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OFC 377: Kamikaze PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jone (ranked 3804 p4p, 366 weight class) and Darren Dahok (ranked 7490 p4p, 551 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jone might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to If you smell!. Dahok has chosen Holy Moses as his entrance music. Jack Jone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Jone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darren Dahok!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahok clinches up against the cage.
Jone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jone avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dahok. Jone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dahok lands a head kick. Jone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dahok rushes Jone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dahok misses with the head strike.
Dahok keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jone's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahok is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jone is defending well for now.
Jone is trying to break free.
Dahok missing with knees to the body.
Dahok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dahok dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dahok prevents Jone from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dahok has Jone pressed against the cage, preventing Jone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dahok keeps control of Jone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jone throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dahok counters with a leg kick.
Dahok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Dahok. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dahok.
Dahok rushes Jone and presses him up against the cage.
Dahok throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jone blocks it with crossed arms.
Dahok throws a punch but it's blocked by Jone.
Jone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dahok clinches up with Jone and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahok manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Dahok misses the target.
Dahok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dahok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dahok rushes Jone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jone blocks a body shot from Dahok.
Jone is trying to break the clinch but Dahok has him pressed against the cage.
Dahok can't find room to land a body shot as Jone controls the action.
Jone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dahok.
Jone throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dahok. Jone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jone is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahok misses with a two punch combination.
Dahok clinches up with Jone and pushes him back against the cage.
Jone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dahok breaks the clinch.
Dahok fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jone, pushing him back against the cage.
Jone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jone manages to break the clinch.
Jone throws a sloppy head kick and Dahok moves out of range easily.
Dahok throws a counter combo.
Dahok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dahok misses with a two punch combination.
Jone throws a quick counter head kick but Dahok was just out of range.
Jone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dahok.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahok throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dahok is looking to land body kicks.
Jone is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dahok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dahok missing with a left hand there. Jone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jone throws a push kick but Dahok slaps the foot to one side.
Dahok gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dahok is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jone is defending well for now.
Dahok lands a damaging elbow.
Dahok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Dahok dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dahok misses with an uppercut.
Dahok forces Jone back against the cage and clinches.
Dahok misses with an elbow over the top.
Jone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice elbow from Dahok.
Jone tries to break free but Dahok pushes him back against the cage.
Jone tries to break free but Dahok pushes him back against the cage.
Jone blocking some punches.
Dahok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dahok lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahok takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Darren Dahok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jone misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahok walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dahok scores with a jab. Jone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dahok rushes Jone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jone has had enough of the clinch but Dahok keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Jone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dahok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jone tries to break free but Dahok pushes him back against the cage.
Jone is trying to break the clinch but Dahok has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dahok.
Jone wants to get back to striking at distance but Dahok won't allow it.
Jone is trying to push Dahok away but Dahok has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jone being controlled against the cage.
Jone has had enough of the clinch but Dahok keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jone staying out of range there.
Jone quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dahok moves into range and clinches up with Jone.
Dahok has Jone pressed against the cage, preventing Jone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jone is trying to break free.
Dahok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jone wants to break free but Dahok has control.
Jone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dahok darts in and clinches Jone up against the cage.
Jone breaks from the clinch.
Dahok closes the distance and clinches.
Jone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahok is trying to stall.
Jone is trying to break the clinch but Dahok is controlling him.
Jone is trying to break the clinch but Dahok has him pressed against the cage.
Jone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jone tries to circle away but Dahok has him pinned against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jone as Dahok tries to tie him up.
Dahok breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Dahok misses.
Nice uppercut there from Dahok.
Dahok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dahok just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Dahok lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahok clinches up against the cage.
Dahok breaks the clinch.
Dahok moves into the clinch successfully.
Dahok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dahok takes a swing at Jone's ribcage but misses.
Dahok throws out a powerful jab.
Dahok throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Dahok misses the target.
