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PFF 14w Chavez vs Kane PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Park (ranked 4100 p4p, 457 weight class) and Sasuke Uchiha (ranked 23693 p4p, 703 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Park!
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, Sasuke Uchiha!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Park scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A looping hook to the body misses from Uchiha. Park does a little dance to reset his feet.
Park lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ron Park seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Park throws a series of punches but Uchiha moves out of range.
Park misses with the combination.
Park looks to score with a jab to the body but Uchiha is just out of range.
Uchiha throws a body punch but Park moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha misses the shot to the body.
Park throws a right hand that Uchiha ducks under and follows up with a left that Uchiha also avoids with ease.
Park misses with a hook. Uchiha ducked under it nicely.
Uchiha is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Park with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uchiha throws a body punch but Park moves out of range.
Park ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Uchiha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Park comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Uchiha.
Nice uppercut lands for Park. That snapped Uchiha's head back.
Uchiha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Park cracks Uchiha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uchiha tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Park counters with a straight right hand.
Park lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uchiha jabs Park to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Uchiha looks to score with a jab to the body but Park is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Park on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Uchiha jabs at Park's body.
Uchiha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Park rather than just go for the knockout.
Park connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Park was well out of range. Poor timing from Uchiha.
Uchiha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Uchiha lands a nice looking body shot.
Park feints a jab promting Uchiha to slip. Park then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Uchiha slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Uchiha is rocked!
Park lands with a good body shot.
Uchiha misses with a jab to the body
and Park counters with a crisp right that sends Uchiha to the canvas! Park follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Park!
Ron Park decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Morris (ranked 4873 p4p, 485 weight class) and Yoshihiro Nakayama (ranked 5011 p4p, 500 weight class). Morris comes into the arena with AWOLNATION - Sail blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nakayama's choice of entrance music: Destructive Power. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshihiro Nakayama!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakayama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nakayama, as that shot connected.
It looks like Samuel Morris has been cut.
Morris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nakayama wants to sweep but no luck.
Morris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've been hearing that Morris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Morris works over Nakayama with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakayama wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakayama trying to strike off his back.
Morris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nakayama working a defensive guard here.
Morris working some strikes from top position.
Morris prevents Nakayama from getting back to his feet.
Morris trying to control but Nakayama is working from the bottom.
Nakayama is trying to keep Morris in close.
Morris stands up and waves to Nakayama to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from Nakayama misses.
Nakayama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morris controlling from the top position.
Nakayama wants to stand up but Morris is controlling him.
Morris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nakayama has Morris pulled in close to control his posture.
Nakayama looking to control.
Morris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris working some strikes from top position.
Morris works over Nakayama with some ground and pound from guard.
Morris landing some decent shots from guard.
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakayama 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.
Morris looking to pass the guard.
Nakayama looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've been informed that Nakayama has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Morris stands and throws Nakayama's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nakayama throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakayama wants to control but Morris postures up.
Nakayama is looking to regain half guard here but Morris keeps moving and retains side control.
Morris works to advance to full mount. Nakayama defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nakayama tries to lock up and control but Morris gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakayama on the ground.
Nakayama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nakayama wants to hold on but Morris pushes him away.
Morris wants to control the pace but Nakayama is squirming around nicely.
Morris won't let Nakayama get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakayama tries to hold on but Morris postures up.
Morris tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Morris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Morris's cut.
That's time! Morris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morris shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nakayama tries to get to full guard but Morris has control of the leg.
Nakayama is looking to control Morris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakayama avoid being mounted?
Morris is nestled in close to Nakayama, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nakayama is trying to maintain the position but Morris is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Morris seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakayama wants to sweep but Morris has passed to side control!
Nakayama struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nakayama's shoulder. That is not cool.
Morris wants to control but Nakayama is keeping him busy.
Nakayama is trying to get back to half guard.
Morris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakayama can do to turn this around?
Nakayama is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Morris moves into full mount! Nakayama won't be happy about that!
Morris controlling the position easily from mount.
Morris jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nakayama is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nakayama and Morris has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Nakayama is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris swings around for an armbar but Nakayama sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Morris's guard.
Morris keeping full guard, as Nakayama tries to pass.
Morris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakayama wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
Nakayama is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Morris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Nakayama from controlling successfully.
Nakayama wants to pass the guard but Morris is keeping the position.
Morris managing to control the position.
Morris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morris tries to get out of the position.
