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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tree Sclounce (ranked 4797 p4p, 578 weight class) and Billy Butcher (ranked 6029 p4p, 644 weight class). Sclounce 's entrance music is Fire Man Sam . A fine choice. Butcher is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Won't Back Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tree Sclounce !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Butcher!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Butcher.
Sclounce fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Butcher cracks Sclounce with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Butcher has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sclounce to stand back up!
Sclounce is rocked!
Butcher lands an uppercut, right on the button! Sclounce tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Butcher!
Billy Butcher really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KnockOut logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ventura (ranked 4939 p4p, 182 weight class) and Abioye Nazari (ranked 4668 p4p, 168 weight class). Nazari is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Do You Call My Name by Ra. Abioye Nazari has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Ventura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abioye Nazari !
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ventura's sensitive parts.
Nazari staying out of range there.
Nazari misses with a wild combination.
Ventura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ventura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ventura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ventura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazari .
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nazari .
Ventura misses with a body shot
and Nazari counters by clinching up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazari blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Ventura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nazari digs a right hand into Ventura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ventura's gas tank.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazari has Ventura pressed against the cage, preventing Ventura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Ventura as the two fighters clinch.
Nazari lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ventura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazari displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ventura up against the cage.
Nazari manages to break the clinch.
Nazari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ventura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Ventura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nazari .
Some wild striking there from Ventura.
Nazari slips a jab and a cross from Ventura.
Nazari throws a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ventura can pounce on him.
Nazari misses with a double jab.
Nazari displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.
Ventura misses with a hook. Nazari ducked under it nicely.
Nazari 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.
Nazari misses with a combination
and Ventura counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ventura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nazari circles away quickly and effectively.
Nazari digs a good hook to Ventura's body.
Ventura is breathing heavily.
Nazari jabs at Ventura's body.
Ventura throws the left hand but Nazari avoids the punch easily.
Nazari unleashes a big counter combination but Ventura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nazari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ventura.
Nazari looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anthony Ventura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ventura misses with a low kick.
Ventura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazari moves away.
Nazari looks to land a body kick but Ventura moved away.
Nazari throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Ventura stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Nazari follows into mount!
Nazari postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Ventura bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Nazari and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abioye Nazari !
Abioye Nazari seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tribbiani Joey (ranked 3410 p4p, 81 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 3682 p4p, 87 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tribbiani Joey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Claudiano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joey.
Claudiano darts in and clinches Joey up against the cage.
Claudiano tries to throw a body punch but Joey avoids it by throwing Claudiano back against the cage.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Joey controls his hands.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Joey controls his hands.
Claudiano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Claudiano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Claudiano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joey blocking some punches.
Joey taking a breather.
Claudiano tries to throw a body punch but Joey avoids it by throwing Claudiano back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claudiano blocks a body shot from Joey.
Joey blocking some punches.
A short right from Claudiano.
The referee is keeping an eye on Joey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Claudiano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claudiano.
Claudiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joey's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiano.
Joey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Claudiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joey blocks an uppercut.
Claudiano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joey is defending well.
Tribbiani Joey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldo Claudiano.
Claudiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Joey.
Joey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joey lands a body shot.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Joey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Joey gets back to full guard.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
Joey seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Claudiano being controlled here momentarily.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano postures up.
Claudiano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Joey is retaining full guard.
Joey has Claudiano pulled in close to control his posture.
Joey looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Claudiano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Joey wants to get back to full guard.
Claudiano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Joey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Claudiano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Joey wants to improve his position but Claudiano is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Claudiano seems to be looking for submissions.
Claudiano not doing much here.
Joey trying to control here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Claudiano scores with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claudiano misses the shot to the body.
Claudiano lands with a hook. Joey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Claudiano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joey under the eye.
Claudiano tried to score with a low kick but Joey checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Claudiano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joey but Joey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Claudiano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Claudiano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joey is out of range.
Joey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joey throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Waldo Claudiano has been cut.
Claudiano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Claudiano throws a jab when Joey was well out of range.
Joey scores with a hook to the body. Claudiano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good leg kick by Joey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Joey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Claudiano.
Joey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Joey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Claudiano's guard.
Joey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to control.
Joey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Claudiano has control of Joey's left arm, preventing Joey from doing any damage.
Claudiano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joey trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Joey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Claudiano feints and as Joey raises his hands in defense, Claudiano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Joey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Joey trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Claudiano is looking for a triangle but Joey pushes his legs off easily.
Claudiano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joey wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Claudiano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joey postures up and lands a big shot to Claudiano's brow.
Joey preventing the sweep.
Joey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Joey throws a big elbow that misses.
