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NJMMA #8: Super Heavyweights! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gamma Knox (ranked 9206 p4p, 251 weight class) and Maxim Popov (ranked 7674 p4p, 226 weight class). Knox comes into the arena with Naughty By Nature | Wickedest Man Alive blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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283 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gamma Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxim Popov!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popov misses with a two punch combination.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popov.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.
Popov tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Popov moves away and avoids it.
Popov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Maxim Popov has been cut.
Popov wants to clinch
and Popov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Popov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov misses with a looping left.
Popov doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Popov.
Popov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Popov stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Popov misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Popov moves to clinch but Knox breaks away
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Popov throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Popov misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Popov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maxim Popov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Popov misses.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Popov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Popov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Popov throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Popov throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Popov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox cracks Popov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Popov in his tracks.
Knox throws a body punch but Popov moves out of range.
Popov missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Popov.
Popov avoids the body shot from Knox.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov cracks Knox with an open hand slap.
Knox gets tackled into the cage by Popov. Popov maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popov blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox is working for takedown but Popov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knox is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Popov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Popov breaks from the clinch.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Popov counters with a stiff right hand.
Popov throws a big shot that misses.
Knox is looking for a counter combo.
A punch lands to the side of Knox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popov manages to avoid it.
Popov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Popov throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Popov 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 punch lands to the side of Knox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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 Gamma Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Popov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Popov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popov tries to clinch up.
Popov throws a good cross that connects.
Popov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
Popov connects with the punch.
Popov scores with a shot to the body.
Popov lands a big shot that drops Knox! Can he finish him?
It looks like Gamma Knox has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Popov is aware though and is defending well.
Popov gets to his feet - Knox follows without any prompting.
Maxim Popov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Popov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Popov manages to circle out of the way.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Popov moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Popov lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Popov's shoulder, as Popov tries to avoid the shot.
Popov lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Popov swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Popov manages to avoid it.
Popov misses with a jab to the body
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Popov connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
Knox misses with the combination.
Popov misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Popov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Popov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popov cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Knox scores with a nice right hand.
Popov looks to clinch
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox thuds his right hand into Popov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox lands a jab.
Popov tries to clinch up.
Popov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox throws a hook but Popov blocks it.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Popov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Popov throws a big shot that misses.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Popov walks into a left hand.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Popov manages to circle out of the way.
Popov misses with the combination.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Popov.
Popov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Popov with an uppercut!
Popov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov slips a straight right by Knox.
Popov misses with a hook
and Knox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knox.
Popov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popov throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
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!
Popov lands a jab to the nose.
Popov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Popov lands a slapping body shot.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Popov is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Popov.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Popov moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Popov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Popov is just out of range.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Popov throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
A slow jab from Popov misses its intended target.
Knox goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Popov throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
Popov slips under a jab from Knox.
Popov lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov misses with a body shot.
Popov moves to clinch but Knox breaks away
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Popov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov misses the shot to the body.
Knox tries to keep at a distance but Popov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Popov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Popov lands with a right to the head.
Popov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Popov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Popov is controlling him.
Popov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knox misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Popov controls the action.
Popov works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Popov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Popov.
Popov slows down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Popov.
Popov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Popov lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox tries to break free but Popov pushes him back against the cage.
Popov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popov moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popov moves away.
Popov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Popov.
Popov closes the distance and pushes Knox back into the cage.
Popov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Popov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Popov breaks the clinch.
Popov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Popov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popov misses the shot to the body.
Popov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Popov catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Popov.
Popov scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one.
Popov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Popov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Popov clobbers Knox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Popov doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popov.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Popov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Popov 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Popov!
An out of breath Maxim Popov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Kidman (ranked 9587 p4p, 792 weight class) and Jaren Jefferson (ranked 6978 p4p, 704 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kidman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You Can Run. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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204 lbs
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Kidman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jaren Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kidman has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferson.
Jefferson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jefferson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kidman after a bit of a struggle.
Kidman prevents Jefferson from breaking the clinch.
