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IFC 62 Murhaa vs Jones PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dangerous Dan (ranked 4468 p4p, 560 weight class) and Wrecking Ball (ranked 4625 p4p, 578 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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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dangerous Dan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wrecking Ball!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ball misses with a looping left.
Ball closes the distance and clinches.
Dan working aggressively here.
Ball takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Ball throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dans head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ball has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ball lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dan backwards.
Dan has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
Ball lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dan backwards.
Dan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Ball displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dan up against the cage.
Ball digs a right hand into Dan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dan's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dan misses with some punches.
Dan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Dan misses with the head strike.
Ball throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dans head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball taking a breather.
Ball trying to stall but Dan improves his position.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dan misses with a punch on the inside.
Dan has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dan throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Ball.
Dan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dan as Ball tries to tie him up.
Ball pushes Dan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dan.
Ball misses with some punches.
Ball scores with a shot to the side of Dan's head.
Dan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ball working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dan lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ball lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dan misses with a punch on the inside.
Dan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ball lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ball blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Dan.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dan.
Dan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ball lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dan backwards.
Dan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ball blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dan has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Dan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ball lands with a left to the head.
Ball leaning against his opponent.
Dan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ball scores with a shot to the side of Dan's head.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ball lands with a short shot to the head.
Dan misses with a punch on the inside.
Dan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball misses with a body punch.
Ball lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dan backwards.
Dan misses with a punch on the inside.
Dan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball.
Dan misses with the head strike.
Dan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ball avoiding damage.
Dan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Ball.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball.
Dan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ball lands an uppercut.
Dan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dan blocking some punches.
Ball stalling in the clinch.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dan throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball.
Ball is working Dan over against the cage.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Dan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ball is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dan letting Ball take a breather here.
Dan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wrecking Ball will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ball walks into a jab.
Dan tries a head kick but it misses.
Dan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ball appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dan jabs Ball right on the nose. Ball blinks but takes it well.
Dan misses with a lunging right hand
and Dan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ball! But no joy.
Dan swings widly with a right hand
and Dan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dan scores with a nice right hand.
Dan lands with a hook. Ball tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dan throws a leg kick
and Ball counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Dangerous Dan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dan lands a left and a right that send Ball crashing to the mat, dazed. Dan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ball is rocked!
Dan lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Ball head around and knocks him out cold! Dan hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dangerous Dan!
After winning the bout, Dangerous Dan 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crusadius Infidellus (ranked 4482 p4p, 561 weight class) and Temir Temirov (ranked 7338 p4p, 723 weight class). Temirov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Snow Money kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Crusadius Infidellus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Crusadius Infidellus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Temir Temirov!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temirov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Infidellus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Temirov shoots in for a takedown but Infidellus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Temirov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Infidellus jabs Temirov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Infidellus misses with a hook.
Infidellus connects with a body shot that sends Temirov's belly button to the back.
Temirov with a poor takedown
and Infidellus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crusadius Infidellus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temir Temirov.
Infidellus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Infidellus wants it to stay on the feet.
Temirov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Temirov shoots in and drives through. Infidellus sprawls well.
Temirov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Temirov walks into a straight right hand from Infidellus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Infidellus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Temirov has time to react.
Temirov is rocked!
Temirov is aggressively charging in as Infidellus backs up avoiding any damage. Infidellus tosses out a jab and Temirov runs right into it face first! Temirov is out cold! Infidellus dropped down on all fours and is barking in Temirov's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crusadius Infidellus!
After winning the bout, Crusadius Infidellus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Temir Temirov spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats, he's a better man. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maddox Wood (ranked 3789 p4p, 78 weight class) and Brandon Bowen (ranked 6475 p4p, 216 weight class). Wood comes to the cage accompanied by 3 6 mafia 1 hitta quita. Bowen has chosen JPATTERSSON - Like A Hippo as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maddox Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Bowen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Wood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wood lands a head kick. Bowen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Brandon Bowen has been cut.
Bowen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bowen is fending him off so far but Wood persists. Nope, Bowen circles away and we're back to standing.
Bowen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Maddox Wood has been cut.
Wood loads up on a big right hand but Bowen slips the punch.
Bowen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wood!
Wood throws Bowen to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood connects with a jab.
Bowen misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Bowen misses the target.
Bowen lands a big shot that drops Wood! Can he finish him?
Wood is rocked!
Wood working for a triangle but Bowen defends it easily.