Claudiano working a defensive guard but Joey passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Joey wants to free his trapped foot but Claudiano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Claudiano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claudiano manages to get to full guard.
Waldo Claudiano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Claudiano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tribbiani Joey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Joey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Claudiano sprawls well initially but Joey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Claudiano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joey is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Joey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Claudiano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joey is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey content to control rather than advance.
Claudiano keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Claudiano is trying to get back to full guard.
Joey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Claudiano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Claudiano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joey connects with a couple of short punches.
Claudiano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joey trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Claudiano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
Joey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Claudiano is trying to defend but Joey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Claudiano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joey trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Joey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claudiano is keeping the position for now.
Joey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Claudiano trying to keep a closed guard but Joey is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Joey advances position into side control!
Joey trying to control the action but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Joey wants to take a breather but Claudiano manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Joey.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tribbiani Joey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano'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.
Sloppy strikes from Joey. Those never looked like landing.
Claudiano feints the counter takedown.
Joey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Joey wants to control but Claudiano is keeping him busy.
Claudiano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joey in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Claudiano stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Claudiano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claudiano is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano is not content to let Joey control the position.
Claudiano struggling a bit here.
Claudiano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Joey taking a breather here.
Claudiano is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Claudiano regains half guard.
Joey is trying to control. Claudiano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Claudiano is looking to control Joey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Claudiano avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Claudiano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Claudiano looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joey manages to get himself to full guard.
Joey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claudiano is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Claudiano seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Joey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claudiano is one step ahead there.
Joey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Joey trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey passes into half guard.
Claudiano wants to control but Joey is keeping busy.
Claudiano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tribbiani Joey had his way with Waldo Claudiano in that round.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano'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!
A punch combination from Joey misses.
Joey cracks a nice hook into Claudiano's ribs.
Claudiano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joey misses with a body kick.
Tribbiani Joey is winning the standup battle so far.
Joey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Claudiano throws out the jab.
Claudiano misses with a hook. Joey ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Joey.
A punch combination from Joey misses.
Claudiano shoots in and gets a takedown into Joey's guard.
Claudiano content to stall in guard here.
Claudiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Joey is retaining full guard.
Claudiano trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Claudiano showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano postures up.
Joey controlling the position.
Joey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Claudiano scores with a decent looking hook.
Claudiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joey shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Claudiano eats them both and turns towards Joey to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Joey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Waldo Claudiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano fails with a takedown attempt.
Joey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Claudiano sprawls and moves away.
Claudiano is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Claudiano misses with a hook.
Joey throws a series of strikes that have Claudiano backpedaling.
Claudiano moves into range and clinches up with Joey.
Nice body punch from Joey - that landed with a thud.
Joey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Claudiano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Joey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Claudiano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joey backwards.
Joey blocks an uppercut.
Joey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claudiano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Joey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tribbiani Joey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldo Claudiano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claudiano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Joey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Claudiano is defending well for now.
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Joey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joey can't find room to land a body shot as Claudiano controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Claudiano.
Joey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Claudianos head.
Joey can't find room to land a body shot as Claudiano controls the action.
Joey trying to land knees to the body.
Joey tries to work over Claudiano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joey prevents a takedown attempt there.
Claudiano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joey struggles to land a body shot inside as Claudiano controls his hands.
Joey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Claudiano backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Joey uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiano.
Claudiano lands a body shot.
Claudiano tries a body shot but Joey blocks it.
Claudiano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joey backwards.
Joey lands a knee to the head.
Claudiano is rocked!
Joey blocking some punches.
Claudiano is still on wobbly legs! Can Joey finish him?
Joey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joey content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Claudiano misses with a body punch.
Claudiano misses with the head strike.
Joey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Claudiano avoiding damage as Joey throws knees to the body.
Claudiano misses with some punches.
Joey creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Claudiano with a big uppercut! Claudiano tries to clinch up but Joey pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Claudiano to the mat! Claudiano covers up and Joey unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tribbiani Joey!
After winning the bout, Tribbiani Joey 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 Rastaphan Dominatrix (ranked 2611 p4p, 69 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 1553 p4p, 48 weight class). Teló has chosen Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego as his entrance music. Michel Teló will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
29 - 15 - 1 |
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209 lbs
31 - 18 - 2 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rastaphan Dominatrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominatrix closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Teló's guard.
Dominatrix stopping the sweep attempt from Teló.
Dominatrix trying to control but Teló is working from the bottom.
Dominatrix tries to free his leg and advance position but Teló is retaining full guard.
Dominatrix looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Teló keeping full guard, as Dominatrix tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló keeping moving, preventing Dominatrix from controlling successfully.