Kidman manages to break the clinch.
Kidman drives through and clinches with Jefferson against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kidman.
Kidman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jefferson's face.
Jefferson stalling in the clinch.
Jefferson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kidman to keep the fight standing.
Billy Kidman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaren Jefferson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidman jumps guard but Jefferson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kidman breaks from the clinch.
Jefferson tries for a takedown but Kidman circles away easily
and Kidman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kidman jumps guard but Jefferson stands there with Kidman around his waist. Kidman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidman is trying to drag Jefferson to the mat but Jefferson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kidman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jefferson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches.
Kidman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jefferson. Kidman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jefferson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jefferson gets a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kidman.
Kidman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jefferson wants to take the fight to the mat but Kidman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but Kidman holds him up against the cage and eventually Jefferson drops back down to his feet.
Kidman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jefferson blocks a head kick by Kidman.
Kidman has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jefferson.
Kidman has closed the distance and engaged Jefferson in a clinch.
Jefferson pulls guard effortlessly.
Jefferson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson swinging wildly here.
Kidman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jefferson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson shoots in but no luck this time.
Kidman doesn't manage to clinch there - Jefferson circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidman leaves Jefferson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses.
Kidman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jefferson looks winded!
Jefferson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jefferson wants it to stay on the feet.
Kidman darts in and clinches Jefferson up against the cage.
Jefferson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kidman breaks the clinch.
Jefferson stuffs the takedown attempt from Kidman. Kidman gets slowly back to his feet.
Kidman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Jefferson connects with a body shot.
Kidman instigates a clinch.
Kidman can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kidman smiles and moves away.
Jefferson tries to clinch there but Kidman circles away.
Jefferson clinches up against the cage.
Jefferson tries a body shot but Kidman blocks it.
Kidman is trying to pull guard but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage.
Kidman manages to break the clinch.
Jefferson clinches.
Jefferson jumps guard but Kidman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kidman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kidman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jefferson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kidman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jefferson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaren Jefferson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kidman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jefferson swivels and escapes.
Jefferson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jefferson is looking to clinch but Kidman is avoiding it.
Kidman doesn't manage to clinch there - Jefferson circles away.
Kidman dives in and grabs Jefferson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jefferson pushes down on Kidman's head and hops out.
Jefferson is looking for the big counter here.
Kidman dives in for a single leg takedown but Jefferson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Kidman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson clinches with his opponent.
Kidman is trying to pull guard but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but Kidman holds him up against the cage and eventually Jefferson drops back down to his feet.
Jefferson is trying to pull guard but Kidman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidman is pressed up against the cage. Jefferson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kidman down to the mat. Kidman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jefferson tries to clinch up.
Jefferson wants to clinch but Kidman slips to the side
and Kidman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kidman throws a head kick but Jefferson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Billy Kidman is winning the standup battle so far.
Kidman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jefferson tries to avoid it but Kidman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jefferson to the ground. Jefferson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kidman looks to land a combination but Jefferson avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jefferson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kidman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jefferson counters with a left to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jefferson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kidman walks away with a smile on his face. Jefferson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jefferson tries to clinch up.
Jefferson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKidman.
Jefferson drives through and clinches with Kidman against the cage.
Kidman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jefferson misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jefferson pulls Kidman in close to his closed guard and prevents Kidman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jefferson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kidman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kidman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jefferson is trying to control the position but Kidman postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidman trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Jefferson wants to sweep here but Kidman controlling him for the moment.
Kidman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kidman slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jefferson keeps working.
Jefferson tries to get to full guard but Kidman has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kidman in particular looking to stall.
Jefferson punching from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jefferson wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jefferson keeps the fight on the outside.
Billy Kidman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kidman fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kidman shoots and misses
and Jefferson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jefferson misses with a double jab.
Jaren Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kidman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaren Jefferson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kidman is looking to clinch.
Jefferson instigates a clinch.
Jefferson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kidman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kidman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kidman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kidman wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kidman backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kidman defends well and Jefferson ends up having to push Kidman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kidman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kidman has Jefferson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jefferson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Billy Kidman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaren Jefferson.
