of the clinch but Boxing has double underhooks.
Boxing scores with a shoulder strike.
Coach Eddie Boxing has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boxing throws a big uppercut that drops Goodard! More strikes from Boxing and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Goodard lies dazed against the ropes as Boxing celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coach Eddie Boxing!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Ferguson Jr (ranked 3714 p4p, 474 weight class) and Ginekes Poutanes (ranked 4570 p4p, 549 weight class). Kimbo Ferguson Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ginekes Poutanes's chin.
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221 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kimbo Ferguson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ginekes Poutanes!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Poutanes.
Ferguson Jr looks to land a left hand but Poutanes moved out of range nicely.
Ferguson Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Ferguson Jr.
Poutanes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ferguson Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Ferguson Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferguson Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferguson Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Ferguson Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson Jr fails to land.
Poutanes takes a shot to the head.
Poutanes blocking some punches.
Ferguson Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poutanes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poutanes tries a body shot but Ferguson Jr blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Poutanes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Poutanes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poutanes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferguson Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poutanes misses with some punches.
Poutanes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poutanes tries to circle away but Ferguson Jr has him pinned against the ropes.
Ferguson Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson Jr blocks a body shot from Poutanes.
Ferguson Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferguson Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Poutanes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferguson Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferguson Jr scores with a shot to the side of Poutanes's head.
Ferguson Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferguson Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Poutanes is rocked!
It looks like Ginekes Poutanes has been cut.
Poutanes blocking some punches.
Ferguson Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poutanes's elbow.
Poutanes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Poutanes blocks a body shot from Ferguson Jr.
Ferguson Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Poutanes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Poutanes.
Ferguson Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferguson Jr blocks a body shot from Poutanes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poutanes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poutanes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferguson Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferguson Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson Jr misses with the head strike.
Ferguson Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferguson Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poutanes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poutanes's coach down at Arvins Bootcamp was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Poutanes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Poutanes lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferguson Jr backwards.
Ferguson Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Poutanes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Poutanes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poutanes is leaning against Ferguson Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ferguson Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poutaness head.
Poutanes working hard to break the clinch.
Poutanes slows down the pace here.
Ferguson Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Poutanes controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poutanes.
Ferguson Jr is working Poutanes over against the ropes.
Ferguson Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Poutanes.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferguson Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson Jr misses with the head strike.
Poutanes prevents a body shot from Ferguson Jr.
Ferguson Jr prevents a body shot from Poutanes.
Poutanes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson Jr.
Poutanes takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poutanes digs a right hand underneath Ferguson Jr's ribcage. Ferguson Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Poutanes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Poutanes tries to work over Ferguson Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferguson Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poutanes's efforts to push away.
Ferguson Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Poutanes is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferguson Jr has double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Ferguson Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Poutanes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Ferguson Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ginekes Poutanes's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ferguson Jr misses with a body shot
and Poutanes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferguson Jr tries to clinch but Poutanes is having none of it.
Ferguson Jr throws a hook but Poutanes blocks it.
Ferguson Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Poutanes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferguson Jr is looking to clinch but Poutanes is avoiding it.
Ferguson Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poutanes connects with a body shot.
Ferguson Jr wants to clinch up but Poutanes keeps it at a distance.
Poutanes lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferguson Jr off the ropes and back into range.
Ferguson Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferguson Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Poutanes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson Jr is looking to clinch.
Ferguson Jr closes the distance but Poutanes moves to the side
and Ferguson Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poutanes throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Poutanes.
Ferguson Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poutanes was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Ferguson Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Poutanes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ferguson Jr throws a hook to the side of Poutanes's head but Poutanes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kimbo Ferguson Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poutanes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferguson Jr at a distance.
Ginekes Poutanes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poutanes takes a swing at Ferguson Jr's ribcage but misses.
Poutanes swings for the body but Ferguson Jr moves out of range.
Poutanes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poutanes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poutanes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ferguson Jr misses with a looping left.
Poutanes lands a jab to the nose.
Ferguson Jr is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poutanes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Ferguson Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferguson Jr pushes Poutanes up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ferguson Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Poutanes misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Poutanes.
Ferguson Jr takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson Jr fails to land.
Poutanes lands a big right hand that drops Ferguson Jr! The killer instinct kicks in and Poutanes finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Poutanes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ginekes Poutanes!
During a confident post fight interview, Ginekes Poutanes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Kimbo Ferguson Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm coming back better then ever'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Shawcross (ranked 8559 p4p, 683 weight class) and Bjorg Hrjinski (ranked 9681 p4p, 717 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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192 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Shawcross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorg Hrjinski!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shawcross throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan Shawcross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shawcross darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hrjinski gets full guard.