Teló is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominatrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Teló with a nice cross.
Teló paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Rastaphan Dominatrix has been cut.
Dominatrix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) in the buildup to the fight.
Dominatrix darts in looking for a takedown but Teló gets double underhooks and turns Dominatrix into the cage.
Teló swings for the body but Dominatrix moves out of range.
Dominatrix misses with an uppercut.
Teló pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teló tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dominatrix closes the distance and clinches up with Teló, looking for a takedown. Dominatrix pushes Teló against the cage but Teló circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Teló throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Teló 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dominatrix.
Teló tries to close the distance and clinch but Dominatrix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dominatrix shoots in and gets a takedown into Teló's guard.
Dominatrix stops Teló from standing up.
Teló is trying to keep Dominatrix in close.
Teló being controlled here, momentarily.
Teló keeping moving, preventing Dominatrix from controlling successfully.
Teló is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dominatrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dominatrix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Teló as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rastaphan Dominatrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teló misses with the combination.
Dominatrix tries to counter with a takedown but Teló is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Teló slaps away a takedown attempt from Dominatrix, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Teló raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dominatrix shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dominatrix moves into full mount! Teló won't be happy about that!
Dominatrix has control of Teló's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Teló regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dominatrix prevents Teló from getting the reversal.
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 Rastaphan Dominatrix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut.
That's time! Dominatrix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Teló throws a body shot but no joy.
Teló tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dominatrix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dominatrix tries to sprawl but Teló drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dominatrix wants to control but Teló is keeping busy.
Teló wants to get back to his feet.
Teló perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló wants to take a breather but Dominatrix is having none of it.
Dominatrix is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Teló's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Teló's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teló is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dominatrix working for a choke but Teló is defending well.
Dominatrix tries to keep control of the position but Teló is staying busy.
Teló is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dominatrix working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dominatrix wants to control but Teló is keeping busy.
Dominatrix doesn't have the hooks in and Teló manages to turn into his guard.
Dominatrix manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teló manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix advances to half guard.
Teló wants to control but Dominatrix is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dominatrix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teló keeps working.
Dominatrix seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Teló is trying to stand back up but Dominatrix is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teló is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominatrix pulls his head out easily.
Dominatrix wants to pass to mount but Teló is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominatrix in particular looking to stall.
Dominatrix is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Teló doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dominatrix.
Dominatrix is trying to work for a kimura but Teló is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Teló manages to get to full guard.
Teló trying to control the position.
Dominatrix wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Dominatrix passes Teló's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teló makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Teló.
Teló keeping moving, preventing Dominatrix from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rastaphan Dominatrix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Teló moves into range and clinches up with Dominatrix.
Dominatrix is trying to pull guard but Teló has him pressed against the cage.
Dominatrix changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Teló fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dominatrix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teló.
Teló moves in looking to clinch but Dominatrix pushes him off.
Teló lands with a kick to the ribs.
Teló gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dominatrix to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominatrix wants to sweep but Teló has passed to side control!
Teló thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dominatrix manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Teló tries to kick Dominatrix off but Dominatrix keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dominatrix is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teló defends it well.
Dominatrix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dominatrix looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dominatrix looking to sit in guard and control but Teló gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Teló controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Teló passes into side control.
Teló remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Teló wants to control but Dominatrix is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominatrix is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Teló wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dominatrix keeps working.
Teló creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dominatrix is looking for a sweep.
Dominatrix is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominatrix trying to control but Teló postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Teló comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dominatrix 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rastaphan Dominatrix!
Rastaphan Dominatrix spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Attila (ranked 3574 p4p, 82 weight class) and Ori Jokinen (ranked 2858 p4p, 74 weight class). Attila comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
27 - 16 - 0 |
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45
141 lbs
29 - 22 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johan Attila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ori Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Attila missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jokinen feints the counter takedown.
Jokinen staying out of range there.
Attila displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jokinen.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jokinen.
Attila wants to control but Jokinen postures up.
Attila tries to improve position but can't.
Jokinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attila tries to bench press Jokinen off him but Jokinen keeps the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Attila's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Attila struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Attila is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jokinen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Attila keeps working.
Attila struggling a bit here.
Attila is trying to get back to half guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position but Attila is working away.
Attila struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Attila throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Attila is being controlled here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Attila throws a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with a low kick, right behind Attila 's knee.
Attila getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Attila 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.
Attila darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Attila works over Jokinen's head and body with a nice combination.
A clash of legs there as Jokinen blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Attila.
Jokinen feints the counter takedown.
Jokinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Attila sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jokinen somewhat.
Attila is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks.