Jefferson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kidman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kidman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jefferson as he jumps to the side.
A solid body kick from Kidman.
Jefferson clinches up with Kidman and pushes him back against the cage.
Kidman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jefferson smiles and moves away.
Jefferson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jefferson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jefferson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jefferson misses with a wild combination.
Kidman looking to score a takedown here. Jefferson is defending well but Kidman drives through and ends up in Jefferson's guard.
Jefferson is trying to keep Kidman in close.
Kidman stands up from Jefferson's guard - Kidman perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kidman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jefferson pinned against the cage. Jefferson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kidman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jefferson circles away.
Jefferson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidman moves in looking to clinch but Jefferson pushes him off.
Jefferson scores with a three punch combo!
Jefferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kidman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jefferson sprawls and moves away.
Kidman tries for a takedown but Jefferson circles away easily
and Jefferson counters with a two punch combo.
Kidman tries to keep at a distance but Jefferson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but Kidman won't allow it.
Jefferson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kidman backwards.
Jefferson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kidman up against the cage.
Jefferson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kidman wants to take the fight to the mat but Jefferson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kidman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kidman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jefferson is defending well for now.
Kidman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jefferson is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jefferson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Billy Kidman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaren Jefferson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jefferson managing to block the knees to the body from Kidman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaren Jefferson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jefferson 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaren Jefferson!
In defeat, Billy Kidman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Kawasaki (ranked 6653 p4p, 204 weight class) and Strong Strongman (ranked 9146 p4p, 247 weight class). Strong Strongman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
295 lbs
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20
290 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Kawasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Strong Strongman!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawasaki gets a clinch.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kawasaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawasaki lands a nice uppercut.
Strongman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Strongman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kawasaki is defending well for now.
Strongman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kawasaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kawasaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kawasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strongman tries to land knees in the clinch but Kawasaki avoids the damage to the body.
Kawasaki avoids the elbow strike from Strongman, against the cage.
Strongman blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawasaki.
Kawasaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kawasaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kawasaki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kawasaki lands a left hand.
Strongman misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Strongman.
It looks like Eddie Kawasaki has been cut.
Strongman throws an elbow that misses.
Strongman misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strongman throws an elbow but misses.
Kawasaki blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strongman.
Nice body punch from Kawasaki.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki misses with some punches.
Kawasaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawasaki blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawasaki's brow.
A short right from Kawasaki.
Strongman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kawasaki is defending well for now.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strongman to keep the fight standing.
Strongman misses with an elbow strike.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike from Strongman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawasaki's brow.
Strongman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
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!
Kawasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawasaki tries to work over Strongman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strongman missing with knees to the body.
Kawasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki is trying to maintain a safe position but Strongman gets an underhook and turns Kawasaki into the cage.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawasaki's brow.
Kawasaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strongman missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strongman throws an elbow but misses.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kawasaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
A short body shot lands from Kawasaki as the two fighters clinch.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike from Strongman.
Strongman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kawasaki is defending well for now.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strongman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kawasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawasaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strongmans head.
Kawasaki trying to control the position but instead, Strongman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kawasaki into the cage.
Come on Kawasaki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike.
Kawasaki avoiding damage as Strongman throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kawasaki.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawasaki's brow.
Kawasaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Strongman blocks an uppercut.
Kawasaki lands an uppercut.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kawasaki avoids the elbow strike from Strongman, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strongman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kawasaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strongman backwards.
Strongman lands a good knee to the midsection. Kawasaki won't want to take too many of those.
Kawasaki is breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawasaki's brow.
Kawasaki avoids the elbow strike from Strongman, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strongman misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strongman throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strongman throws an elbow but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kawasaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kawasaki is looking to control Strongman's arms but Strongman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kawasaki has his back to the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strongman throws an elbow but misses.
Kawasaki tries to score a body lock takedown but Strongman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Strongman takes a shot to the head.
Strongman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kawasaki managing to block the knees to the body from Strongman.
Kawasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.