Bowen gets to his feet and stands over Wood, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Wood felt that one! Bowen unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Wood from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Bowen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Sexyama (ranked 3860 p4p, 505 weight class) and General Snus (ranked 3677 p4p, 484 weight class). Yoshihiro Sexyama could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to General Snus's chin.
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190 lbs
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yoshihiro Sexyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, General Snus!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sexyama tries to keep at a distance but Snus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snus letting Sexyama take a breather here.
Sexyama trying to land knees to the body.
Sexyama lands with a left to the head.
Snus breaks from the clinch.
Sexyama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Snus stuffs the takedown attempt from Sexyama. Sexyama gets slowly back to his feet.
Sexyama slips under a jab from Snus.
Sexyama appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Snus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sexyama is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yoshihiro Sexyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Sexyama.
Sexyama throws a nice looking combination but Snus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snus misses with a double jab
and Sexyama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Snus's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexyama stops Snus from standing up.
Snus keeping moving, preventing Sexyama from controlling successfully.
Snus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sexyama 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.
Snus kicks Sexyama off and gets to his feet.
Snus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sexyama's hands.
Snus lands a body shot.
General Snus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sexyama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sexyama drops down looking for a counter takedown but Snus sprawls and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Snus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Snus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama misses with the combination.
Snus tries to close the distance and clinch but Sexyama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sexyama feinted with a counter takedown.
Snus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sexyama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snus is looking to clinch.
Sexyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sexyama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sexyama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sexyama connects with the punch.
It looks like General Snus has been cut.
Sexyama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sexyama somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Sexyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snus moves out of range of the leg kick from Sexyama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snus throws a jab but it's blocked by Sexyama.
Sexyama darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Snus is looking to escape.
Sexyama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snus is just riding it out for now. Sexyama eventually gives up the hold.
Sexyama trying to control the pace.
Sexyama is trying to work for a kimura but Snus is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sexyama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sexyama wants to free his trapped foot but Snus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Snus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Snus is staying active underneath Sexyama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snus pushes Sexyama off and gets back to his feet.
Sexyama swings away with a body shot that misses
and Snus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sexyama thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but General Snus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on General Snus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sexyama scores with a jab to the head.
Snus takes one to the side of the head.
Snus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sloppy strikes from Sexyama. Those never looked like landing.
Snus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sexyama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Snus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Snus tries to clinch but Sexyama moves out of range.
Snus throws a poor cross that misses
and Sexyama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Snus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sexyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Snus throws a counter combo.
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!
Snus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sexyama tried to score with a low kick but Snus checks it.
Yoshihiro Sexyama is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexyama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sexyama closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sexyama lands in his opponent's guard.
Sexyama is standing up over Snus. Snus looks to escape but Sexyama dives into side control.
Sexyama tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Snus pushes Sexyama away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sexyama gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sexyama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Snus, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snus is trying to buck Sexyama off.
Sexyama tries for a kimura but Snus is defending well.
Snus is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sexyama is controlling him well.
A lull in the action here.
Sexyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snus keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama swings around for an armbar but Snus sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sexyama's guard.
Snus is looking to stand up but Sexyama won't let him.
Sexyama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snus's guard.
Snus wants to stand and escape but Sexyama is having none of it.
Sexyama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snus wants to stand up but Sexyama is controlling him.
Sexyama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama looking to sit in guard and control but Snus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Snus stands and steps away. Sexyama gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sexyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snus.
Yoshihiro Sexyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snus throws out a loose jab but Sexyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sexyama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snus tries to avoid it but Sexyama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snus to the ground. Snus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sexyama displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Snus misses with a hook. Sexyama ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sexyama circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sexyama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Sexyama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on General Snus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Snus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sexyama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snus circles away quickly and effectively.
Snus misses with a wild combination.
Sexyama throws a nice looking combination but Snus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sexyama looks to land a left hand but Snus moved out of range nicely.
Sexyama throws a lazy uppercut
and Snus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Snus stuns Sexyama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sexyama looks to land a left hand but Snus moved out of range nicely.
Snus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Snus duly obliges.
Sexyama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snus.
Snus wants to counter with a clinch but Sexyama pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snus throws a lazy right hand but Sexyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sexyama misses with a left hand
and Snus counters with a shoot takedown. Sexyama fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexyama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sexyama working a defensive guard here.
Sexyama looking for a guillotine here but Snus defends easily.
Sexyama is working an open guard so Snus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sexyama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Snus misses with a combination
and Sexyama counters with a straight right hand.
Sexyama swinging wildly here.