A lazy left from Attila finds it's target.
Jab, jab by Attila - just one landing.
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Attila throws an off balance right hand
and Jokinen counters with a nice body shot.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Attila sprawls well. Attila wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jokinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Johan Attila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ori Jokinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attila throws a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
It seemed like Jokinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Attila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Attila lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jokinen will feel that in the morning.
Attila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen feints the counter takedown.
Attila stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Attila wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Attila looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jokinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Attila connects with a right hand. Jokinen shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Attila stuns Jokinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Attila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jokinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Jokinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Attila defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Attila dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Attila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Attila lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jokinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jokinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jokinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johan Attila is winning the standup battle so far.
Attila misses with a left hand
and Attila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Attila is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jokinen is defended easily by Attila.
Nice body kick from Jokinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attila lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Attila tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jokinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Attila tries to clinch up but Jokinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Jokinen throws a counter combo.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Attila.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Attila misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
Attila throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Attila darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Attila stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Attila.
Despite the aggression on Jokinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No luck for Jokinen with that takedown attempt.
Johan Attila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Attila scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Attila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokinen can do to turn this around?
Attila is looking to score with low kicks.
Attila motions for Jokinen to come forward. Attila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Attila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attila misses with a lunging right hand
and Jokinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Attila.
Jab from Attila.
Attila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jokinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Attila tries to close the distance and clinch but Jokinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jokinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Attila connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Attila throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen tries a quick counter leg kick but Attila is wise to it.
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches up with Attila, looking for a takedown. Jokinen pushes Attila against the cage but Attila circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johan Attila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ori Jokinen.
Attila scoring well with a low kick there.
Attila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen feints a counter leg kick.
Jokinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Attila.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attila misses with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a left to the body.
Johan Attila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Attila throws a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jokinen! But no joy.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Attila as he jumps to the side.
Attila throws a right hand that misses
and Jokinen counters with a good low kick that Attila was not able to check.
Attila throws a leg kick but Jokinen checks it.
A little jabbing left from Jokinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Attila lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Attila lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Attila pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range and Attila settles back down.
It seemed like Jokinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Attila.
A little jabbing left from Jokinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Attila scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Attila misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attila loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Attila.
Jokinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Attila cracks the inside of Jokinen's front leg.
Jokinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Attila tries to clinch there but Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Attila misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen throws a big counter head kick but Attila avoids it with no problem.
Attila digs a good hook to Jokinen's body.
Attila stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Attila wants it to stay on the feet.
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jokinen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Attila punishes Jokinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Attila fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jokinen checks it well.
Attila misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen throws a big counter head kick but Attila avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Attila dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Attila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Attila is predictable there
and Jokinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Attila throws a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with a left and a right that stings Attila.
A solid body kick from Attila.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Attila.
And Jokinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Attila pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - Attila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Attila has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Attila misses with an uppercut.
Jokinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Attila with a body shot.
Attila misses with a leg kick.
Jokinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Attila.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attila misses with an uppercut
and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Attila swings widly with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jokinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Attila.
Jokinen is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Attila darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Attila throws a right hand that Jokinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jokinen also avoids with ease.
Jokinen throws a counter combo.
Good leg kick by Attila there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Attila scores with a leg kick.
Attila throws a push kick but Jokinen slaps the foot to one side.
Jokinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Attila.
Jokinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches up with Attila, looking for a takedown. Jokinen pushes Attila against the cage but Attila circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jokinen slips a jab from Attila.
Attila thows a leg kick but Jokinen checks it
and Jokinen counters with a nice body kick.
Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Attila.
Jokinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Attila defends it well.
Attila lands a jab.
Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen checks the leg kick.
Attila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Attila throws an off balance right hand
and Jokinen counters with a big head kick but Attila shrugs it off.
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!
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown but Attila shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johan Attila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ori Jokinen.
Jab from Attila.
Attila with a jab.
Attila throws a low kick, looking for Jokinen's leg but Jokinen calmly moves out of range.
Jokinen tries a quick counter leg kick but Attila is wise to it.
Jokinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Attila throws a head kick that Jokinen semi-blocks.
Attila thumps Jokinen with a low kick.
Attila moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokinen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jab from Attila.
Attila with a hook.
Attila gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Attila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jokinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Attila connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jokinen. Jokinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Attila rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jokinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jokinen throws a fast counter high kick but Attila manages to duck under it in time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Attila misses with a hook
and Jokinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Attila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Jokinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Attila pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Attila misses with a body shot.
Jokinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A nice combination there by Attila.
A telegraphed right hand from Attila misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen.
Jokinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Attila defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Attila misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Attila gets a clinch.