Strongman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kawasaki's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strong Strongman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Kawasaki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kawasaki rushes Strongman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kawasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.
Strongman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Strong Strongman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Kawasaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Strongman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kawasaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strongman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kawasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawasaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kawasaki blocks the elbow strike.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strongman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kawasaki's defenses.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawasaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Strongman.
Strongman misses with an elbow over the top.
Kawasaki stalling in the clinch but Strongman improves position.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
Strongman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kawasaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strongman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike from Strongman.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawasaki's brow.
Kawasaki pushes Strongman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawasaki managing to block the knees to the body from Strongman.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawasaki scores with a shot to the side of Strongman's head.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Strongman.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strongman throws an elbow but misses.
Kawasaki lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawasaki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kawasaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kawasaki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Strongman uses from the top position.
Kawasaki is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Strongman dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawasaki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Strongman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kawasaki is looking to get back to his feet here but Strongman is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kawasaki's back.
Strongman decides to get back to his feet. A strange decision but one that the crowd certainly appreciate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Kawasaki.
Strongman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kawasaki clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kawasaki fails to land.
Strongman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike from Strongman.
Good body shot from Kawasaki.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawasaki's brow.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike.
Kawasaki blocks the elbow strike.
Kawasaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strongman blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strongman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kawasaki lands an uppercut.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strongman lands an elbow that stopped Kawasaki in his tracks for a moment.
Eddie Kawasaki's cut is getting worse.
Strongman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kawasaki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kawasaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Strongman throws an elbow that misses.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strongman throws an elbow but it misses.
Kawasaki avoiding damage as Strongman throws knees to the body.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kawasaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strongman backwards.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kawasaki is leaning against Strongman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Strongman takes a shot to the head.
Kawasaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strongman backwards.
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 Eddie Kawasaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Kawasaki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kawasaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kawasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Strongman.
Kawasaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kawasaki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by Kawasaki.
Strongman takes a shot to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Strongman in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kawasaki misses with some punches.
Kawasaki is trying to stall.
Kawasaki lands a shot to the body.
Kawasaki is looking to control Strongman's arms but Strongman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kawasaki has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strongman lands an elbow just above Kawasaki 's eye.
Kawasaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kawasaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strongman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kawasaki stalling in the clinch but Strongman improves position.
Strongman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawasaki avoiding damage as Strongman throws knees to the body.
Kawasaki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Eddie Kawasaki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eddie Kawasaki's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Strong Strongman!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Blakemore (ranked 4224 p4p, 202 weight class) and Martin Finger (ranked 8595 p4p, 330 weight class). Blakemore comes into the arena with Down with the Trumpets blaring out of the sound system. Martin Finger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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138 lbs
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138 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Blakemore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martin Finger!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finger scores with a body shot.
Finger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blakemore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IC&E Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Blakemore tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Finger counters with a stiff right hand.
Finger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blakemore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finger misses with a wild body shot.
Finger misses with a wild combination.
Martin Finger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finger catches Blakemore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blakemore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blakemore scrambles back to his feet.
Finger scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Finger finds it's way through Blakemore's defenses.
Finger displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blakemore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finger lands with a straight right. Blakemore didn't see that one coming.
Finger tries to clinch up but Blakemore circles away and keeps his distance.
Finger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blakemore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finger throws out a powerful jab.
Blakemore closes the distance and clinches.
Finger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Finger is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Blakemore can't fight it off and eventually Finger manages to take the fight to the floor. Blakemore looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blakemore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finger defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blakemore looking for a guillotine here but Finger defends easily.
Finger stays in close to Blakemore's body and controls the position.
Blakemore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blakemore lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Blakemore drops back looking for a leg! Finger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Finger manages to kick Blakemore off! Blakemore jumps back into Finger's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blakemore thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Finger keeping moving, preventing Blakemore from controlling successfully.
Blakemore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Finger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blakemore is looking to work some ground and pound but Finger has wrist control.
Finger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blakemore.
Blakemore trying to control the position from guard on top but Finger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blakemore is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blakemore is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Finger dominated that round.