Morris looking for a guillotine here but Nakayama defends easily.
Nakayama tries to free his leg and advance position but Morris is retaining full guard.
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.
Nakayama distracts Morris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nakayama being controlled here momentarily.
Morris looking for a sweep. Not yet Morris, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morris darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nakayama trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Morris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Morris's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Morris misses.
Morris avoids the head kick by Nakayama.
Nakayama darts in and clinches Morris up against the cage.
Nakayama is trying to drag Morris to the mat but Morris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nakayama has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Morris is trying to keep an underhook but Nakayama manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Morris pushes Nakayama off and gets back to his feet.
Nakayama slaps away a takedown attempt from Morris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nakayama lands a glancing blow to the side of Morris's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Morris misses.
Nakayama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris won't allow Nakayama to sweep him here.
Nakayama looking to control.
Morris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nakayama has momentary wrist control but Morris slips an elbow through the middle.
Morris seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nakayama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morris lands a couple of digs.
Morris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakayama striking off his back but it's not causing Morris any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nakayama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morris tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakayama is retaining full guard.
Morris landing with the ground and pound.
Morris passes Nakayama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nakayama tries to get to full guard but Morris has control of the leg.
Morris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris wants to take a breather but Nakayama is having none of it.
Morris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Morris connects with a nice short shot to Nakayama's temple.
Morris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morris is trying to work for a kimura but Nakayama is defending well.
Nakayama trying to control but Morris postures up.
Nakayama tries to get to full guard but Morris has control of the leg.
Yoshihiro Nakayama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nakayama manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Samuel Morris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morris tests Nakayama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nakayama looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nakayama trying to remain calm as Morris controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Nakayama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nakayama regains half guard.
Morris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nakayama is defending against the submission attempts here by Morris.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Morris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morris, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Morris!
A relieved looking Samuel Morris thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felix Rodrigo (ranked 3852 p4p, 184 weight class) and Sonny Cambridge (ranked 23076 p4p, 340 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Felix Rodrigo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonny Cambridge!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cambridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodrigo manages to avoid it.
Cambridge tries to keep at a distance but Rodrigo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodrigo swings wildly with an uppercut but Cambridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cambridge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rodrigo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cambridge can't fight it off and eventually Rodrigo manages to take the fight to the floor. Cambridge looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rodrigo is stalling in the full guard.
Rodrigo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo scoring with some ground and pound.
Rodrigo pushes down on Cambridge's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rodrigo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rodrigo passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo is working to tighten his grip on Cambridge's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cambridge has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rodrigo is really squeezing tight and eventually Cambridge passes out! Rodrigo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Felix Rodrigo !
Felix Rodrigo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Obasi (ranked 8764 p4p, 641 weight class) and Nikke Niputtaja (ranked 3348 p4p, 397 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Obasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikke Niputtaja!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obasi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Obasi wants to work for an arm triangle but Niputtaja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Niputtaja trying to hold on to Obasi's head to control him but Obasi postures up.
Obasi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Niputtaja tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niputtaja is pressing down on Obasi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Niputtaja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Obasi throws an elbow that misses. Niputtaja uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Obasi's guard. Nice move by Niputtaja!
Obasi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Niputtaja has picked Obasi up and slammed him! Obasi can't keep hold of the triangle and Niputtaja manages to pass to side control!
Obasi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Niputtaja tries to pass the half guard into mount. Obasi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Niputtaja is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Niputtaja is trying to work for a kimura but Obasi is defending well.
Niputtaja with the ground and pound but Obasi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Niputtaja.
Obasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Niputtaja defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obasi keeping moving, preventing Niputtaja from controlling successfully.
Obasi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Niputtaja slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Obasi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Niputtaja got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Niputtaja has managed to get both his arms back between Obasi's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Niputtaja content to stall in guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Niputtaja has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Obasi gets control of Niputtaja's arms and successfully pulls guard. Obasi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Obasi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Niputtaja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Niputtaja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Obasi keeping moving, preventing Niputtaja from controlling successfully.
Obasi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Obasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Niputtaja is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Obasi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Niputtaja on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niputtaja looking to sit in guard and control but Obasi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
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 Solomon Obasi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Niputtaja instigates a clinch.
Obasi jumps guard and drags Niputtaja to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Solomon Obasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Niputtaja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Niputtaja controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niputtaja advances position into side control!