Sexyama loads up on a big right hand but Snus slips the punch.
Sexyama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Snus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Snus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch combination from Snus misses.
Snus lands a glancing blow to the side of Sexyama's head.
Snus throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Sexyama colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Snus as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Sexyama is left battered and dazed whilst Snus and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). General Snus!
General Snus 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Joao Vitor Xavier (ranked 3439 p4p, 351 weight class) and Jan Jedrzejczyk (ranked 3676 p4p, 367 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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147 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Vitor Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jan Jedrzejczyk!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jedrzejczyk was well out of range. Poor timing from Xavier.
Jedrzejczyk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jedrzejczyk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xavier.
Jedrzejczyk has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Xavier throws a jab when Jedrzejczyk was well out of range.
Jedrzejczyk throws a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Xavier.
A big left from Xavier misses.
Jedrzejczyk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xavier.
Xavier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier lands a nice shot to the body.
Xavier misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Jedrzejczyk.
Xavier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedrzejczyk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xavier is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Xavier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jedrzejczyk throws a head kick but Xavier moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Xavier misses the target.
Xavier moves out of range of the strikes.
Jedrzejczyk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick lands from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk throws a low kick but Xavier moves out of range easily.
Xavier takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a low kick.
Xavier misses with an uppercut.
Jedrzejczyk feints a counter leg kick.
Jedrzejczyk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xavier doesn't seem bothered though.
Xavier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jedrzejczyk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jedrzejczyk misses the shot to the body.
Xavier throws a lazy uppercut
and Jedrzejczyk counters with an inside leg kick.
Xavier throws out a loose jab but Jedrzejczyk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jedrzejczyk throws a sloppy head kick and Xavier moves out of range easily.
Xavier connects with a looping right hand.
Jedrzejczyk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Xavier loads up on a big right hand but Jedrzejczyk slips the punch.
Jedrzejczyk throws a head kick that misses.
Xavier throws a good cross that connects.
Jedrzejczyk ducks under a wild hook from Xavier.
Good shot there by Jedrzejczyk.
Jan Jedrzejczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jedrzejczyk throws a sloppy head kick and Xavier moves out of range easily.
Jedrzejczyk scores with a jab.
Xavier lands a lovely overhand right.
Jedrzejczyk missing with a left hand there. Xavier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xavier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Xavier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jedrzejczyk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Xavier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xavier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A swing and a miss from Xavier.
Xavier pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jedrzejczyk back to the cage. Xavier follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xavier throws a right and a left that Jedrzejczyk avoids nicely.
Jedrzejczyk raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jedrzejczyk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jedrzejczyk.
Xavier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jedrzejczyk counters with a straight right hand.
Xavier throws a hook but Jedrzejczyk blocks it.
Xavier throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Jedrzejczyk misses.
Jedrzejczyk avoids the head kick by Xavier.
Xavier misses with a right hand
and Jedrzejczyk counters with an outside leg kick.
Xavier throws a lazy right hand but Jedrzejczyk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xavier walks into a stiff left hand from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk slips under a jab.
Jedrzejczyk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Xavier is out of range.
It looked like Xavier was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jedrzejczyk.
Xavier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Jedrzejczyk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jedrzejczyk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Xavier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jedrzejczyk scores with a jab to the head.
Jedrzejczyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xavier manages to avoid it.
Xavier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xavier tries to bum rush Jedrzejczyk with a series of wild strikes but Jedrzejczyk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jedrzejczyk. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jedrzejczyk blocks a jab.
Jedrzejczyk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xavier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xavier misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jedrzejczyk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jedrzejczyk slips a straight right by Xavier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedrzejczyk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Xavier misses with a left hand
and Jedrzejczyk counters with a thumping low kick.
Jedrzejczyk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xavier.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jedrzejczyk. That's going to slow Xavier down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jedrzejczyk.
Xavier misses with a lunging right hand
and Jedrzejczyk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jedrzejczyk keeps Xavier at a distance using the push kick.
Jedrzejczyk tries to score with a low kick but Xavier moves his leg out of the way.
Jedrzejczyk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xavier.
Xavier misses the shot to the body.
Jedrzejczyk connects with a leg kick. Xavier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Xavier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk lands a head kick. Xavier smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jedrzejczyk slips a jab from Xavier.
Jedrzejczyk lands a left and a right that sends Xavier crashing to the canvas! Jedrzejczyk dives into mount looking to finish!
Xavier is rocked!
Jedrzejczyk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh Xavier is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xavier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Xavier wants to try and get back to his feet.