Jokinen is trying to pull guard but Attila turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jokinen can't get the takedown.
Attila tries to work over Jokinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Attila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jokinen can't get the takedown.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Attila is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Attila pushes Jokinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Attila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jokinen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ori Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Attila.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Attila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Attila, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Attila!
Johan Attila seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Houston (ranked 846 p4p, 132 weight class) and Lance Legstrong (ranked 1115 p4p, 168 weight class). Legstrong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Carbon Based Lifeforms - Hydroponic Garden. Lance Legstrong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Houston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Legstrong!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Legstrong finds it's way through Houston's defenses.
We've been told by Houston's head coaches at The Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Houston lands a nice shot that snaps Legstrong's head back.
Donk. Legstrong catches Houston right on the button with a cross.
Houston takes one to the side of the head.
Houston looks to land a right hand but Legstrong moved out of range.
Houston lands with a slapping head kick.
Legstrong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Houston under the eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Legstrong, as that shot connected.
Legstrong tries to move into range but Houston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Legstrong 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Houston throws a big shot that misses.
Legstrong jabs Houston right on the nose. Houston blinks but takes it well.
Legstrong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Houston.
Legstrong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Houston.
Legstrong blocks a head kick by Houston.
A little jabbing left from Legstrong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Houston throws a body kick that misses.
Legstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Houston.
Legstrong cracks Houston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Houston throws a jab but it's blocked by Legstrong.
A punch lands to the side of Legstrong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Legstrong misses.
Legstrong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legstrong.
Houston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Legstrong blocks the low kick.
Legstrong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good exchange - Houston coming out on top.
Legstrong is rocked!
Legstrong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Legstrong drops his hands momentarily and Houston needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Legstrong just on the top of the head. Legstrong drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Legstrong - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Max Houston!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Houston thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cruz Lopez (ranked 1518 p4p, 185 weight class) and Michael Carter Williams (ranked 1299 p4p, 164 weight class). Williams has chosen FREE THE MADNESS as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cruz Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Carter Williams !
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez digs a good hook to Williams 's body.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Williams .
Williams 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Williams duly obliges.
It looks like Cruz Lopez has been cut.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Lopez's front leg but catches the back leg as Lopez tries to avoid it.
Williams tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Williams .
Williams throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez blocks a low kick nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lopez.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Lopez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams throws a right hand that Lopez ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopez also avoids with ease.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez connects with a crisp jab.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Williams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lopez. Lopez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lopez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lopez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lopez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lopez is looking to chop away at Williams 's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Williams slips a straight right by Lopez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lopez's head backwards.
Lopez walks into a stiff left hand from Williams .
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Williams moves to clinch but Lopez breaks away
and Lopez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
Williams throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but Lopez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lopez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Michael Carter Williams has been cut.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams scores with the left hand. Lopez knows he should have avoided that one.
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lopez scores with a nice body kick.
Lopez lands a jab to Williams 's midsection.
Lopez throws a leg kick which misses Williams 's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams .
Lopez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez drops Williams with a left and a right! Oh, Williams is hurt - Lopez dives into side control looking to finish!
Williams is rocked!
Lopez stands up.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopez finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Williams tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lopez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams lands a nice hook to Lopez's body. Lopez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lopez slips a jab from Williams .
Williams misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Lopez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lopez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lopez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lopez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A cross from Lopez lands.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lopez lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a kick to the ribs.
BOOM! Lopez lands a beautiful left hook that drops Williams . Williams tries to recover but Lopez is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Williams lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cruz Lopez!
An out of breath Cruz Lopez 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Vincent (ranked 4852 p4p, 126 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 5435 p4p, 137 weight class). Vorster has chosen Behemoth as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Vinnie Vincent has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Vinnie Vincent seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinnie Vincent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vincent pushes Vorster up against the cage in a clinch.
Vorster tries to score a body lock takedown but Vincent shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vincent is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vorster is defending well.
Vorster taking a breather.
Vincent looking for a takedown.
Vincent's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vorster shoots and misses
and Vincent counters with a nice uppercut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vincent enables Vorster to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vincent manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Vincent's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vincent seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vorster pushing down on Vincent's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster is keen to just control but Vincent is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster wants to work for an arm triangle but Vincent is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vorster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vincent knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vorster not doing much here.
Vorster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vorster is looking to take a break and control but Vincent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vorster gets tackled into the cage by Vincent. Vincent maintains the clinch.
Vincent changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vorster fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Vincent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vincent moves into the clinch successfully.
Vincent changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vorster fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vincent throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vorster was covering up waiting for the punch and Vincent finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vorster looking for a sweep. Not yet Vorster, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent wants to pass the guard but Vorster is keeping the position.