Niputtaja is looking to take a break and control but Obasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niputtaja goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Obasi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Niputtaja's guard! Nice work there by Obasi!
We've been hearing that Obasi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Obasi is looking to stand up but Niputtaja won't let him.
Niputtaja pulls Obasi in to control the position.
Niputtaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Niputtaja bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Obasi's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niputtaja looking to sit in guard and control but Obasi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Niputtaja is looking for a triangle but Obasi pushes his legs off easily.
Obasi wants to pass the guard but Niputtaja is keeping the position.
Obasi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Niputtaja manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Obasi has Niputtaja in his guard.
Niputtaja is stalling in the full guard.
Obasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niputtaja is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Niputtaja throws a big elbow that misses.
Obasi can't keep his opponent in guard - Niputtaja advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Niputtaja is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Niputtaja lands a big elbow.
Niputtaja takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Niputtaja's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Niputtaja tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Obasi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niputtaja trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niputtaja lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikke Niputtaja 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!
Niputtaja lands with a nice body punch.
Niputtaja doesn't manage to clinch there - Obasi circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Obasi.
Niputtaja struggling a bit here.
Obasi lands some shots froms side control.
Niputtaja wants to control but Obasi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niputtaja manages to work his way to half guard, despite Obasi's best efforts.
Obasi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Niputtaja has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Obasi. Oh but Niputtaja has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Obasi goes limp - he's gone! Niputtaja jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nikke Niputtaja!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikke Niputtaja thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Gomes Da Rocha (ranked 3439 p4p, 390 weight class) and Yakubu Okoroji (ranked 23498 p4p, 691 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tiago Gomes Da Rocha!
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, Yakubu Okoroji!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Rocha cracks Okoroji with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Da Rocha moves into the clinch successfully.
Da Rocha tries to throw a body punch but Okoroji avoids it by throwing Da Rocha back against the cage.
Okoroji fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okoroji misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okoroji looking to slow down the pace here.
Da Rocha blocks a body shot from Okoroji.
Okoroji pushes Da Rocha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee calls for Da Rocha to work.
Okoroji trying to control the position but instead, Da Rocha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Okoroji into the cage.
Good body shot from Okoroji.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Rocha controls his hands.
Okoroji misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Rocha.
Da Rocha lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoroji tries to throw a body punch but Da Rocha avoids it by throwing Okoroji back against the cage.
Okoroji doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Da Rocha misses with a punch on the inside.
Okoroji is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Da Rocha lands a nice shot to the body.
Da Rocha working aggressively here.
Okoroji being controlled against the cage.
Okoroji misses with a body punch.
Da Rocha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Da Rocha - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee calls for Da Rocha to work.
Okoroji misses with a punch to the body.
Okoroji misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Da Rocha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Da Rocha seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Da Rocha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okoroji backwards.
Da Rocha is pushing Okoroji up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tiago Gomes Da Rocha.
Okoroji connects with an inside leg kick.
Okoroji throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okoroji takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Da Rocha keeps the fight on the outside.
Okoroji lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Da Rocha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okoroji sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okoroji is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Rocha scores with a punch to the head.
Okoroji tries to close the distance and clinch up but Da Rocha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Okoroji fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okoroji throws a nice inside leg kick.
Da Rocha takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Da Rocha misses.
Okoroji feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Da Rocha's calf.
Okoroji moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okoroji.
Da Rocha scores with a shoulder strike.
Da Rocha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okoroji looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Okoroji scores with a hook to the body.
Okoroji misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Da Rocha lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Da Rocha.
Da Rocha misses with some punches.
Da Rocha controlling the action here for a moment.
Da Rocha working aggressively here.
Da Rocha pushes Okoroji back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okoroji struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Rocha controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Rocha.
Okoroji misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okoroji.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Rocha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Da Rocha has a couple of punches blocked by Okoroji.
Okoroji misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okoroji doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Da Rocha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okoroji tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Da Rocha's elbow.
Da Rocha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Rocha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Rocha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okoroji is trying to maintain a safe position but Da Rocha gets an underhook and turns Okoroji into the cage.
Okoroji misses with a body punch.
Okoroji blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Rocha scores with a shoulder strike.
Okoroji tries to work over Da Rocha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Rocha working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Okoroji wants to clinch up but Da Rocha keeps it at a distance.
Da Rocha clinches up with Okoroji and pushes him back against the cage.
Okoroji tries to throw a body punch but Da Rocha avoids it by throwing Okoroji back against the cage.