Xavier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jedrzejczyk punishing his opponent with strikes.
Xavier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jedrzejczyk scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Xavier?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jedrzejczyk breaks from Xavier's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jedrzejczyk looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Xavier covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Jedrzejczyk!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jan Jedrzejczyk thanked Freebok (85% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naoise Durnin (ranked 1359 p4p, 63 weight class) and Maikel Fortuyn (ranked 3132 p4p, 70 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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23
270 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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23
255 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Naoise Durnin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maikel Fortuyn!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durnin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fortuyn ducks right into an uppercut from Durnin.
It looks like Maikel Fortuyn has been cut.
The fighters circling - Durnin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durnin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Durnin throws a hook but Fortuyn avoids it easily.
Fortuyn misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Fortuyn.
A big left from Durnin misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortuyn. Durnin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortuyn misses with a head kick.
Durnin throws a lazy uppercut
and Fortuyn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Durnin thinking.
Durnin swings for the body but Fortuyn moves out of range.
Fortuyn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fortuyn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durnin.
Durnin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Durnin misses with a hook.
Fortuyn wants to land a leg kick but Durnin is out of range.
Durnin misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durnin looks to throw the jab but Fortuyn is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durnin looks to land a right hand but Fortuyn moved out of range.
Fortuyn misses the shot to the body.
Fortuyn scores with a punch to the head.
Fortuyn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fortuyn slips under a jab.
Durnin dips to his left and cracks Fortuyn with an uppercut!
Durnin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fortuyn moves forwards but Durnin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fortuyn, right into the meat.
Durnin jabs Fortuyn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durnin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fortuyn. Fortuyn obviously looking to wear him down.
Durnin throws a jab when Fortuyn was well out of range.
Fortuyn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fortuyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durnin.
Fortuyn misses with an uppercut. Durnin saw that one coming.
Fortuyn throws a head kick that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Durnin misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durnin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortuyn.
Durnin takes a swing at Fortuyn's ribcage but misses.
Durnin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fortuyn finds it's way round the side to connect with Durnin's head.
Fortuyn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durnin.
Durnin throws a lazy uppercut
and Fortuyn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fortuyn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durnin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortuyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fortuyn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durnin looks to land a left hand but Fortuyn moved out of range nicely.
Fortuyn misses with a right hand
and Fortuyn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durnin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durnin blocks the body kick.
Durnin swings for the body but Fortuyn moves out of range.
Fortuyn missing with a left hand there. Durnin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fortuyn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durnin.
Durnin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fortuyn to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durnin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fortuyn tries to move into range but Durnin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fortuyn moves away from the strike by Durnin.
Fortuyn slips a jab from Durnin.
Fortuyn throws a low kick, looking for Durnin's leg but Durnin calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Durnin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fortuyn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Durnin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fortuyn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fortuyn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Durnin avoids the body shot from Fortuyn.
Fortuyn misses with a body punch
enabling Durnin to counter with a crisp jab.
Fortuyn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durnin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Durnin staying out of range there.
Durnin lands a right hook to the body.
Durnin throws a hook to the side of Fortuyn's head but Fortuyn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortuyn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fortuyn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durnin walks into a left hand.
Durnin throws a right hand that misses
and Fortuyn counters with a stiff right hand.
Durnin slips under a jab from Fortuyn.
Fortuyn ducks under a wild hook from Durnin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortuyn! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Durnin. Beautiful body shot.
Durnin throws a shot from downtown. Fortuyn moves away and avoids it.
Fortuyn misses with a body punch
and Durnin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durnin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Fortuyn.
A counter left hand to the body from Durnin misses its target.
Fortuyn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Durnin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortuyn manages to avoid it.
Fortuyn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Durnin catches Fortuyn right on the button with a cross.
That has opened up Maikel Fortuyn's cut even more.
Durnin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fortuyn misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naoise Durnin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maikel Fortuyn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Durnin lands a really nice looking cross but Fortuyn seems unphased.
Fortuyn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durnin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fortuyn can pounce on him.
Fortuyn missing with a left hand there. Durnin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fortuyn in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Durnin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fortuyn.
Fortuyn slips under a jab from Durnin.
Durnin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortuyn.
Durnin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortuyn.
Durnin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fortuyn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Durnin backs up against the cage.
Fortuyn takes one on the button.
A big right from Fortuyn misses.
The fighters circling - Fortuyn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortuyn misses with a hook. Durnin ducked under it nicely.