Hrjinski is trying to keep Shawcross in close.
Shawcross wants to get up but he can't break Hrjinski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hrjinski is controlling Shawcross's posture.
Shawcross wants to get up but he can't break Hrjinski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hrjinski working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Shawcross got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hrjinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shawcross has managed to get both his arms back between Hrjinski's legs - danger averted.
Shawcross controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hrjinski will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hrjinski looking to control.
Hrjinski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shawcross scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shawcross trying to control the action but Hrjinski is working from the bottom.
Shawcross decides to stand back up.
Hrjinski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shawcross gets a double leg takedown into Hrjinski's guard.
Shawcross postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrjinski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shawcross wants to pass the guard but Hrjinski is keeping the position.
Hrjinski looking to control.
Shawcross throws a big elbow that misses.
Hrjinski seems keen to control Shawcross's posture.
Shawcross prevents Hrjinski from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hrjinski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hrjinski manages to pull guard.
Shawcross trying to control but Hrjinski is working from the bottom.
Shawcross wants to pass the guard but Hrjinski is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hrjinski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hrjinski controls Shawcross momentarily but Shawcross frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hrjinski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
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 Ryan Shawcross will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Hrjinski dives in for a single leg takedown but Shawcross sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Ryan Shawcross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hrjinski.
Shawcross closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hrjinski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shawcross defends it nicely.
Ryan Shawcross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorg Hrjinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hrjinski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shawcross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shawcross drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shawcross has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shawcross tries to stand but Hrjinski is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrjinski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shawcross passes into half guard.
Hrjinski trying to control from the bottom.
Hrjinski wants to improve his position but Shawcross is controlling well.
Hrjinski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shawcross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hrjinski on the ground.
Hrjinski looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shawcross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hrjinski can do to turn this around?
Hrjinski wants to control the position but Shawcross says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Shawcross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hrjinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shawcross.
Shawcross is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Hrjinski to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrjinski wants to stand and escape but Shawcross is having none of it.
Hrjinski seems keen to control Shawcross's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shawcross tries to free his leg and advance position but Hrjinski is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hrjinski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hrjinski pulls guard.
Hrjinski is trying to keep Shawcross in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shawcross prevents Hrjinski from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hrjinski is trying to keep Shawcross in close.
Hrjinski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hrjinski trying to control the position.
Hrjinski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shawcross is controlling him.
Hrjinski trying to keep a closed guard but Shawcross is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hrjinski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Shawcross dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Shawcross. No joy for Hrjinski on that attempt.
Hrjinski shoots for a takedown but Shawcross saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shawcross throws a quick counter head kick but Hrjinski was just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hrjinski.
Hrjinski's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hrjinski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ryan Shawcross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorg Hrjinski.
Shawcross closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hrjinski quickly recovers to half guard.
Shawcross tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hrjinski.
Shawcross blocks the strikes from Hrjinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hrjinski is trying to maintain the position but Shawcross is very close to passing his half guard.
Hrjinski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shawcross trying to control but Hrjinski is working from the bottom.
Hrjinski trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shawcross feints and as Hrjinski raises his hands in defense, Shawcross changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hrjinski is trying to keep Shawcross in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrjinski is pulling down on Shawcross's head to control his posture.
Shawcross content to stall in guard here.
Shawcross prevents Hrjinski from getting back to his feet.
Hrjinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shawcross is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shawcross passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Hrjinski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ryan Shawcross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shawcross drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shawcross jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hrjinski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shawcross got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hrjinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shawcross has managed to get both his arms back between Hrjinski's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hrjinski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hrjinski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hrjinski has control of Shawcross's left arm, preventing Shawcross from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shawcross has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hrjinski.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hrjinski successfully pulls guard.
Hrjinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bjorg Hrjinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Shawcross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hrjinski is looking for a triangle but Shawcross pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Shawcross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shawcross, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Ryan Shawcross!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Ryan Shawcross!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Ryan Shawcross!
Ryan Shawcross wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Laiola (ranked 4852 p4p, 427 weight class) and Indian Icecapades (ranked 4657 p4p, 549 weight class). Icecapades has chosen I am India Song | Qaidi Band | Aadar | Anya | Arijit Singh | Yashita Sharma as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo Laiola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Indian Icecapades!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laiola throws out a loose jab but Icecapades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Icecapades on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laiola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laiola misses with a takedown attempt
and Icecapades counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Leonardo Laiola has been cut.