Da Rocha misses with some punches.
Okoroji works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Okoroji can't find room to land a body shot as Da Rocha controls the action.
Da Rocha throws a head punch that misses.
Da Rocha cracks Okoroji with a nice body shot.
Okoroji lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Da Rocha misses with a punch on the inside.
Okoroji lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Da Rocha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Rocha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Okoroji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Rocha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okoroji can't find room to land a body shot as Da Rocha controls the action.
Da Rocha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okoroji can do to turn this around?
Da Rocha lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Rocha stalls.
Da Rocha controlling the action here for a moment.
Okoroji looking to slow down the pace here.
Da Rocha is stalling here.
Okoroji tries to work over Da Rocha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Rocha scores with a shoulder strike.
Okoroji's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Okoroji scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Okoroji.
Da Rocha misses with a punch on the inside.
Okoroji misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okoroji swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Da Rocha.
Da Rocha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okoroji backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji tries to throw a body punch but Da Rocha avoids it by throwing Okoroji back against the cage.
Okoroji blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Rocha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Da Rocha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Okoroji is trying to stall.
Da Rocha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Rocha throws a head punch that misses.
Da Rocha misses with some punches.
Da Rocha working aggressively here.
Okoroji doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Da Rocha lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Rocha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okoroji lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Okoroji tries a body shot but Da Rocha blocks it.
Okoroji letting Da Rocha take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji misses with a body punch.
Okoroji lands a body shot.
Da Rocha lands a hook that snaps the head of Okoroji backwards.
Okoroji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okoroji misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okoroji tries to work over Da Rocha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okoroji misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Rocha misses with the head strike.
Okoroji blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okoroji lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okoroji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Rocha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Da Rocha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okorojis head.
Okoroji lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Da Rocha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okoroji prevents a body shot from Da Rocha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Rocha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okoroji makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Rocha.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Rocha prevents a body shot from Okoroji.
Okoroji is trying to stall.
Da Rocha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Da Rocha as Okoroji tries to tie him up.
Da Rocha lands a hook that snaps the head of Okoroji backwards.
Da Rocha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Da Rocha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okoroji misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okoroji letting Da Rocha take a breather here.
Still in the clinch, Da Rocha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Da Rocha working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Da Rocha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha dominated that second round.
That's time! Da Rocha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Da Rocha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okoroji.
Da Rocha closes the distance and clinches.
Da Rocha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Da Rocha.
Okoroji is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Okoroji struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Rocha controls his hands.
Okoroji misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okoroji misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Rocha.
Da Rocha throws a head punch that misses.
Da Rocha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Rocha blocks a body shot from Okoroji.
Okoroji pushes Da Rocha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okoroji.
A short left from Okoroji.
Okoroji being controlled against the cage.
Da Rocha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Rocha's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Da Rocha has a couple of punches blocked by Okoroji.
Da Rocha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okoroji backwards.
Da Rocha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Da Rocha misses with the head strike.
Okoroji tries to work over Da Rocha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okoroji letting Da Rocha take a breather here.
Okoroji misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okoroji stalling in the clinch but Da Rocha improves position.
Okoroji prevents a body shot from Da Rocha.
A short right from Da Rocha.
Okoroji tries a body shot but Da Rocha blocks it.
Da Rocha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Rocha avoiding damage.
Okoroji swings wildly with an uppercut but Da Rocha uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Da Rocha.
Da Rocha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Rocha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okoroji backwards.
Da Rocha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Da Rocha leaning his opponent against the cage.
Da Rocha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Rocha presses Okoroji against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Da Rocha blocking some punches.
Okoroji is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Da Rocha is keeping busy.
Okoroji stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Rocha lands a right hand.
Da Rocha throws a head punch that misses.
Okoroji prevents a body shot from Da Rocha.
Okoroji tries to throw a body punch but Da Rocha avoids it by throwing Okoroji back against the cage.
Okoroji lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Rocha or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Okoroji tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Da Rocha's elbow.
Da Rocha digs a right hand into Okoroji's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okoroji's gas tank.
Okoroji lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Rocha backwards.
Okoroji blocks an uppercut.
Okoroji's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Da Rocha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okoroji is trying to maintain a safe position but Da Rocha gets an underhook and turns Okoroji into the cage.
Da Rocha lands a nice uppercut.
Da Rocha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okoroji struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Rocha controls his hands.