Durnin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durnin avoids the head kick by Fortuyn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortuyn feints and then cracks Durnin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durnin down.
Fortuyn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Durnin with a jab.
Durnin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortuyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fortuyn cracks a nice hook into Durnin's ribs.
Fortuyn walks into a left hand.
Durnin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fortuyn at a distance.
Fortuyn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fortuyn catches Durnin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Durnin stuns Fortuyn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Durnin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fortuyn.
Durnin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durnin looks to land a left hand but Fortuyn moved out of range nicely.
Fortuyn thinks about the counter body kick.
Durnin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durnin misses with a left hand
and Fortuyn counters with a nice leg kick.
Fortuyn throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortuyn tries a head kick but it misses.
Fortuyn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durnin.
Fortuyn motions for Durnin to come forward. Fortuyn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fortuyn lands a right hook to the body.
Durnin blocks the body kick.
Fortuyn throws the kick towards the body but Durnin avoids it.
Fortuyn tries to move into range but Durnin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fortuyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Durnin scores with a hook to the body. Fortuyn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fortuyn throws a leg kick but Durnin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fortuyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durnin manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Durnin misses the target.
Fortuyn loads up on a big right hand but Durnin slips the punch.
Fortuyn misses with a shot to the body
and Durnin counters with a nice uppercut.
The cut above Maikel Fortuyn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fortuyn lands a head shot.
Fortuyn misses with a leg kick
and Fortuyn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fortuyn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortuyn throws a nice head kick!
Fortuyn lands with a nice body punch.
Durnin misses with a hook. Fortuyn ducked under it nicely.
Fortuyn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durnin missing with a left hand there. Fortuyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fortuyn lands with an uppercut that bounces Durnin off the cage and back into range.
Fortuyn misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Durnin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durnin missing with a left hand there. Fortuyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durnin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Durnin throws out a powerful jab.
Durnin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fortuyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Durnin is just out of range.
Fortuyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortuyn misses with a wild body shot.
Fortuyn looks to throw the jab but Durnin is out of range.
Durnin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Durnin swings for the body but Fortuyn moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortuyn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durnin.
Durnin checks a low kick from Fortuyn.
Durnin moves away from the strike by Fortuyn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortuyn throws a leg kick
and Durnin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fortuyn thinking.
Fortuyn misses with an uppercut. Durnin saw that one coming.
Durnin is looking to counter punch.
Durnin blocks a head kick by Fortuyn.
A quick step to the side and Durnin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Durnin misses the target.
Fortuyn throws a leg kick but Durnin moved away.
Durnin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Durnin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fortuyn's hands.
Maikel Fortuyn's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fortuyn looks to throw the jab but Durnin is out of range.
Durnin tests Fortuyn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fortuyn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durnin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fortuyn, right into the meat.
Fortuyn takes a swing at Durnin's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maikel Fortuyn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maikel Fortuyn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Fortuyn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fortuyn throws a fast counter high kick but Durnin manages to duck under it in time.
Durnin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fortuyn doesn't seem bothered though.
Durnin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fortuyn ducks under a wild hook from Durnin.
Durnin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortuyn! But no joy.
Fortuyn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fortuyn misses with a left hand
and Durnin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fortuyn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durnin missing with a left hand there. Fortuyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durnin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durnin misses with an uppercut.
Durnin throws a poor cross that misses
and Fortuyn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fortuyn throws a front kick aimed at Durnin's knee but Durnin avoids it well.
Fortuyn scoring well with a low kick there.
Durnin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortuyn moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortuyn throws an overhand right that lands on Durnin's shoulder, as Durnin tries to avoid the shot.
Naoise Durnin is winning the standup battle so far.
Fortuyn throws a head kick that half lands.
Durnin misses the jab.
Fortuyn feints a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Durnin.
Durnin moves out of range of the body kick.
Fortuyn with a nice cross.
Durnin looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortuyn is just out of range.
Durnin connects with a crisp jab.
Durnin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Durnin throws a hook but Fortuyn avoids it easily.
Fortuyn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fortuyn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Durnin counter with a right hand.
Fortuyn moves away from the strike by Durnin.
Fortuyn misses the jab.
Fortuyn moves away from the strike by Durnin.
Fortuyn avoids the body shot from Durnin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durnin misses with a body punch
and Fortuyn counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortuyn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fortuyn misses with a jab to the body
and Durnin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durnin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortuyn.
And Fortuyn responds with a good body kick, but Durnin manages to step out the way in time.
Durnin misses with a looping left.