That's time! Blakemore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Finger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blakemore.
Blakemore slips a straight right by Finger.
Blakemore tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Finger manages to circle out of the way.
Finger tries to close the distance and clinch but Blakemore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blakemore shoots in looking for a takedown. Finger tries to sprawl out of it but Blakemore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Finger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blakemore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finger is fending him off so far but Blakemore persists. Nope, Finger circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Blakemore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blakemore tries for a takedown but Finger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Finger just misses with a punch to the body.
As Finger tries to get set, Blakemore tries to push him back and clinch up but Finger manages to avoid the attempt.
Finger scores with a jab. Blakemore acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blakemore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finger finds it's way round the side to connect with Blakemore's head.
Finger lands with a hook. Blakemore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finger cracks Blakemore with a good jab.
Martin Finger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Finger cracks Blakemore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blakemore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blakemore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Finger defends well and Blakemore ends up having to push Finger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blakemore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blakemore has his takedown stuffed
and Finger counters with a stiff right hand.
Blakemore walks into a jab.
Blakemore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Finger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Finger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blakemore on the side of the head.
Blakemore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Finger throws out a counter right but Blakemore avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finger tries to clinch but Blakemore moves out of range.
Blakemore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blakemore was well out of range. Poor timing from Finger.
Blakemore appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blakemore shoots for a double leg takedown but Finger sprawls well. He's pushed Blakemore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin Finger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finger lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Finger lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Finger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finger lands a glancing blow to the side of Blakemore's head.
Finger leaves Blakemore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blakemore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finger pinned against the cage. Finger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Finger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finger lands a lovely overhand right.
Finger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Finger looks to move away, Blakemore throws a big counter combo but Finger just gets out of the way.
Finger lands with a cross.
Blakemore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Finger.
Finger thuds his right hand into Blakemore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab, jab by Finger - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blakemore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blakemore shoots in for a double leg but Finger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blakemore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blakemore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Finger leaves Blakemore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Finger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finger throws a series of punches but Blakemore moves out of range.
Blakemore half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Finger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blakemore's head.
Finger connects with a looping right hand.
Finger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Finger works Blakemore's body with a nice hook.
Finger 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.
Finger lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Finger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Finger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Finger tries to clinch up but Blakemore circles away and keeps his distance.
Blakemore went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blakemore.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finger! But no joy.
Finger lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finger. Blakemore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blakemore is looking to counter the offense by Finger and move into the clinch.
Blakemore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Finger tries to avoid it but Blakemore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Finger to the ground. Finger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Finger there.
We've been informed that Finger has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blakemore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Finger defends well and Blakemore ends up having to push Finger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Blakemore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finger checks a low kick from Blakemore.
Blakemore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Finger lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finger tests Blakemore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blakemore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Finger tries to avoid it but Blakemore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Finger to the ground. Finger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finger.
Finger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Finger there.
Blakemore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Blakemore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blakemore is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Finger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blakemore is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Finger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blakemore working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Blakemore working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blakemore is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Finger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blakemore is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Finger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martin Finger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blakemore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finger keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Finger is looking to reverse the position.
Blakemore tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blakemore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Finger has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blakemore wants to control but Finger is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Finger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finger winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Finger!
Martin Finger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Tom Blakemore stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll come back much stronger! Watch this space!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ugly Dirty (ranked 4877 p4p, 165 weight class) and Takeo Takeshi (ranked 5456 p4p, 180 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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300 lbs
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285 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ugly Dirty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Takeo Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeshi rushes Dirty and presses him up against the cage.
Takeshi's coach down at Makoa - Hilo Cheapest Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Takeshi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Takeshi is stalling here.
Takeshi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Takeshi is pushing Dirty up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dirty throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takeshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Dirty managing to block the knees to the body from Takeshi.
Dirty gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Takeo Takeshi has been cut.
Takeshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takeshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takeshi takes an elbow to the temple.
Takeshi working hard to break the clinch.
Dirty lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Takeo Takeshi's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Dirty.
The cut above Takeo Takeshi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Takeo Takeshi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ugly Dirty!