Dahok throws a lazy right hand but Jone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for Dahok.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Dahok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dahok moves into the clinch.
Jone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dahok takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dahok throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jone counters with a huge head kick that drops Dahok! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Jone!
A relieved looking Jack Jone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Correa (ranked 1279 p4p, 159 weight class) and Baeddan MacAuliffe (ranked 1628 p4p, 195 weight class). MacAuliffe is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Notorious by Duran Duran. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Correa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Baeddan MacAuliffe!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correa stuffs the takedown attempt from MacAuliffe. MacAuliffe gets slowly back to his feet.
Correa avoids the body shot from MacAuliffe.
Correa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacAuliffe throws a series of punches but Correa moves out of range.
Baeddan MacAuliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from MacAuliffe. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Correa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Correa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Correa misses the target.
Correa throws out a loose jab but MacAuliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Castlemore in the buildup to the fight.
MacAuliffe misses the shot to the body.
MacAuliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Correa misses the target.
MacAuliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAuliffe stuns Correa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacAuliffe shoots in for a takedown but Correa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
MacAuliffe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacAuliffe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Correa circles away quickly and effectively.
MacAuliffe moves away from the strike by Correa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAuliffe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Correa is trying to defend but MacAuliffe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Correa tries to roll over but MacAuliffe keeps him under control.
Correa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Correa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Correa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
MacAuliffe wants to control but Correa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacAuliffe wants to improve his position but Correa is controlling well.
MacAuliffe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Correa is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe tries to get to full guard but Correa has control of the leg.
MacAuliffe has hold of Correa's hands but Correa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
MacAuliffe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Correa preventing the sweep.
Correa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of MacAuliffe's head.
Correa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Correa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacAuliffe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Correa postures up in MacAuliffe's guard and throws a big left but MacAuliffe blocks it.
Correa postures up in MacAuliffe's guard and throws a big left but MacAuliffe blocks it.
MacAuliffe is trying to keep Correa in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacAuliffe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Correa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and MacAuliffe dives on top into guard.
MacAuliffe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacAuliffe throws a big elbow that misses.
MacAuliffe controlling from the top position.
Correa looking for a sweep. Not yet Correa, not yet.
MacAuliffe tries to free his leg and advance position but Correa is retaining full guard.
Correa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
MacAuliffe is looking for a triangle but Correa pushes his legs off easily.
Correa is working MacAuliffe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Correa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Correa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of MacAuliffe's head.
MacAuliffe striking from the bottom here.
Correa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! MacAuliffe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Correa, into his guard.
Correa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacAuliffe forces his way into half guard.
MacAuliffe wants to pass the guard but Correa is defending well.
MacAuliffe seems to be working for a kimura but Correa defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Baeddan MacAuliffe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Correa with a jab.
MacAuliffe throws a sloppy head kick
and Correa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MacAuliffe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Correa's head.
Correa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacAuliffe's head backwards.
MacAuliffe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Correa rather than just go for the knockout.
Correa looks to land a right hand but MacAuliffe moved out of range.
Baeddan MacAuliffe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacAuliffe throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Correa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacAuliffe scores with a one two! Correa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Correa is rocked!
MacAuliffe tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Correa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Correa dodges the punch combination from MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Correa seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Correa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacAuliffe moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Correa enables MacAuliffe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Correa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
MacAuliffe wants to pass the guard but Correa is keeping the position.
Correa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
MacAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Correa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacAuliffe looking to pass the guard.
Correa looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacAuliffe is one step ahead there.
MacAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Correa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacAuliffe stopping the sweep attempt from Correa.
Correa keeping moving, preventing MacAuliffe from controlling successfully.
MacAuliffe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacAuliffe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Correa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Correa is working hard here to advance position.
MacAuliffe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Correa is staying active underneath MacAuliffe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Correa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Correa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
MacAuliffe slips a nice elbow through Correa's hands, connecting with Correa's forehead.