Durnin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortuyn moves away.
Fortuyn slips under a jab.
Fortuyn swings widly with a right hand
and Durnin counters with a nice uppercut.
Durnin throws a hook to the side of Fortuyn's head but Fortuyn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durnin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fortuyn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fortuyn is looking to score with low kicks.
Fortuyn keeps Durnin at a distance using the push kick.
Fortuyn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durnin has time to react.
Durnin misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortuyn avoids the body shot from Durnin.
A big right from Durnin misses.
Durnin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fortuyns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maikel Fortuyn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Naoise Durnin!
An out of breath Naoise Durnin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Lemieux (ranked 2781 p4p, 114 weight class) and Christophe Dupree (ranked 3088 p4p, 69 weight class). Christophe Dupree has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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244 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent Lemieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Christophe Dupree!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupree misses with a wild combination.
Dupree lands a big head kick that sends Lemieux tumbling to the mat! Dupree takes a step backwards and waves Lemieux back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lemieux is rocked!
It looks like Vincent Lemieux has been cut.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut
and Dupree counters with a thumping low kick.
Oh Lemieux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dupree steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lemieux.
Dupree throws a right and a left that Lemieux avoids nicely.
Dupree misses with a double jab
enabling Lemieux to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dupree dances in with a quick combination. Lemieux is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Dupree snaps Lemieux's head back. Lemieux stumbles backwards against the cage. Dupree steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Lemieux's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Lemieux just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christophe Dupree!
A relieved looking Christophe Dupree 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vape Diaz (ranked 1266 p4p, 148 weight class) and TopOf FoodChain (ranked 1345 p4p, 159 weight class). Vape Diaz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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162 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vape Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TopOf FoodChain!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FoodChain avoids a punch combination nicely.
FoodChain moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Vape Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
FoodChain staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
FoodChain clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've been told by Diaz's head coaches at Far-Q Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
FoodChain throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
FoodChain throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
FoodChain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
FoodChain throws a right hand that misses
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
FoodChain misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
FoodChain throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
FoodChain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and FoodChain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends FoodChain's belly button to the back.
FoodChain misses with a hook.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
FoodChain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and FoodChain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
FoodChain misses with a straight left.
FoodChain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz slips under a jab from FoodChain.
FoodChain swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but FoodChain manages to avoid it.
FoodChain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
FoodChain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
FoodChain throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
FoodChain moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
FoodChain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
FoodChain misses with a left hand
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from FoodChain misses the target.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and FoodChain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and FoodChain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by FoodChain.
Diaz takes a swing at FoodChain's ribcage but misses.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
FoodChain throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
FoodChain might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
FoodChain throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz takes a swing at FoodChain's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from FoodChain! But no joy.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from FoodChain misses its intended target.
FoodChain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
FoodChain throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
FoodChain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
FoodChain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from FoodChain.
FoodChain is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diaz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Diaz swings for the body but FoodChain moves out of range.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but FoodChain moved out of range.
FoodChain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
TopOf FoodChain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
FoodChain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like FoodChain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
FoodChain misses with an uppercut
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has FoodChain backing up. FoodChain nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from FoodChain. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
FoodChain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
FoodChain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice straight punches there by FoodChain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of FoodChain.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from FoodChain.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
FoodChain misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
FoodChain swings widly with a right hand
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but FoodChain uses good head movement to avoid it.
FoodChain throws a big shot that misses.
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 Vape Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
FoodChain throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from FoodChain.
FoodChain misses with a wild combination.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
FoodChain throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
FoodChain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as FoodChain throws out the jab.
Diaz misses the jab.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz looks to land a combination but FoodChain avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a body punch but FoodChain moves out of range.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
FoodChain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and FoodChain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FoodChain takes one to the chin there.
Diaz tests FoodChain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and FoodChain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
FoodChain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
FoodChain missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz defending well as FoodChain loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and FoodChain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vape Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
FoodChain dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from FoodChain misses its intended target.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
FoodChain lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A punch lands to the side of FoodChain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diaz lands a head shot.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into FoodChain's ribs.
FoodChain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! FoodChain scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and FoodChain counters with a straight right hand.
FoodChain looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
FoodChain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz cracks FoodChain with an open hand slap.
Diaz defending well as FoodChain loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
FoodChain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
FoodChain misses with an uppercut
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but FoodChain seems unphased.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
FoodChain looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
FoodChain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diaz throws a right and a left that FoodChain avoids nicely.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
FoodChain with a jab.