Da Rocha lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji scores with a hook to the body.
Da Rocha working aggressively here.
Okoroji misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Da Rocha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Rocha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yakubu Okoroji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okoroji is rocked!
Okoroji doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okoroji is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Rocha finish him?
Okoroji lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Rocha or not.
Okoroji looking to slow down the pace here.
Okoroji pushes Da Rocha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okoroji tries to work over Da Rocha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okoroji seems to have recovered his senses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Okoroji tries a body shot but Da Rocha blocks it.
Da Rocha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Rocha blocks a body shot from Okoroji.
Da Rocha stalls.
Okoroji is trying to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Da Rocha, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Gomes Da Rocha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Allen (ranked 2007 p4p, 256 weight class) and Evan Glascoe (ranked 4071 p4p, 452 weight class). George Allen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Glascoe!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Glascoe.
Glascoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been told by Allen's head coaches at Wild Card that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Allen tries a low kick but Glascoe avoids it.
Glascoe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A leg kick checked by Allen.
Glascoe slips a jab from Allen.
Glascoe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Allen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Glascoe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Allen sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glascoe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Allen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Glascoe.
Glascoe trying to control the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Glascoe lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Glascoe thows a huge punch but Allen dodges it nicely.
Glascoe is thwarting Allen's attempts to control the position.
Glascoe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Allen is looking for a sweep. Glascoe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Glascoe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Glascoe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glascoe working Allen over with strikes.
Allen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Glascoe.
Glascoe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Glascoe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Allen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Allen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Glascoe is working away from the top position though.
Allen tries to roll over but Glascoe keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glascoe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Glascoe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glascoe tries to pass to full mount but Allen defends it.
Glascoe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Glascoe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Allen is just riding it out for now. Glascoe eventually gives up the hold.
Glascoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glascoe controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Glascoe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Allen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glascoe.
Glascoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Glascoe lands with a cross.
It looks like George Allen has been cut.
Glascoe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Allen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Glascoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Glascoe slips the punch.
Glascoe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Evan Glascoe has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Glascoe.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Glascoe's head but Glascoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glascoe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Glascoe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Allen counters with a crisp one two that drops Glascoe! Allen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Glascoe to his feet! Glascoe is in big trouble!
Glascoe is rocked!
Glascoe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Allen counters with an inside leg kick.
Glascoe is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
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!
Glascoe leaves his chin hanging out and Allen seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Glascoe crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Allen!
George Allen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ma Moru (ranked 4340 p4p, 205 weight class) and Watch Out Ronaldo (ranked 2051 p4p, 102 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ma Moru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Watch Out Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronaldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Moru.
Moru takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Moru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ronaldo throws out the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Moru blocks the leg kick.
Moru wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ronaldo avoids the body shot from Moru.
Moru fakes the leg kick and cracks Ronaldo in the body.
Ronaldo throws out a loose jab but Moru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moru tries to clinch there but Ronaldo circles away.
Ronaldo feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo throws a good cross that connects.
Moru staying out of range there.
Ronaldo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moru.
Ronaldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moru blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ronaldo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ronaldo throws a body punch but Moru moves out of range.
Ronaldo scores with a punch to the head.
Moru fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ronaldo, pushing him back against the cage.
Ronaldo tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Ronaldo back against the cage.
Ronaldo working aggressively here.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ronaldo missing with a left hand there. Moru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Ronaldo.
Moru drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ronaldo throws the left hand but Moru avoids the punch easily.
Ronaldo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moru takes a swing at Ronaldo's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ronaldo scores with a hook.
Good shot there by Ronaldo.
Moru throws the left hand but Ronaldo avoids the punch easily.
Ronaldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moru.
Moru takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ronaldo throws a hook but Moru blocks it.
Moru wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ronaldo lands a really nice looking cross but Moru seems unphased.
Ronaldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Moru is just out of range.
Ronaldo throws a front kick aimed at Moru's knee but Moru avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Ronaldo blocks the leg kick.
Moru takes one on the button.
Ronaldo throws a front kick aimed at Moru's knee but Moru avoids it well.
Ronaldo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Watch Out Ronaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronaldo throws a jab when Moru was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moru falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ronaldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ronaldo - that will leave a mark!
Ronaldo scores with a hook to the body. Moru takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ronaldo lands a leg kick that knocks Moru off balance momentarily.
Ronaldo misses the jab.
Ronaldo scores with a nice right hand.
Ronaldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ronaldo misses the shot to the body.
Moru throws a hook but Ronaldo blocks it.
Ronaldo throws an off balance right hand
and Moru counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Moru pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Moru throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ronaldo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ronaldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moru is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ronaldo is defending well for now.
Ronaldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Moru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
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!
Ronaldo scores with a shoulder strike.
Ronaldo misses with some punches.
Moru blocking some punches.
Ronaldo tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Ronaldo back against the cage.
Moru tries to land knees in the clinch but Ronaldo avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ronaldo fails to land.
Ronaldo dodges an elbow strike from Moru.
Ronaldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ronaldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ronaldo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moru blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Watch Out Ronaldo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ronaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moru was well out of range. Poor timing from Ronaldo.
Moru dodges the punch combination from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the side of Moru's head but Moru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moru is looking to counter the offense by Ronaldo and move into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Moru 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo feints and then cracks Moru's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moru down.
Ronaldo cracks Moru with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ronaldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ronaldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moru slips a straight right by Ronaldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Ronaldo misses.
Moru is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moru is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ronaldo.
Moru has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo scores with a jab to the head.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo lands a glancing blow to the side of Moru's head.
Ronaldo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moru has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ronaldo throws a looping overhand right but Moru ducks down to avoid it.
Moru seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ronaldo throws a body kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ronaldo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Moru has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moru and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo scores with a decent looking hook.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick which misses Moru's front leg but catches the back leg as Moru tries to avoid it.
Ronaldo scoring well with a low kick there.
Moru clinches with his opponent.
Moru taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moru - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moru trying to land knees to the body.
Ronaldo working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Moru prevents a body shot from Ronaldo.
Moru lands with a short punch from 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!
Nice body punch from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Ronaldo misses.
Moru takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ronaldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ronaldo lands a jab to the nose.
Ronaldo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moru wants to clinch.
Ronaldo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moru counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ronaldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ronaldo slips a jab and a cross from Moru.
Moru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moru has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ronaldo.
Moru looks to land a combination but Ronaldo avoids it well.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
Moru takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moru is looking to clinch.
Ronaldo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ronaldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moru seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ronaldo lands a lovely overhand right.
Moru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ronaldo feints and then cracks Moru's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moru down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moru tries a head kick but it misses.
Ronaldo delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Ronaldo misses the target.
Ma Moru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moru misses with a wild combination.
Moru slips under a jab from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moru is out of range and Ronaldo settles back down.
Ronaldo throws out a leg kick but Moru moves out of range and Ronaldo only half commits.
A jab from Ronaldo does it's job there.
Ronaldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moru misses with an uppercut. Ronaldo saw that one coming.
Ronaldo throws a body punch but Moru moves out of range.
Moru ducks under a wild hook from Ronaldo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Watch Out Ronaldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ronaldo dips to his left and cracks Moru with an uppercut!
Ronaldo connects with a jab.
Ronaldo is looking to chop away at Moru's legs.
Moru lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Moru slips under a jab from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ronaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Moru looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Moru tries to clinch there but Ronaldo circles away.
Ronaldo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ronaldo throws a series of punches but Moru avoids them all with ease.
Moru tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ronaldo manages to circle out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo scores with a sloppy right hand. Moru should have avoided that one.
Moru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ronaldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ronaldo scores with the left hand. Moru knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but Moru avoids it.
Moru is looking to counter the offense by Ronaldo and move into the clinch.
Moru slips a jab from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a push kick but Moru slaps the foot to one side.
Ronaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Moru.
Ronaldo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ronaldo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ronaldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moru tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ronaldo manages to circle out of the way.
Ronaldo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moru checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moru is looking to counter the offense by Ronaldo and move into the clinch.
Ronaldo throws a chopping leg kick but Moru manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A lazy left from Ronaldo finds it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moru.
Moru wants to clinch up but Ronaldo keeps it at a distance.
Watch Out Ronaldo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moru was well out of range. Poor timing from Ronaldo.
Moru tries to counter by clinching up but Ronaldo breaks away and moves out of range.
Ronaldo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Ronaldo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moru tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ronaldo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ronaldo lands a head shot.
Ronaldo scores with a kick to the body.
Moru throws a series of punches but Ronaldo avoids them all with ease.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
Ronaldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ronaldo scores with a jab. Moru acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Moru ducks right into an uppercut from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot.
Ronaldo cracks the inside of Moru's front leg.
Moru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moru takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moru shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ronaldo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moru.