MacAuliffe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe is trying for a kimura here. Correa looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! MacAuliffe wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
A very excited looking Baeddan MacAuliffe 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Loki Aoki (ranked 1523 p4p, 178 weight class) and Goban Declan (ranked 1549 p4p, 181 weight class). Aoki comes to the cage accompanied by KAANCEPTS. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Loki Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Goban Declan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Declan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aoki blocks the body kick.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki's corner calls for a 1-2. Aoki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Declan flicks out a counter leg kick but Aoki steps away.
Declan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aoki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Declan circles away quickly and effectively.
Aoki swinging wildly here.
Declan swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
Declan throws a leg kick but Aoki moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Declan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Declan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Declan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Declan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki tries to move into range but Declan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aoki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Declan throws a sloppy body shot
and Aoki counters with a stiff right hand.
Declan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Declan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick by Aoki misses
and Declan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Declan lands a right hook to the body.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoki throws a right and a left that Declan avoids nicely.
Aoki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Declan connects with a body shot that sends Aoki's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki avoids a kick to the body.
Aoki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Declan throws a looping overhand right but Aoki ducks down to avoid it.
Declan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aokis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aoki checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Aoki misses its target.
Declan throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Declan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aoki's sensitive parts.
Aoki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Declan dodges the punch combination from Aoki.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Declan! But no joy.
Aoki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Declan.
Declan connects with a body shot.
Declan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Declan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aoki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aoki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aoki, as that shot connected.
Nice shot by Aoki.
Aoki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Declan moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Declan works the jab nicely.
Aoki misses with the body kick
and Declan counters with a series of strikes. Aoki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Declan tries to move into range but Aoki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aoki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Declan.
Declan looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range.
Aoki is looking for a counter combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Declan.
Aoki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Declan misses with a low kick.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aoki misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Declan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Declan scores with a leg kick.
Declan misses with a left hand
and Aoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Declan moves out of range easily.
Declan misses with a straight left.
Declan throws an overhand right that lands on Aoki's shoulder, as Aoki tries to avoid the shot.
Declan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Declan lands a nice looking body kick.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Declan jabs Aoki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aoki misses with a kick to the body
and Declan counters with a good low kick that Aoki was not able to check.
Declan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Declan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aoki.
Aoki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Declan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aoki on the side of the head.
Declan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Declan looks to land a right hand but Aoki moved out of range.
It looked like Aoki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Declan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goban Declan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aoki misses the jab.
Declan feints a counter leg kick.
Aoki slips a straight right by Declan.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Aoki might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Declan moves out of range easily.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Declan's shoulder, as Declan tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Declan finds it's target.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Declan misses with a right hand
and Aoki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Declan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good shot there by Declan.
Declan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Aoki.
Declan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Jab from Declan.
Declan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Aoki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Aoki.
Declan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Declan throws a nice head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Declan finds it's way through Aoki's defenses.
Declan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Declan moves away from the strike by Aoki.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Declan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aoki momentarily.
Aoki looks for the body kick but Declan saw that one coming.
Declan moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Declan.
A clash of legs there as Aoki blocks the low kick.
Aoki misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Declan ducks right into an uppercut from Aoki.
Declan throws a chopping leg kick but Aoki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aoki lands with a kick to the temple. Declan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Declan - that will leave a mark!
Aoki misses with a right hand
and Declan counters with a body kick.
Loki Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Declan. That's going to slow Aoki down.
Declan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aoki circles away quickly and effectively.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Declan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Declan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Declan defending well as Aoki loads up on a big left hand.
Declan throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Aoki misses
and Declan counters with a nice body shot.
Declan throws out a leg kick but Aoki moves out of range and Declan only half commits.
Declan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Declan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aoki doesn't seem bothered though.
Goban Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Declan blocks a head kick by Aoki.
Declan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aoki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aoki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Declan scores with a hook to the body. Aoki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Declan misses with a body kick.
Declan lands a jab to Aoki's midsection.