Vincent stopping the sweep attempt from Vorster.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vorster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vincent is aware though and is defending well.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Vorster has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vorster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vorster is looking for a triangle but Vincent pushes his legs off easily.
Vorster trying to control the position.
Vincent won't allow Vorster to sweep him here.
That's four 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.
Vorster is looking for a triangle but Vincent pushes his legs off easily.
Vincent tries to free his leg and advance position but Vorster is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vincent is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vorster shoots in and drives through. Vincent sprawls well.
Vincent closes the distance and pushes Vorster back into the cage.
Vorster pulls Vincent into guard.
Vorster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vincent stays in close to Vorster's body and controls the position.
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 Vinnie Vincent will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vorster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vincent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vorster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vincent clinches.
Vorster is trying to drag Vincent to the mat but Vincent just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vincent breaks the clinch.
Vorster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vincent was covering up waiting for the punch and Vorster finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vorster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster pushing down on Vincent's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vorster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vorster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vorster is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vorster seems to be working for a kimura but Vincent defends the submission attempt.
Vorster is looking to advance position but Vincent won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster trying to control from half guard but Vincent is working away.
Vincent tries to roll over but Vorster keeps him under control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vorster is working for a kimura but Vincent is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vorster shoots in for a takedown but Vincent shows good takedown defense.
Vincent attempts a counter takedown but Vorster avoids it well and moves away.
Vinnie Vincent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
Vincent tries to clinch but Vorster is having none of it.
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.
Vorster has Vincent up against the cage in a clinch.
Vincent tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vorster is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vincent is keeping busy.
Vincent goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vorster prevents it.
Vincent scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vincent is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vorster decides to pull guard.
Vorster has his foot on Vincent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vincent works his way back into a safe position though.
Vorster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vorster is breathing heavily.
Vorster being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jandre Vorster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vorster wants to clinch up but Vincent keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Vincent was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vorster.
Vorster has managed to clinch.
Vorster gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vincent trying to control but Vorster postures up.
Vincent is staying active underneath Vorster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vorster is working for a submission of some sort.
Vincent is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster is working for a kimura but Vincent is defending it quite comfortably.
Vorster is trying to control the action in half guard but Vincent is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vorster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vorster moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vorster can't get the takedown.
Vincent gets underhooks to prevent Vorster's takedown attempt.
Vorster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vincent prevents it.
Vinnie Vincent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
Vorster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vorster has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vincent clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Vorster looking for the choke but no joy.
Vorster has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Vincent has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Vincent's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Vincent controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vincent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vorster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vorster wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vincent is now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jandre Vorster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vorster works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vincent content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jandre Vorster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vorster has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jandre Vorster!
A very excited looking Jandre Vorster rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Brophy (ranked 720 p4p, 115 weight class) and Kaino Heikkinen (ranked 473 p4p, 74 weight class). Brophy comes to the cage accompanied by Last Caress - Metallica. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
21 - 7 - 0 |
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34
196 lbs
23 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class 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
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaino Heikkinen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heikkinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brophy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Heikkinen misses with a looping right.
Heikkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brophy.
Heikkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Brophy blocks the body kick.
Brophy is looking to counter punch.
Brophy throws a leg kick
and Heikkinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brophy's knee momentarily.
Kaino Heikkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heikkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Heikkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brophy. That did some damage!
Brophy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Heikkinen is looking to clinch but Brophy is avoiding it.
Heikkinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Brophy misses with a looping right.
Brophy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Heikkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heikkinen misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Brophy misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy moves out of range of the body kick from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen throws a push kick but Brophy slaps the foot to one side.
It appears Brophy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Heikkinen motions for Brophy to come forward. Heikkinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heikkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brophy at a distance.
Heikkinen avoids the head kick by Brophy.
Heikkinen throws out a counter right but Brophy avoids it with no problem.
Heikkinen throws a hook to the side of Brophy's head but Brophy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heikkinen misses with a shot to the body
and Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Heikkinen catches Brophy right on the button with a cross.
Heikkinen staying out of range there.
Brophy throws the kick towards the body but Heikkinen avoids it.
Brophy stuns Heikkinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Heikkinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Brophy's head.
Heikkinen lands with a straight right. Brophy didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Heikkinen ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Brophy moves out of range of the strikes.
Heikkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Brophy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brophy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brophy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Heikkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Heikkinen looks to land a body kick but Brophy moved away.
Heikkinen jabs Brophy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brophy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Heikkinen connects with a looping right hand.
A lazy left from Heikkinen finds it's target.
Heikkinen swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen misses with a body shot.