FoodChain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a hook. FoodChain ducked under it nicely.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as FoodChain throws out the jab.
Diaz lands with a cross.
FoodChain misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but FoodChain moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. FoodChain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and FoodChain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
FoodChain misses with a hook.
FoodChain staying out of range there.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
FoodChain ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
FoodChain misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
FoodChain throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
FoodChain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vape Diaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
FoodChain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
FoodChain throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz throws a body punch but FoodChain moves out of range.
Diaz works FoodChain's body with a nice hook.
FoodChain takes one to the side of the head.
FoodChain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from FoodChain.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from FoodChain.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract FoodChain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FoodChain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
FoodChain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
FoodChain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diaz cracks FoodChain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz scores with a jab. FoodChain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
FoodChain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
FoodChain is rocked!
FoodChain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from FoodChain there as he acknowledges the shot.
FoodChain is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz drops FoodChain with a straight right hand, right on the button! Diaz 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 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vape Diaz!
Vape Diaz very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mew Choo (ranked 416 p4p, 63 weight class) and Arany Dali (ranked 398 p4p, 60 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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191 lbs
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216 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mew Choo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arany Dali!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Choo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Choo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Choo just misses with a punch to the body.
Arany Dali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choo swings for the body but Dali moves out of range.
Dali takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Dali misses.
Choo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dali cracks Choo with a good jab.
Choo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dali.
Dali throws a hook but Choo avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Dali counter with a right hand.
It looks like Mew Choo has been cut.
Choo ducks under a wild hook from Dali.
Dali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Choo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Choo. Choo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Choo avoids the body shot from Dali.
Choo misses with a body shot.
Dali flicks out a counter leg kick but Choo steps away.
Dali is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dali.
Choo throws an overhand right that lands on Dali's shoulder, as Dali tries to avoid the shot.
Dali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Choo throwing a counter right hand but Dali manages to avoid it.
Dali is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Choo loads up on a big right hand but Dali slips the punch.
Choo blocks a head kick by Dali.
Choo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dali. Choo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Choo moves out of range of the strikes.
Choo slips under a jab.
Dali misses with a leg kick
and Choo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choo lands with a cross.
Choo forces Dali back against the cage and clinches.
Dali is trying to stall.
Dali gets through Choo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dali stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Choo or not.
Dali is working Choo over against the cage.
Dali scores with a shot to the side of Choo's head.
Choo tries to pull guard but Dali holds him up against the cage and eventually Choo drops back down to his feet.
Choo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dali is working Choo over against the cage.
Dali lands a body shot.
Choo misses with some punches.
Choo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Choo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dali smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mew Choo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dali throws the left hand but Choo avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Dali. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dali.
Dali avoids the body shot from Choo.
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!
Dali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dali throws a body shot but no joy.
Choo lands a body shot.
Dali lands with a kick to the temple. Choo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Choo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dali flicks out a counter leg kick but Choo steps away.
Dali forces Choo back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arany Dali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mew Choo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dali moves into the clinch.
Choo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Choo.
Dali lands a shot to the body.
Choo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dali just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dali has Choo pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Choo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dali working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dali.
Dali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dali lands an uppercut.
Arany Dali seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Choo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Choo misses with a punch on the inside.
Choo is trying to pull guard but Dali has him pressed against the cage.
Dali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Choo backwards.
Dali tries to work over Choo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Choos head.
Dali avoiding damage.
Choo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mew Choo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo gets control of Dali's arms and successfully pulls guard. Choo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dali showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dali must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Choo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Choo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Choo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Choo is trying to control the position but Dali postures up.
Choo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dali controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Choo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dali sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Choo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Choo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dali has picked Choo up and slammed him! Choo can't keep hold of the triangle and Dali manages to pass to side control!
Choo looks to move to half guard but instead Dali has passed into mount! Damn!
Choo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dali looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choo gets back to full guard.
Choo is trying to keep Dali in close.
Choo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dali stands up and waves to Choo to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Choo.
Dali lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dali takes a swing at Choo's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Choo misses the target.
Dali throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Arany Dali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dali throws a leg kick which misses Choo's front leg but catches the back leg as Choo tries to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Choo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arany Dali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mew Choo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choo manages to avoid it.
Dali lands a jab.
Choo throws a right hand that misses
and Dali holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Choo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Choo is trying to break the clinch but Dali has him pressed against the cage.
Choo fails to pull guard.