Declan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Declan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Declan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Declan with a hook.
Declan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aoki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goban Declan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Declan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Declan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Declan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Declan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aoki is out of range and Declan settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aoki. Declan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Declan lands a slapping body shot.
Aoki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aoki checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Declan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Declan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goban Declan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Declan misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Aoki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Declan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Declan misses with a body kick.
Aoki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Declan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aoki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Declan lands a nice hook to Aoki's body. Aoki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aoki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Declan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aoki's calf.
Declan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aoki checks a low kick from Declan.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Declan cracks the inside of Aoki's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Declan manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Declan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Declan misses with a low kick as Aoki jumps back.
Declan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aoki on the side of the head.
Declan lands with a shot to the body.
Aoki lands with a good body shot.
Aoki misses with the combination.
Aoki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Declan is out of range and Aoki settles back down.
Aoki moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Aoki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A good leg kick by Declan.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Aoki quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Aoki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Declan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan avoids the head kick by Aoki.
Aoki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Declan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Declan lands with a straight right. Aoki didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Aoki does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Declan! But no joy.
Declan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aoki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Declan misses with a looping left.
Declan tests Aoki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
Aoki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aoki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Declan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Declan cracks a nice hook into Aoki's ribs.
Declan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aoki.
Declan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Declan thuds a left hand into Aoki's body.
Declan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Declan throws a head kick that half lands.
Declan throws out a loose jab but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Declan.
Declan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Goban Declan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Declan misses with a head kick.
Aoki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aoki throws a series of punches but Declan avoids them all with ease.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki blocks the body kick.
Declan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Declan connects with a body shot.
Declan lands with a straight right. Aoki didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Declan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Aoki misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Declan to counter with a crisp jab.
Declan misses with a jab to the body
and Aoki counters with a left and a right that stings Declan.
Declan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aoki.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Declan.
Aoki thinks about countering with a body kick.
Aoki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Declan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Declan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Loki Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Declan misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goban Declan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Declan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goban Declan!
In his post fight interview, Goban Declan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Sackrider (ranked 1048 p4p, 131 weight class) and Milo Brunswick (ranked 929 p4p, 119 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Sackrider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milo Brunswick!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackrider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sackrider lands a nice hook to Brunswick's body. Brunswick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brunswick throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackrider.
Brunswick cracks Sackrider with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brunswick wants to land a leg kick but Sackrider is out of range.
Sackrider attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brunswick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sackrider with a body shot.
Brunswick misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackrider misses the target.
Sackrider steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brunswick.
Brunswick takes a swing at Sackrider's ribcage but misses.
Brunswick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sackrider counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brunswick misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackrider counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brunswick thinking.
Nice defenses there by Brunswick.
Brunswick changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sackrider looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackrider wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackrider trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackrider throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Brunswick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackrider is able to avoid easily.
Sackrider looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brunswick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackrider.
Nice cross by Sackrider.
It looks like Milo Brunswick has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunswick. Sackrider does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brunswick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brunswick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brunswick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brunswick lands a leg kick that knocks Sackrider off balance momentarily.
Sackrider lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackrider misses with an uppercut.
Brunswick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sackrider lands a jab to the head.
Brunswick moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brunswick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackrider was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunswick.
Sackrider is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brunswick slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackrider scores with a decent looking hook.
Sackrider swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brunswick throws out a leg kick but Sackrider moves out of range and Brunswick only half commits.
Sackrider missing with a left hand there. Brunswick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brunswick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackrider manages to avoid it.
Kyle Sackrider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackrider dips to his left and cracks Brunswick with an uppercut!
Brunswick moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackrider.
Despite the aggression on Brunswick's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sackrider is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sackrider throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brunswick counters with a right hand to the body.
Brunswick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sackrider counters with a right hand to the body.
Brunswick misses with a jab to the body
and Sackrider counters with a leg kick.