A less than humble Ugly Dirty misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernandinho Da Costa (ranked 5141 p4p, 546 weight class) and Jackie Lo (ranked 4553 p4p, 489 weight class). Jackie Lo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fernandinho Da Costa's chin.
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241 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernandinho Da Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jackie Lo!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Costa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lo.
Lo misses with a wild body shot.
Lo swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Costa.
Lo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Da Costa with a body shot.
Da Costa throws out a loose jab but Lo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Da Costa with a body shot.
Lo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Da Costa misses with a body shot.
Da Costa clinches up against the cage.
Da Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Lo controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Da Costa.
Da Costa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lo lands a right hand.
Lo pushes Da Costa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Costa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Lo.
It looks like Fernandinho Da Costa has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Costa lands a body shot.
Lo looking to stall.
Da Costa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lo tries to work over Da Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lo lands a body shot.
Da Costa throws a punch but it's blocked by Lo.
Da Costa misses with some punches.
Da Costa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lo backwards.
Da Costa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lo throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Lo as the two fighters clinch.
Da Costa swings wildly with an uppercut but Lo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lo.
Da Costa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Da Costa's elbow.
Da Costa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lo backwards.
Lo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lo lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Costa backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Costa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Da Costa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Lo fails to land.
Lo digs a right hand into Da Costa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Da Costa's gas tank.
Lo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Da Costa misses with a punch on the inside.
Da Costa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lo backwards.
Da Costa blocking some punches.
Da Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Lo blocks an uppercut.
Lo blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lo.
Lo tries to throw a body punch but Da Costa avoids it by throwing Lo back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lo.
A hook to the body from Lo.
Lo lands a body shot.
Da Costa is breathing heavily.
Lo throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Costa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Costa throws a head punch that misses.
Da Costa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Costa tries to throw a body punch but Lo avoids it by throwing Da Costa back against the cage.
Lo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Da Costa tries to work over Lo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Costa lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Da Costa fails to land.
Lo has a couple of punches blocked by Da Costa.
Da Costa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Da Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Da Costa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Costa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Costa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Da Costa.
Da Costa has a couple of punches blocked by Lo.
Lo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Costa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lo.
Da Costa prevents a body shot from Lo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lo.
Da Costa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lo can't find room to land a body shot as Da Costa controls the action.
Lo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Costa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lo.
Da Costa misses with a punch on the inside.
Da Costa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Costa misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Costa blocks a body shot from Lo.
A body shot lands from Da Costa.
Lo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Costa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Da Costa swings wildly with an uppercut but Lo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lo blocking some punches.
Da Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Fernandinho Da Costa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fernandinho Da Costa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Da Costa fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Lo misses the target.
Da Costa tries to clinch up.
Da Costa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lo counters with a straight right hand.
Da Costa tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Lo counter with a right hand.
Da Costa misses with a looping right.
Da Costa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lo on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Da Costa. Beautiful body shot.
Da Costa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Costa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fernandinho Da Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Lo misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Costa closes the distance and clinches.
Lo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Lo as the two fighters clinch.
Da Costa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lo prevents a body shot from Da Costa.
Da Costa misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lo.
Da Costa tries a body shot but Lo blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Da Costa.
Lo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lo tries to work over Da Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Costa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Costa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Da Costa.
Da Costa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lo throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Costa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lo struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Costa controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Da Costa fails to land.
A short left from Lo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lo lands a right hand.
Da Costa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lo.
Da Costa tries a body shot but Lo blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Lo.
Da Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lo's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lo.
Fernandinho Da Costa's cut is getting worse.
Da Costa working aggressively here.
Da Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Costa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lo.
A head punch on the inside from Da Costa fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Lo as the two fighters clinch.
Lo prevents a body shot from Da Costa.
Da Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Costa lands with a short shot to the head.
Da Costa tries to work over Lo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fernandinho Da Costa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Da Costa throws a punch but it's blocked by Lo.
Da Costa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Da Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Lo controls his hands.
Lo lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lo.
Da Costa blocks a body shot from Lo.