Ronaldo is looking to score with low kicks.
Ronaldo lands a right hook to the body.
Ronaldo wants to slow Moru down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moru fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Watch Out Ronaldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moru throws out a loose jab but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moru just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Moru does no damage.
Ronaldo misses with a wild body shot.
Ronaldo lands with an uppercut that bounces Moru off the cage and back into range.
Moru connects with a crisp jab.
Moru throws a low kick but Ronaldo avoids it.
A big left from Ronaldo misses.
Moru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ronaldo lands a nice shot that snaps Moru's head back.
Ma Moru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Ronaldo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Watch Out Ronaldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ronaldo 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Watch Out Ronaldo!
After winning the bout, Watch Out Ronaldo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Markovic (ranked 3340 p4p, 412 weight class) and Brent Reid (ranked 2746 p4p, 348 weight class). Reid has chosen At The Hundredth Meridian - The Tragically Hip as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Brent Reid was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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173 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Markovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brent Reid!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Markovic misses the target.
Markovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reid, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Markovic.
Markovic taking a breather.
Markovic tries to throw a body punch but Reid avoids it by throwing Markovic back against the cage.
Reid effectively controlling the action here.
Reid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Markovic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Markovic avoiding damage as Reid throws knees to the body.
Markovic is pushing Reid up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic taking a breather.
Markovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reid backwards.
Reid pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reid keeping moving, preventing Markovic from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Markovic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Markovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reid keeping moving, preventing Markovic from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Markovic is looking to advance position but Reid has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Markovic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Reid.
Reid trying to control but Markovic is having none of it.
Markovic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reid looking to control but Markovic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reid controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reid is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Markovic tries to lock up and control but Reid gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Markovic is trying desperately to improve position.
Reid postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Markovic looks a forlorn figure.
Reid breaks from Markovic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic is looking to get to half guard.
Reid avoids the attempt from Markovic to control.
Reid wants to control the pace but Markovic is squirming around nicely.
Markovic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Markovic is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markovic is squirming around, avoiding Reid's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Reid dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big left from Reid misses.
Markovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Markovic.
Markovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reid blocks an uppercut.
Markovic presses Reid against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reid is trying to pull guard but Markovic has him pressed against the cage.
Markovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reid or not.
Markovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markovic lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic avoiding damage as Reid throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markovic.
Markovic tries a body shot but Reid blocks it.
Markovic managing to block the knees to the body from Reid.
Markovic stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reid tries for a takedown. No joy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Markovic is looking to control Reid's arms but Reid gets an underhook and turns him. Now Markovic has his back to the cage.
Reid lands a nice shot to the body.
Reid throws a head punch that misses.
Markovic trying to stall but Reid improves his position.
Markovic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reid up against the cage.
Markovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Markovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Markovic is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Reid fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic misses with a body punch.
Markovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Markovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markovic pushes Reid back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reid struggles to land a body shot inside as Markovic controls his hands.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markovic's elbow.
Markovic misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reid.
A bit of stalling here from Reid.
Reid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reid tries to work over Markovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reid working aggressively here.
Markovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Markovic on the inside.
Reid is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Markovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tim Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Reid.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic can't find room to land a body shot as Reid controls the action.
Reid lands a shoulder strike.
Reid tries to throw a body punch but Markovic avoids it by throwing Reid back against the cage.
Reid blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Markovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Markovic backwards.
Markovic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Reid swings wildly with an uppercut but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markovic throws a head punch that misses.
Markovic presses Reid against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reid tries to throw a body punch but Markovic avoids it by throwing Reid back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid pushes Markovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Markovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markovic's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Still in the clinch, Markovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Reid.
Reid working aggressively here.
Reid will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Markovic up against the cage.
Reid tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Markovic smiles and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Markovic dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Reid misses with a hook
and Markovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Reid is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Markovic moves into the clinch.
Reid is still on wobbly legs! Can Markovic finish him?
Markovic pushes Reid against the cage. Markovic is working some dirty boxing. Markovic pushes off with a quick right hook! Reid goes down! Reid tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Markovic moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Markovic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Haily (ranked 3475 p4p, 329 weight class) and Nicholas Tessier (ranked 3147 p4p, 306 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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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Haily!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nicholas Tessier!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tessier misses with a hook.
Haily displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tessier throws out the jab.
Tessier clobbers Haily with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tessier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haily walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tessier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haily tries to close the distance and clinch but Tessier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haily tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tessier counters with a nice uppercut.