Brophy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heikkinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Heikkinen throws a leg kick
and Brophy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heikkinen throws a leg kick
and Brophy counters with a nice leg kick.
Heikkinen misses with a body shot.
Brophy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen moves into range and clinches up with Brophy.
Brophy lands a shoulder strike.
Heikkinen blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Brophy on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Heikkinen.
A knee to the head by Brophy.
It looks like Kaino Heikkinen has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heikkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Heikkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen lands a body punch.
Brophy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heikkinen connects with a body shot.
Heikkinen scores with a hook to the body. Brophy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Heikkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brophy at a distance.
Heikkinen swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
Heikkinen lands a jab.
Brophy scores with a punch to the head.
Heikkinen lands a really nice looking cross but Brophy seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heikkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Heikkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brophy.
Brophy staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Heikkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaino Heikkinen'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.
Brophy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A clash of legs there as Brophy blocks the low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brophy.
Heikkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heikkinen feints and then cracks Brophy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brophy down.
Heikkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Heikkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brophy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brophy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heikkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heikkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Heikkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heikkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Heikkinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brophy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brophy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Heikkinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heikkinen misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen scores with a hook to the body. Brophy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Heikkinen lands with a hook. Brophy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brophy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brophy rather than just go for the knockout.
Heikkinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brophy is looking to counter with a body kick.
Heikkinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Brophy slips a jab from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen misses the shot to the body.
Brophy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heikkinen.
Brophy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Heikkinen just manages to avoid it.
Heikkinen wants to slow Brophy down by chopping away at his legs.
Heikkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brophy checks a leg kick.
Heikkinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brophy on the side of the head.
Brophy misses with a right hand
and Heikkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Heikkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heikkinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Heikkinen.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Heikkinen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Heikkinen works Brophy's body with a nice hook.
Heikkinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kaino Heikkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heikkinen throws out a powerful jab.
Heikkinen slips a straight right by Brophy.
Heikkinen is looking to chop away at Brophy's legs.
Heikkinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brophy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Heikkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Heikkinen throws a leg kick which misses Brophy's front leg but catches the back leg as Brophy tries to avoid it.
Brophy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Heikkinen misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heikkinen.
A little feinted left hand from Brophy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Heikkinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Heikkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heikkinen jabs Brophy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brophy blocks a head kick by Heikkinen.
Brophy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heikkinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Heikkinen. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heikkinen avoids a kick to the body.
Heikkinen loads up on a big right hand but Brophy slips the punch.
Brophy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Heikkinen misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Brophy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heikkinen misses with a low kick.
Brophy looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen misses with a body kick.
Brophy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heikkinen. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heikkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Heikkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Heikkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
Heikkinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Brophy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brophy with a nice cross.
Heikkinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Heikkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heikkinen lands with a shot to the body.
Heikkinen has Brophy up against the cage in a clinch.
Brophy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Heikkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kaino Heikkinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brophy moves out of range as Heikkinen strikes.
Heikkinen lands a nice hook to Brophy's body. Brophy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brophy tries to land a front kick but Heikkinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heikkinen digs a good body shot into Brophy's ribs.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heikkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brophy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heikkinen tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Heikkinen takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikkinen feints and then cracks Brophy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brophy down.
Heikkinen misses with a wild body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brophy!
A solid body kick from Heikkinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Brophy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brophy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heikkinen counters with a left to the body.
Jab from Brophy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brophy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Heikkinen - the referee stops the clock and Brophy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Heikkinen. Brophy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Heikkinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heikkinen throws an off balance right hand
and Brophy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brophy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heikkinen cracks Brophy with an open hand slap.
Heikkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
Heikkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brophy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by Heikkinen. Beautiful body shot.
Heikkinen slips under a jab from Brophy.
Brophy connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Heikkinen throws a hook but Brophy avoids it easily.
John Brophy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heikkinen punishes Brophy's body with a nice straight punch.
Brophy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Heikkinen throws a hook but Brophy blocks it.
Heikkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Brophy's shoulder, as Brophy tries to avoid the shot.
Heikkinen slips a jab from Brophy.
Nice shot by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Brophy misses its intended target.
Heikkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brophy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brophy.
Heikkinen stuns Brophy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen scores with a hook to the body. Brophy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brophy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heikkinen connects with a body shot that sends Brophy's belly button to the back.
Heikkinen lands a right hook to the body.
Heikkinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Heikkinen thows a leg kick but Brophy checks it
and Brophy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brophy lands a jab.
Heikkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brophy at a distance.
Heikkinen connects with a leg kick. Brophy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Heikkinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Heikkinen misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heikkinen, as that shot connected.