Sackrider lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brunswick takes a step back to recover.
Brunswick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brunswick with a hook.
Brunswick throws an off balance right hand
letting Sackrider counter with a right hand.
Brunswick throws a shot from downtown. Sackrider moves away and avoids it.
Brunswick shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackrider tries to kick Brunswick off but Brunswick keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunswick trying to mount his opponent but Sackrider defends it.
Brunswick looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sackrider with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brunswick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sackrider is trying to stand up here but Brunswick is controlling him well.
Brunswick trying to control the action but Sackrider is working from the bottom.
Sackrider is trying to stand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Sackrider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brunswick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brunswick misses with a low kick as Sackrider jumps back.
Sackrider misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Sackrider lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brunswick doesn't seem phased though.
Brunswick misses the shot to the body.
Sackrider is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brunswick tries a head kick but it misses.
Brunswick finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brunswick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brunswick doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brunswick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sackrider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunswick blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackrider looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brunswick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sackrider is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Milo Brunswick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Brunswick misses its intended target.
Brunswick lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Sackrider dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milo Brunswick's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brunswick just misses with a punch to the body.
Brunswick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sackrider at a distance.
Brunswick just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackrider thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackrider is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sackrider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brunswick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sackrider ducks under a wild hook from Brunswick.
Sackrider uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Sackrider.
Brunswick ducks under a wild hook from Sackrider.
Sackrider scores with a nice head shot.
Sackrider misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick throws a looping overhand right but Sackrider ducks down to avoid it.
Sackrider fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sackrider misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Brunswick. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackrider misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackrider takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brunswick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brunswick misses with a wild body shot.
Sackrider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunswick feints a counter leg kick.
Kyle Sackrider is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackrider lands with a good body shot.
Sackrider takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brunswick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackrider was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunswick.
A jab from Sackrider misses.
Sackrider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brunswick can do to turn this around?
Brunswick misses with an uppercut. Sackrider saw that one coming.
Sackrider swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Brunswick misses.
Brunswick slips under a jab from Sackrider.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackrider.
Brunswick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brunswick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunswick. Sackrider does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Sackrider wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sackrider looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Brunswick cracks Sackrider with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brunswick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackrider was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunswick.
Brunswick slips under a jab.
Brunswick throws a counter combo.
Brunswick misses with a straight left.
Sackrider is looking to counter punch.
Brunswick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackrider was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunswick.
Sackrider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackrider throws a looping overhand right but Brunswick ducks down to avoid it.
Brunswick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brunswick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackrider scores with a nice strike.
Brunswick misses with a wild body shot.
Brunswick lands with a hook. Sackrider tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A shot to the body from Brunswick misses
and Sackrider counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackrider misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick just misses with a punch to the body.
Brunswick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sackrider counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sackrider looks to throw the jab but Brunswick is out of range.
Brunswick staying out of range there.
Brunswick tries to move into range but Sackrider moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sackrider checks a leg kick.
Sackrider just misses with a punch to the body.
Brunswick slips a jab from Sackrider.
Brunswick is looking to score with low kicks.
Brunswick connects with a leg kick. Sackrider looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackrider.
Sackrider cracks Brunswick with a good jab.
That has opened up Milo Brunswick's cut even more.
Brunswick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sackrider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brunswick misses the body punch
and Sackrider cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brunswick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Brunswick blocks the leg kick.
Sackrider misses with a leg kick
enabling Brunswick to counter with a crisp jab.
Brunswick throws out a loose jab but Sackrider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brunswick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brunswick moves away from the strike by Sackrider.
Sackrider really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brunswick throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brunswick. That's going to slow Sackrider down.
Sackrider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunswick was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackrider.
Brunswick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackrider throws a shot from downtown. Brunswick moves away and avoids it.
Brunswick counters with a body kick.
Brunswick throws a low kick, looking for Sackrider's leg but Sackrider calmly moves out of range.