Haily closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Haily tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tessier's elbow.
Tessier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tessier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haily throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haily misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haily lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haily can't find room to land a body shot as Tessier controls the action.
Tessier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tessier lands with a right to the head.
Tessier has a couple of punches blocked by Haily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haily lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tessier backwards.
Tessier tries to work over Haily's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haily tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tessier's elbow.
Tessier misses with the head strike.
Tessier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tessier has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Haily seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tessier can turn it around.
Haily scores with a shot to the side of Tessier's head.
Tessier wants to get back to striking at distance but Haily won't allow it.
Haily tries to throw a body punch but Tessier avoids it by throwing Haily back against the cage.
Tessier misses with some punches.
Haily makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tessier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tessier lands with a light punch inside.
Tessier takes a shot to the head.
Haily lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haily lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tessier.
Haily lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tessier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tessier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tessier misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Haily - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tessier tries to circle away but Haily has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tessier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Haily tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tessier's elbow.
Tessier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haily's elbow.
Haily has a couple of punches blocked by Tessier.
Tessier tries to stall but Haily uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tessier tries to break free but Haily pushes him back against the cage.
Haily lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tessier throws a head punch that misses.
Haily scores with a shoulder strike.
Haily blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haily lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tessier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haily lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tessier backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Tessier fails to land.
Tessier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tessier misses with a body punch.
A short right from Haily.
Still in the clinch, Haily scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tessier takes a shot to the head.
Haily lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tessier.
Haily fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haily swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Tessier.
Haily fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haily working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haily goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tessier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tessier takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haily lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Tessier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Haily scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tessier presses Haily against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tessier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Haily has him pressed against the cage.
Tessier blocking some punches.
Tessier struggles to land a body shot inside as Haily controls his hands.
Haily pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haily throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tessier on the side of the head.
Haily gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tessier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haily circles away quickly and effectively.
Haily wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Haily has taken the fight to the clinch.
Haily misses with some punches.
Haily lands a shoulder strike.
Tessier is rocked!
Haily blocks a body shot from Tessier.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haily lands a body shot.
Haily lands with a left to the head.
Tessier is still on wobbly legs! Can Haily finish him?
Tessier lands a shoulder strike.
Haily scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tessier swings wildly with an uppercut but Haily uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Haily dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Haily drops Tessier with a straight right hand, right on the button! Haily follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Haily!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Domingo Chavez (ranked 2527 p4p, 317 weight class) and Boris Kane (ranked 1541 p4p, 211 weight class). Kane is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Seek N Strike. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Domingo Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boris Kane!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chavez defending well as Kane loads up on a big left hand.
Kane with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kane. Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chavez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Boris Kane has been cut.
The fighters circling - Kane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boris Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kane looks to land a left hand but Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.
Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane.
Kane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Kane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chavez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chavez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chavez rather than just go for the knockout.
Good leg kick by Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chavez misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kane counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Kane.
Kane goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Chavez looks for the body kick but Kane saw that one coming.
Chavez misses with a low kick.
Domingo Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chavez tries a head kick but it misses.
Kane takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Chavez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kane tries a low kick but Chavez avoids it.
Kane dives in and grabs Chavez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chavez pushes down on Kane's head and hops out.
Chavez is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez clinches up with Kane and pushes him back against the cage.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kane blocking some punches.
Chavez lands an uppercut.
Kane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chavez walks away with a smile on his face. Kane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Domingo Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Kane.
Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kane.
Kane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Kane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Chavez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kane trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavez has Kane pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chavez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kane passes Chavez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chavez is positioning himself well to prevent Kane advancing to mount.
Chavez works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Chavez wants to sweep here but Kane controlling him for the moment.
Chavez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chavez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chavez can't keep his opponent in guard - Kane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Kane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Kane's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chavez lands a glancing blow to the side of Kane's head.
Kane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kane's coach down at Big dawg was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chavez ducks right into an uppercut from Kane.
Kane lands a right hook to the body.
Chavez instigates a clinch.
Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kane lands a body shot.
Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kane content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kane's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Kane is trying to push Chavez away but Chavez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kane blocking some punches.
A short left from Chavez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kane taking a breather.
Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kane is rocked!
Chavez lands a big right hand that drops Kane! The killer instinct kicks in and Chavez finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Chavez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domingo Chavez!
A very excited looking Domingo Chavez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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