Kaino Heikkinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brophy moves out of range of the body kick.
Heikkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Heikkinen.
Brophy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Heikkinen if he has to take too many more of those.
Brophy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Brophy.
Nice body kick from Brophy.
Heikkinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heikkinen misses with a body kick.
Brophy is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Brophy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Heikkinen misses with a hook. Brophy ducked under it nicely.
Brophy tried to score with a low kick but Heikkinen checks it.
Heikkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Heikkinen swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaino Heikkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Heikkinen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaino Heikkinen!
Kaino Heikkinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orpheus Boagrius (ranked 255 p4p, 12 weight class) and Colin Turnbull (ranked 657 p4p, 31 weight class). Boagrius comes into the arena with Akkadian Empire blaring out of the sound system. Orpheus Boagrius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Orpheus Boagrius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Colin Turnbull!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnbull misses with a leg kick
and Boagrius counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Turnbull throws a big shot that misses.
Boagrius quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Boagrius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turnbull misses with a left hand
and Boagrius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Colin Turnbull has been cut.
Turnbull 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.
Turnbull avoids a kick to the body.
Boagrius slips under a jab.
Boagrius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boagrius misses with a straight left.
Turnbull throws a fast counter high kick but Boagrius manages to duck under it in time.
Both fighters circling a little - Turnbull finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Turnbull throws a leg kick
and Boagrius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boagrius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a leg kick
and Turnbull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnbull throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Boagrius to counter with a crisp jab.
Turnbull connects with an inside leg kick.
Boagrius cracks Turnbull with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Turnbull looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Boagrius finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boagrius walks into a stiff left hand from Turnbull.
Turnbull cracks Boagrius with a good jab.
Turnbull throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boagrius.
Boagrius tries to bum rush Turnbull with a series of wild strikes but Turnbull uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turnbull slips a straight right by Boagrius.
Turnbull flicks out a counter leg kick but Boagrius steps away.
Boagrius on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turnbull keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turnbull with a hook.
Turnbull 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.
Turnbull misses with a leg kick
and Boagrius counters with a nice leg kick.
Turnbull throws a low kick but Boagrius avoids it.
Colin Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boagrius misses with a hook. Turnbull ducked under it nicely.
Turnbull lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnbull throws the left hand but Boagrius avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boagrius checks a leg kick nicely.
Boagrius is looking to counter punch.
Turnbull throws a front kick aimed at Boagrius's knee but Boagrius avoids it well.
Boagrius quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Turnbull lands with an uppercut that bounces Boagrius off the cage and back into range.
Turnbull fakes the leg kick and cracks Boagrius in the body.
Turnbull looks to throw a body kick
and Turnbull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boagrius lands with an uppercut that bounces Turnbull off the cage and back into range.
Turnbull loads up on a big right hand but Boagrius slips the punch.
Boagrius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boagrius drops his hands momentarily and Turnbull takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turnbull connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boagrius misses with a hook. Turnbull ducked under it nicely.
Turnbull lunges at Boagrius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boagrius's hand.
Turnbull wants to land a leg kick but Boagrius is out of range.
Boagrius checks a leg kick nicely.
Boagrius tries to clinch up but Turnbull circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boagrius counters with a right hand to the body.
Boagrius tests Turnbull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boagrius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turnbull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Boagrius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turnbull lands a front kick.
Turnbull throws out a leg kick but Boagrius moves out of range and Turnbull only half commits.
Turnbull 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.
Boagrius scores with a push kick.
Turnbull looks winded!
Boagrius misses with a looping left.
Turnbull tries to land a front kick but Boagrius steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turnbull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boagrius gets a clinch.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boagrius misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boagrius.
A short uppercut from Boagrius.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turnbull tries to work over Boagrius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boagrius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boagrius's elbow.
Turnbull tries to stall but Boagrius uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boagrius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Boagrius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boagrius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turnbull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Boagrius.
Boagrius dodges an elbow strike from Turnbull.
Turnbull prevents a body shot from Boagrius.
Boagrius swings away with an uppercut 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 Orpheus Boagrius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Colin Turnbull's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Turnbull swings widly with a right hand
and Boagrius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boagrius blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Turnbull misses
and Turnbull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turnbull is rocked!
Turnbull throws out a leg kick but Boagrius moves out of range and Turnbull only half commits.
A jab from Turnbull misses.
Turnbull ducks under a wild hook from Boagrius.
Turnbull throws a shot from downtown. Boagrius moves away and avoids it.
Boagrius walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Turnbull drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Boagrius swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Turnbull's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orpheus Boagrius!
Orpheus Boagrius retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Orpheus Boagrius made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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