Brunswick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sackrider counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Brunswick. Beautiful body shot.
Brunswick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sackrider looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 Kyle Sackrider will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milo Brunswick's cut.
That's time! Sackrider's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sackrider checks the leg kick.
Brunswick throws a looping overhand right but Sackrider ducks down to avoid it.
Sackrider lands with a straight right. Brunswick didn't see that one coming.
Brunswick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackrider.
Sackrider does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brunswick only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sackrider throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brunswick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brunswick throws a right hand that misses
and Sackrider counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brunswick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sackrider has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sackrider throws a body punch but Brunswick moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick misses the shot to the body.
Brunswick avoids the body shot from Sackrider.
Brunswick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sackrider on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brunswick misses with a shot to the body
and Sackrider counters with a head kick. That will keep Brunswick thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A telegraphed right hand from Sackrider misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackrider is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brunswick connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackrider throws a lazy right hand but Brunswick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brunswick misses with a hook.
Sackrider checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sackrider digs a good hook to Brunswick's body.
Sackrider 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.
Brunswick slips under a jab from Sackrider.
Brunswick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, jab by Brunswick - just one landing.
Sackrider with a nice cross.
Brunswick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackrider.
Brunswick slips a straight right by Sackrider.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brunswick.
Brunswick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunswick slips a jab from Sackrider.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Brunswick misses
and Sackrider counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackrider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackrider avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brunswick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackrider lands with a hook. Brunswick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good work by Sackrider as he checks the leg kick.
Sackrider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brunswick.
Sackrider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunswick moves away.
Sackrider fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackrider.
Sackrider displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brunswick throws out the jab.
Brunswick misses with a hook
and Sackrider counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackrider connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brunswick's hands.
Brunswick throws a low kick, looking for Sackrider's leg but Sackrider calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sackrider.
Sackrider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brunswick.
Sackrider with a nice cross.
Sackrider throws a hook but Brunswick avoids it easily.
Brunswick pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sackrider is out of range and Brunswick settles back down.
Sackrider keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sackrider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brunswick throws a looping overhand right but Sackrider ducks down to avoid it.
Sackrider scores with a jab to the head.
Sackrider misses the jab.
Brunswick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sackrider turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brunswick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunswick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackrider checks a leg kick.
A big right from Sackrider misses.
Brunswick flicks out a counter leg kick but Sackrider steps away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackrider looks to land a left hand but Brunswick moved out of range nicely.
Sackrider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brunswick misses with an uppercut. Sackrider saw that one coming.
Sackrider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sackrider moves into range and connects with a jab.
Milo Brunswick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brunswick shoots in and bounces Sackrider off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sackrider is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brunswick is controlling him.
Brunswick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brunswick keeps trying to improve his position.
Sackrider uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Sackrider showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sackrider, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Sackrider!
Kyle Sackrider 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 Aldo Barbados (ranked 609 p4p, 76 weight class) and Jaako Turkinen (ranked 470 p4p, 61 weight class). Barbados comes to the cage accompanied by What's It All For. Aldo Barbados could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jaako Turkinen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aldo Barbados!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaako Turkinen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbados connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Jaako Turkinen has been cut.
Turkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Barbados is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab, jab by Turkinen - just one landing.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbados doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbados is looking for a counter combo.
Turkinen throws a looping overhand right but Barbados ducks down to avoid it.
Barbados ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Turkinen throws a looping overhand right but Barbados ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Barbados was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turkinen.
Barbados walks into a straight right hand from Turkinen.
Turkinen lands a body shot.
Turkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turkinen takes a swing at Barbados's ribcage but misses.
Turkinen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarbados.
Turkinen with a hook.
Barbados misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turkinen.
Turkinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbados avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbados throws a big counter combination but Turkinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turkinen misses with a left hand
and Barbados counters with a nice body shot.