Laiola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laiola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laiola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laiola throws a hook to the side of Icecapades's head but Icecapades sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laiola tries to clinch but Icecapades is having none of it.
Laiola misses with a wild combination.
Laiola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Icecapades counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laiola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Icecapades displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laiola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Icecapades just misses with a punch to the body.
As Icecapades tries to get set, Laiola tries to push him back and clinch up but Icecapades manages to avoid the attempt.
Laiola throws a jab but it's blocked by Icecapades.
It seemed like Icecapades was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laiola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laiola sizes up Icecapades with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Icecapades lands a nice shot to the body.
Laiola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Icecapades.
Icecapades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laiola was well out of range. Poor timing from Icecapades.
Laiola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Icecapades counters with a right hand to the body.
Icecapades slips under a jab.
Laiola throws a hook but Icecapades avoids it easily.
Laiola lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for Laiola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Icecapades looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laiola misses with a left hand
and Icecapades counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laiola jabs Icecapades to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laiola misses with a double jab
and Laiola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leonardo Laiola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laiola connects with a body shot.
A jab from Icecapades does it's job there.
Icecapades misses with a hook.
Laiola swings away with a body shot that misses
and Icecapades counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laiola looks to score with a jab to the body but Icecapades is just out of range.
Laiola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Icecapades paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laiola misses with the combination.
Laiola shoots and misses
letting Icecapades counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Laiola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiola lands with a cross.
Icecapades waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laiola.
Laiola misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Icecapades.
Laiola throws a one two combo.
Icecapades with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laiola to score with a decent uppercut.
Laiola throws a series of punches but Icecapades avoids them all with ease.
Laiola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Icecapades was well out of range. Poor timing from Laiola.
Laiola moves out of range of the strikes.
Icecapades takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Icecapades takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laiola with a jab.
Laiola changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Icecapades tries to avoid it but Laiola manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Icecapades to the ground. Icecapades escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Icecapades just misses with a punch to the body.
Laiola has Icecapades up against the ropes in a clinch.
Icecapades tries to pull guard but Laiola holds him up against the ropes and eventually Icecapades drops back down to his feet.
Laiola misses with the head strike.
Icecapades blocking some punches.
Icecapades tries to pull guard but Laiola holds him up against the ropes and eventually Icecapades drops back down to his feet.
Icecapades breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laiola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Laiola fails with a takedown attempt.
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 Leonardo Laiola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Laiola's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Laiola misses with a hook to the body
and Icecapades cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laiola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Icecapades is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laiola.
Nice body punch from Laiola.
Laiola swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Icecapades counters with a straight right hand.
Icecapades throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Icecapades throws a lazy uppercut
and Laiola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Laiola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Icecapades.
Icecapades looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Icecapades throws a lazy right hand but Laiola 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.
Laiola scores with a nice head shot.
Laiola throws a jab when Icecapades was well out of range.
Icecapades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laiola misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Icecapades keeps the fight on the outside.
Laiola cracks Icecapades with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laiola throws a body punch but Icecapades moves out of range.
Icecapades doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Laiola moves in looking to clinch but Icecapades pushes him off.
Laiola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Indian Icecapades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Icecapades moves out of range of the strikes.
Leonardo Laiola is winning the standup battle so far.
Laiola swings away with a body shot that misses
and Icecapades counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leonardo Laiola's cut is getting worse.
Icecapades has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Laiola moves out of range as Icecapades strikes.
Icecapades lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Icecapades misses with a combination
and Laiola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laiola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Laiola - just one landing.
Icecapades uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laiola.
A big right from Laiola misses.
Laiola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Icecapades's head backwards.
Icecapades lands with a straight right. Laiola didn't see that one coming.
Laiola connects with a right hand. Icecapades shakes it off.
Icecapades works over Laiola's head and body with a nice combination.
Laiola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Icecapades is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laiola.
Laiola looks to score with a jab to the body but Icecapades is just out of range.
Icecapades now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Laiola throws a right hand that misses
and Icecapades counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leonardo Laiola's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Icecapades.
Laiola looks to clinch
enabling Icecapades to counter with a crisp jab.
Laiola throws a hook but Icecapades avoids it easily.
Laiola pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Icecapades back to the ropes. Laiola follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Some wild striking there from Laiola.