Da Costa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Costa swings wildly with an uppercut but Lo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lo misses with the head strike.
Lo works on Da Costa's body with a couple of short punches.
Lo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Da Costa backwards.
Da Costa is rocked!
Fernandinho Da Costa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Lo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Da Costa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Da Costa backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lo tries to throw a body punch but Da Costa avoids it by throwing Lo back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lo dips a shoulder and cracks Da Costa with a mighty uppercut! Da Costa falls back against the cage and Lo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Da Costa is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackie Lo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackie Lo thanked Free Bands inc. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mongolian Muslim (ranked 4840 p4p, 162 weight class) and David Smathers (ranked 4621 p4p, 153 weight class). Muslim's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Modern Mongolian Music - "Sandy Desert". Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mongolian Muslim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Smathers!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muslim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smathers looks to score with a jab to the body but Muslim is just out of range.
Muslim scores with a body shot.
Muslim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Muslim lands a glancing blow to the side of Smathers's head.
Smathers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smathers tries for a takedown but Muslim circles away easily
and Muslim counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muslim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smathers walks straight into a right hand from Muslim - that's dropped him! Muslim jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Smathers from any more punishment! Smathers complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mongolian Muslim!
Mongolian Muslim managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Azumah (ranked 3563 p4p, 332 weight class) and Rambo Tan (ranked 5396 p4p, 457 weight class). Tan has chosen He's a Pirate as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Jerry Azumah has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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148 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerry Azumah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rambo Tan!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azumah with a nice cross.
Azumah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Azumah digs a good hook to Tan's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Azumah. That snapped Tan's head back.
Tan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Azumah lands a right hook to the body.
Azumah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Azumah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Azumah digs a good body shot into Tan's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azumah lands a big uppercut and Tan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tan looks OK. Azumah waves Tan back to his feet!
Tan is rocked!
Azumah lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerry Azumah!
The defeated Rambo Tan had this to say: 'next time dipshit'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyreke Mechanic (ranked 4421 p4p, 533 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 4012 p4p, 504 weight class). Max Power has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyreke Mechanic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mechanic.
Mechanic gets a clinch.
Mechanic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mechanic tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Mechanic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Power looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mechanic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mechanic is defending well for now.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
Mechanic working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanic blocks an uppercut.
Mechanic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A cross from Mechanic lands.
Power throws a body shot but no joy.
Mechanic throws a sloppy body shot
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mechanic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Mechanic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Power misses with a looping right.
Mechanic lands a head shot.
Mechanic slips a jab from Power.
Mechanic throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Mechanic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Power moves away from the strike by Mechanic.
Mechanic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Mechanic.
Mechanic misses with a hook to the body
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mechanic avoids the body shot from Power.
Mechanic swinging wildly here.
Mechanic dips to his left and cracks Power with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Mechanic.
Power throws a jab when Mechanic was well out of range.
Mechanic scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mechanic throws a hook but Power avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Power! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mechanic. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power fails to land with a series of punches.
Power instigates a clinch.
Mechanic has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Power working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Power unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mechanic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mechanic prevents a body shot from Power.
Mechanic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power breaks from the clinch.
Power moves into range and clinches up with Mechanic.
Mechanic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power working aggressively here.
Power misses with the head strike.
Power blocking some punches.
Power scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Tyreke Mechanic has been cut.
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mechanic scores with a body shot.
Power moves into the clinch.
Power breaks from the clinch.
Mechanic misses the jab.
Power gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Power tries to land knees in the clinch but Mechanic avoids the damage to the body.
Power breaks from the clinch.
Power avoids the body shot from Mechanic.
Power swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Power walks into a left hand.
Power throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power feints a jab promting Mechanic to slip. Power then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mechanic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mechanic finds it's way round the side to connect with Power's head.
Mechanic throws an overhand right that lands on Power's shoulder, as Power tries to avoid the shot.
Power uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mechanic has time to react.
Mechanic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Power will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mechanic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Power.
Mechanic tests Power's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mechanic throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Mechanic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
Power is looking for the big counter here.