Turkinen misses with a straight right.
Barbados feints a jab promting Turkinen to slip. Barbados then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Turkinen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Turkinen is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Barbados. Those never looked like landing.
Barbados staying out of range there.
Turkinen misses with a hook. Barbados ducked under it nicely.
Turkinen misses with a body shot.
Barbados cracks Turkinen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barbados has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Turkinen to stand back up!
Turkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbados finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turkinen looks to land a right hand but Barbados moved out of range.
Barbados rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turkinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turkinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbados cracks Turkinen with a hook to the temple - Turkinen is on wobbly legs here! Barbados swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Turkinen falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Barbados wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aldo Barbados!
After winning the bout, Aldo Barbados thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Kriel (ranked 509 p4p, 77 weight class) and Jeti Rostedt (ranked 1020 p4p, 130 weight class). Kriel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fokofpolisiekar - Fokofpolisiekar. Rostedt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Silent Running. Jeti Rostedt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Kriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeti Rostedt!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Kriel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rostedt was well out of range. Poor timing from Kriel.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kriel checks a leg kick.
Kriel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A solid body kick from Rostedt.
Rostedt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rostedt lands with a good body shot.
Rostedt misses with a wild body shot.
Kriel cracks Rostedt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kriel throws a leg kick but Rostedt checks it.
Kriel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rostedt.
Rostedt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rostedt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kriel at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rostedt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rostedt lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostedt misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Kriel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rostedt.
Rostedt lands a slapping body shot.
Kriel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rostedt.
Rostedt lands a jab to the head.
Rostedt scores with a nice strike.
Kriel throws a body punch but Rostedt moves out of range.
Kriel needs to keep his hands up - Rostedt had a free shot at his head there.
Jeti Rostedt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rostedt connects with a leg kick. Kriel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Decent striking displayed by Rostedt there.
Rostedt swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Kriel is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kriel misses with a body shot
and Rostedt counters with a left to the body.
Kriel checks a low kick from Rostedt.
A little feinted left hand from Kriel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kriel scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rostedt misses with the body kick
and Kriel counters with a nice body shot.
Rostedt misses with a double jab.
Kriel is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kriel defending well as Rostedt loads up on a big left hand.
Rostedt throws a hook but Kriel blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Kriel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kriel wants to slow Rostedt down by chopping away at his legs.
Rostedt misses the shot to the body.
Kriel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kriel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rostedt counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Kriel misses
and Rostedt counters with a stiff right hand.
Rostedt misses with the combination.
Rostedt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kriel in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostedt is looking to land body kicks.
Rostedt looks for the body kick but Kriel saw that one coming.
Kriel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kriel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kriel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rostedt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rostedt misses with a body punch
and Kriel counters with a three punch combo that has Rostedt backing up. Rostedt nods at Kriel to acknowledge the strikes.
Kriel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rostedt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rostedt misses with a leg kick
and Kriel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Kriel finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kriel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rostedt lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kriel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rostedt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rostedt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kriel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rostedt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rostedt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kriel's calf.
Rostedt throws a right and a left that Kriel avoids nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Kriel misses its target.
Kriel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rostedt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kriel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Rostedt does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rostedt misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the body from Rostedt misses
and Rostedt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeti Rostedt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rostedt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rostedt dips to his left and cracks Kriel with an uppercut!
Rostedt scores with a body shot.
A jab from Kriel misses.
Rostedt scores with a sloppy right hand. Kriel should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Rostedt. Beautiful body shot.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rostedt moves away.
Kriel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kriel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rostedt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rostedt scores with a kick to the body.
Rostedt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kriel counters with a left to the body.
Rostedt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rostedt throws a shot to the body.
Rostedt wants to land a leg kick but Kriel is out of range.
It looked like Kriel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kriel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rostedt.
Kriel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jeti Rostedt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rostedt misses the shot to the body.
Rostedt lands a really nice looking cross but Kriel seems unphased.