Laiola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Icecapades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laiola was well out of range. Poor timing from Icecapades.
Laiola shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Icecapades eats them both and turns towards Laiola to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Icecapades misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laiola.
Laiola with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Icecapades takes one on the button.
Laiola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Icecapades walks into a jab.
Icecapades avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Icecapades loads up on a big right hand but Laiola slips the punch.
Laiola throws a right hand that Icecapades ducks under and follows up with a left that Icecapades also avoids with ease.
Icecapades steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laiola.
Laiola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Icecapades lands with a hook. Laiola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Icecapades lands a body shot.
Laiola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Icecapades counters with a left hand that sends Laiola to the canvas!
Laiola is rocked!
Jeez, Leonardo Laiola's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Icecapades controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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 Leonardo Laiola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Laiola's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Laiola throws a hook to the side of Icecapades's head but Icecapades sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Icecapades darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Laiola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laiola misses with a left hand
and Icecapades counters with a stiff right hand.
Laiola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Laiola throws a jab when Icecapades was well out of range.
A nice side step and Icecapades releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Laiola lands a jab.
A slow jab from Laiola misses its intended target.
A big right from Laiola misses.
Laiola seems to have got his legs back now.
Laiola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laiola blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laiola just misses with a punch to the body.
Icecapades has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Laiola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Icecapades throws out the jab.
Icecapades jabs at Laiola's body.
Laiola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiola throws a lazy right hand but Icecapades sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laiola takes a swing at Icecapades's ribcage but misses.
Icecapades swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laiola throws a lazy right hand but Icecapades sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Icecapades was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Icecapades moves away from the strike by Laiola.
Icecapades has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laiola throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheers as Laiola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Icecapades doesn't seem phased though.
Icecapades moves out of range as Laiola strikes.
Laiola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laiola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Icecapades was well out of range. Poor timing from Laiola.
Laiola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Icecapades looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Icecapades moves into range and connects with a jab.
Icecapades misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laiola lands a jab to the nose.
Laiola misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Icecapades connects with a single shot there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leonardo Laiola's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Indian Icecapades!
Indian Icecapades managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norris Norton (ranked 4899 p4p, 164 weight class) and Muffin Wonder (ranked 3173 p4p, 104 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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290 lbs
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300 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Norris Norton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muffin Wonder!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A slow jab from Wonder misses its intended target.
Norton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Norton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wonder counters with a left to the body.
Norton swinging wildly here.
Wonder scores with the left hand. Norton knows he should have avoided that one.
Wonder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wonder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wonder throws a hook to the side of Norton's head but Norton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wonder slips under a jab from Norton.
Norton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wonder.
Norton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton looks to land a combination. Wonder sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Norton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wonder in his tracks.
Norton swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Norton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Norton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wonder.
Wonder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wonder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Wonder. Those never looked like landing.
As Wonder looks to move away, Norton throws a big counter combo but Wonder just gets out of the way.
Norton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wonder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Norton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norton tries to clinch up but Wonder circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Norton.
Wonder tests Norton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wonder avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonder misses with a looping right.
As Wonder looks to move away, Norton throws a big counter combo but Wonder just gets out of the way.
Wonder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wonder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Wonder. Norton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Wonder.
Norton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Norton throws a series of punches but Wonder avoids them all with ease.
Wonder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Norton throws a shot to the body.
Norris Norton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norton lands with a nice combination. Wonder backs away looking to recover.
Norton swinging wildly here.
Norton works over Wonder's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Norton misses.
Norton scores with a jab. Wonder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Norton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Norton misses with a two punch combination.
Norton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wonder misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Norton misses the target.
Wonder lands with a right hand.
It looks like Norris Norton has been cut.
Norton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wonder.
Norton throws a body punch but Wonder moves out of range.
A punch combination from Norton misses.
Norton is breathing heavily.
Norton doesn't manage to clinch there - Wonder circles away.
Wonder 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.
Norton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wonder.
It looked like Norton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Norton walks into a left hand.
A big right from Norton misses.
Wonder dodges the punch combination from Norton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonder rushes Norton and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton wants to break free but Wonder has control.
Wonder misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Norton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wonder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wonder scores with a shoulder strike.
We've been informed that Wonder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wonder drops Norton onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Norton is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Norton is rocked!
Wonder unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Norton! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Wonder is unloading with more strikes now! Norton drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muffin Wonder!