Mechanic throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Power on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Power will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyreke Mechanic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mechanic moves out of range as Power strikes.
Mechanic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mechanic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mechanic swings widly with a right hand
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Power lands a nice hook to Mechanic's body. Mechanic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mechanic takes the fight into the clinch.
Mechanic tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Power there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanic missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Power misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Mechanic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Power dips to his left and cracks Mechanic with an uppercut!
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mechanic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mechanic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mechanic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Power.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mechanic slips a straight right by Power.
Power throws a shot from downtown. Mechanic moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Mechanic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Power staying out of range there.
Mechanic throws a body shot but no joy.
Power throws a jab when Mechanic was well out of range.
Power 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.
Power works Mechanic's body with a nice hook.
Mechanic slips a jab from Power.
Power staying out of range there.
Power takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
Mechanic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mechanic missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mechanic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mechanic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mechanic misses with an uppercut. Power saw that one coming.
Mechanic loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
Power is looking for the big counter here.
Mechanic lands a jab to the nose.
Mechanic misses with a lunging right hand
and Mechanic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Power lands a nice shot that snaps Mechanic's head back.
Power has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Power jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mechanic swings widly with a right hand
and Power counters with a left to the body.
Power takes a jab right on the kisser.
Power avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Power unleashes a big counter combination but Mechanic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mechanic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mechanic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Power misses.
Mechanic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Power slips under a jab from Mechanic.
Mechanic connects with a body shot that sends Power's belly button to the back.
Good standup being displayed there by Power as he connects with a hook.
Mechanic throws a body shot but no joy.
Mechanic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mechanic rushes Power and presses him up against the cage.
Power blocks a body shot from Mechanic.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Power looking to throw knees to the head but Mechanic is blocking nicely.
Mechanic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Power obliges.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mechanic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mechanic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Power lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mechanic blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Mechanic.
Mechanic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Power has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Power.
Mechanic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mechanic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Power manages to break the clinch.
Mechanic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mechanic on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyreke Mechanic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mechanic tests Power's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mechanic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mechanic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Mechanic.
Power avoids the body shot from Mechanic.
Despite the aggression on Power's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mechanic tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
Mechanic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Power manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Power now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Power throws a hook but Mechanic avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power lands with an uppercut that bounces Mechanic off the cage and back into range.
Power clinches up against the cage.
Power unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mechanic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mechanic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Mechanic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mechanic is rocked!
Max Power seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Power crunches a lovely knee into Mechanic's ribcage.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Mechanic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees to the body from Power.
Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mechanic seems to have got his legs back now.
Power misses with a wild combination.
Power clinches up against the cage.
Mechanic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Power scores with a shoulder strike.
Mechanic swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Power.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mechanic takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mechanic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Power lands a knee to the body.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Mechanic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Mechanic controls the action.
Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Power misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mechanic misses the target.
Mechanic ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Power gets tackled into the cage by Mechanic. Mechanic maintains the clinch.
Power looking to throw knees to the head but Mechanic is blocking nicely.
Power misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mechanic.
Good body shot from Power.
Mechanic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power scores with a shoulder strike.
Mechanic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.
Power manages to break the clinch.
Power misses with an uppercut
and Mechanic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mechanic throws a shot to the body.
Power lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mechanic looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
Good shot there by Power.
Mechanic stuns Power with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mechanic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Power counters with a three punch combo that has Mechanic backing up. Mechanic nods at Power to acknowledge the strikes.
Power moves into the clinch.
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!
Power tries to land knees in the clinch but Mechanic avoids the damage to the body.
Mechanic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyreke Mechanic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mechanic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mechanic throws an off balance right hand
and Power cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mechanic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Power's head backwards.
Power thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Power tries to get set, Mechanic tries to push him back and clinch up but Power manages to avoid the attempt.
Mechanic misses with a hook
and Power counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mechanic throws a lazy uppercut
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Power moves into range and clinches up with Mechanic.
Power tries to work over Mechanic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Power with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Power.
Mechanic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Power 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Power!
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