Choo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dali just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mew Choo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dali holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dali - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo tries to pull guard but Dali holds him up against the cage and eventually Choo drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dali.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dali lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dali scores with a shot to the side of Choo's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dali lands with a short shot to the head.
Dali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dali scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Choo is trying to break free.
Dali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Choo backwards.
Choo is rocked!
Dali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Choo backwards.
Oh Choo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Choo working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Dali.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dali creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Choo's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Choo drops to his knees and Dali pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arany Dali!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Murhaa (ranked 82 p4p, 13 weight class) and Luther Jones (ranked 273 p4p, 39 weight class). Jones has chosen One - Metallica as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ispa Murhaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Luther Jones!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones drives through with a takedown into Murhaa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Murhaa keeps moving.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones pushes down on Murhaa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones throwing shots but Murhaa is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Murhaa is trying is best to control the position here.
Murhaa is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones looks to land a strike but Murhaa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones wants to control from the top but Murhaa keeps moving.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murhaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Murhaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones postures up in Murhaa's guard and throws a big left but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murhaa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Murhaa.
We've been told by Murhaa's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
Murhaa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jab by Murhaa.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa shows good takedown defense.
Murhaa works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Murhaa clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa lands a shot to the body.
Murhaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Murhaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murhaa to the ground. Jones is now in Murhaa's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murhaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murhaa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murhaa is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Murhaa has wrist control.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murhaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murhaa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jones wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Murhaa is now in half guard.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murhaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Murhaa as Jones shoots in.
Murhaa is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murhaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones scores with a takedown into Murhaa's guard.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Murhaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Murhaa!
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murhaa is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murhaa is one step ahead there.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murhaa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murhaa stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
Luther Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murhaa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murhaa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Murhaa. Those never looked like landing.
Murhaa throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Murhaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Murhaa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murhaa throws a good cross that connects.
Jones looks for a takedown but Murhaa sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murhaa to the ground. Jones is now in Murhaa's guard.
Murhaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Murhaa keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones postures up in Murhaa's guard and throws a big left but Murhaa blocks it.
Jones wants to control from the top but Murhaa keeps moving.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murhaa working a defensive guard here.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murhaa 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.
Murhaa throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murhaa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones tries to pull guard but Murhaa holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Murhaa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a kick to the body.
Murhaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murhaa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murhaa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones throws an elbow but Murhaa slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Murhaa is keeping him busy.
Murhaa prevents Jones from moving into mount.
Murhaa is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murhaa keeps working.
Murhaa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jones.
Jones throws an elbow but Murhaa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jones throws a strike aimed at the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones misses with the ground and pound.
Jones looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Murhaa is avoiding damage well.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones is chipping away with strikes.
Jones controlling the position from side mount.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Murhaa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Murhaa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murhaa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jones trying to control the action but Murhaa is working from the bottom.
Jones cracks Murhaa with a big right hand but Murhaa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Murhaa regains half guard, as Jones was trying to land strikes.
Murhaa is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murhaa defending well though.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones with the ground and pound but Murhaa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jones really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murhaa is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Murhaa circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Murhaa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jones really felt that one!
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones is looking to clinch but Murhaa is avoiding it.
Ispa Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murhaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones wants to clinch.
Murhaa lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murhaa enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murhaa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Murhaa is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Murhaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Murhaa!
Murhaa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Murhaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhaa is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Murhaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murhaa keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stands up over Murhaa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Murhaa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murhaa is one step ahead there.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murhaa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murhaa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to move into half guard but instead Murhaa has managed to sweep!
Murhaa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones moves nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Murhaa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jones but great work by Murhaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Luther Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Murhaa punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murhaa misses with a kick to the body.
Jones has Murhaa up against the cage in a clinch.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murhaa.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murhaa.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Murhaa.
Jones is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murhaa tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murhaa is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Murhaa is positioning himself well to prevent Jones advancing to mount.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Murhaa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed Murhaa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhaa is keeping the position for now.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Murhaa has wrist control.
Jones wants to control from the top but Murhaa keeps moving.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Murhaa clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones has Murhaa up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Murhaa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
A solid body kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murhaa defends it well.
Murhaa throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murhaa circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones digs a good body shot into Murhaa's ribs.
Crunch! Murhaa slams his shin into Jones's torso.
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!
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murhaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Murhaa throws a body kick that misses.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Murhaa gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Murhaa scores with a push kick.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murhaa defends it well.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones rushes Murhaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jones tries for a takedown but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Murhaa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murhaa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhaa!
Ispa Murhaa retains his light heavyweight title!
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