Muffin Wonder is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Lancaster (ranked 3174 p4p, 419 weight class) and Lyfe Wrecker (ranked 3232 p4p, 423 weight class). Lancaster comes to the ring accompanied by Straight Outta Compton. 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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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lyfe Wrecker!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrecker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wrecker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lancaster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wrecker.
Wrecker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wrecker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wrecker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lancaster manages to break the clinch.
Wrecker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lancaster counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lancaster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wrecker moves forwards but Lancaster connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wrecker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wrecker lands a head shot.
Wrecker slips under a jab.
Wrecker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrecker misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wrecker misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Wrecker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lancaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrecker throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrecker throws out the jab.
Lancaster connects with a single shot there.
No joy there for Wrecker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wrecker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lancaster scores with a hook.
Nick Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wrecker staying out of range there.
Wrecker darts in and clinches Lancaster up against the ropes.
Lancaster looking to slow down the pace here.
Wrecker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wrecker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Lyfe Wrecker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrecker checks a leg kick.
Wrecker throws a series of punches but Lancaster avoids them all with ease.
Lancaster shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lancaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrecker throws out the jab.
Lancaster attempts a counter takedown but Wrecker avoids it well and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrecker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
Wrecker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
Wrecker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wrecker pushes Lancaster up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wrecker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the body.
Lancaster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Wrecker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster looks to land a combination. Wrecker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lancaster throws a jab when Wrecker was well out of range.
Wrecker slips a jab and a cross from Lancaster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrecker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lancaster backs up against the ropes.
Wrecker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lancaster slips a jab from Wrecker.
Lancaster slips a jab and a cross from Wrecker.
Lancaster throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wrecker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lancaster throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wrecker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Wrecker counters with a left and a right that stings Lancaster.
Wrecker has closed the distance and engaged Lancaster in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrecker is stalling here.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrecker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wrecker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster tries to keep at a distance but Wrecker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wrecker is pushing Lancaster up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short uppercut from Wrecker.
Wrecker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lancaster lands a slapping body shot.
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wrecker gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wrecker throws a nice looking combination but Lancaster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lyfe Wrecker 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.
Lancaster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lancaster lands with a straight right. Wrecker didn't see that one coming.
Lancaster wants to clinch up but Wrecker keeps it at a distance.
Lancaster lands with an overhand left.
Lancaster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wrecker doesn't seem bothered though.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wrecker has time to react.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Wrecker moves out of range.
Lancaster fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wrecker! But no joy.
Wrecker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nick Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrecker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lancaster.
Wrecker is rocked!
Wrecker looks up at the clock. Bad move! Lancaster lands a right hand from hell, dropping Wrecker. Lancaster pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Lancaster!
A determined Nick Lancaster didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Curtis (ranked 2771 p4p, 372 weight class) and Yushin Sakuraba (ranked 4592 p4p, 550 weight class). Curtis comes into the arena with Russian Circles - Geneva blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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223 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yushin Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba throws a hook but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis lands with a nice body punch.
Curtis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Curtis tests Sakuraba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Curtis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Curtis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sakuraba throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curtis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
A short body shot lands from Curtis as the two fighters clinch.
Sakuraba prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Sakuraba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curtis.
Sakuraba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sakuraba misses with some punches.
Curtis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Curtis tries a body shot but Sakuraba blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curtis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sakuraba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Curtis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sakuraba backwards.
Sakuraba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sakuraba can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Sakuraba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Curtis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Curtis cracks Sakuraba with a nice body shot.
Sakuraba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakuraba's elbow.
Sakuraba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Curtis on the inside.
Curtis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sakuraba.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Sakuraba.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Curtis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sakurabas head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Curtis scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Curtis on the inside.
Curtis lands a right hand.
Sakuraba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curtis lands with a light punch inside.
Sakuraba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis pushes Sakuraba back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakuraba is rocked!
Sakuraba lands a nice shot to the body.
Sakuraba is still on wobbly legs! Can Curtis finish him?
Curtis pushes Sakuraba back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike.
Sakuraba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curtis lands a body shot.
Sakuraba looks winded!
Curtis gets through Sakuraba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sakuraba lands a nice shot to the body.
Curtis cracks Sakuraba with a nice body shot.
Curtis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sakuraba or not.
Curtis lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Curtis.
Curtis creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sakuraba with a big uppercut! Sakuraba tries to clinch up but Curtis pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Sakuraba to the mat! Sakuraba covers up and Curtis unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Curtis!
Our winner, Frank Curtis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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pop
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