Rostedt connects with a jab.
Rostedt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kriel counters with a two punch combo.
Rostedt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kriel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rostedt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kriel if he has to take too many more of those.
Kriel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kriel throws a nice looking combination but Rostedt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rostedt was well out of range. Poor timing from Kriel.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Rostedt blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostedt looks to throw a body kick
and Kriel counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Rostedt.
Rostedt connects with a body shot that sends Kriel's belly button to the back.
Rostedt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rostedt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rostedt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rostedt cracks Kriel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rostedt misses with a body kick.
Rostedt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kriel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rostedt.
Rostedt connects with a jab.
Rostedt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rostedt. Kriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Kriel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kriel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rostedt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kriel.
Rostedt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A low kick from Rostedt misses
and Kriel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rostedt thows a leg kick but Kriel checks it
and Kriel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rostedt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Rostedt scoring well with a low kick there.
Rostedt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Rostedt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rostedt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kriel at a distance.
Kriel ducks under a wild hook from Rostedt.
Kriel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rostedt misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rostedt tries to move into range but Kriel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kriel misses the target.
Rostedt replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kriel blocks it well.
Rostedt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rostedt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rostedt throws a head kick that misses.
Kriel throws a counter high kick but Rostedt was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kriel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rostedt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kriel under the eye.
Rostedt checks the leg kick.
Rostedt lands a head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rostedt. Kriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kriel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kriel. Rostedt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rostedt swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
As Rostedt looks to move away, Kriel throws a big counter combo but Rostedt just gets out of the way.
A big right from Rostedt misses.
Kriel is looking to counter with head kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeti Rostedt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rostedt moves out of range as Kriel strikes.
Rostedt tries to land a front kick but Kriel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rostedt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kriel counters with a three punch combo that has Rostedt backing up. Rostedt nods at Kriel to acknowledge the strikes.
Rostedt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rostedt connects with a leg kick. Kriel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kriel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rostedt.
Kriel misses with a low kick as Rostedt jumps back.
Kriel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rostedt connects with a right hand. Kriel shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Rostedt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kriel doesn't seem phased though.
Kriel throws an overhand right that lands on Rostedt's shoulder, as Rostedt tries to avoid the shot.
Rostedt steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rostedt avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostedt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kriel.
Rostedt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kriel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kriel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rostedt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kriel scrambles back to his feet.
Rostedt misses with the body kick
and Rostedt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rostedt misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kriel to counter with a crisp jab.
Rostedt misses the jab.
Kriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rostedt was well out of range. Poor timing from Kriel.
Kriel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rostedt.
A lazy left from Rostedt finds it's target.
Kriel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jan Kriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostedt misses the shot to the body.
Kriel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rostedt throws a push kick but Kriel slaps the foot to one side.
Rostedt misses with a right hand
and Kriel counters with a stiff right hand.
Kriel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rostedt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kriel blocks the body kick.
Kriel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rostedt misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rostedt.
Rostedt scores with a spinning back kick!
Rostedt tries to land a body kick
and Kriel counters with a good low kick that Rostedt was not able to check.
Rostedt misses with a shot to the body
and Rostedt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rostedt is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostedt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Rostedt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rostedt is rocked!
Kriel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rostedt is still on wobbly legs! Can Kriel finish him?
A decent looking cross lands there for Rostedt.
Kriel just misses with a punch to the body.
Kriel throws an uppercut from hell that sends Rostedt clean off his feet! He's out cold! Kriel stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Kriel!
Jan Kriel decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Ng (ranked 189 p4p, 28 weight class) and Michail Podolski (ranked 475 p4p, 63 weight class). Ng's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wedlock - I'm The Fuck You Man. Podolski has chosen Last Ride as his entrance music. Charles Ng could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michail Podolski's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Ng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michail Podolski!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ng throws a right hand that misses
and Podolski counters with a right hand to the body.
Podolski throws a body punch but Ng moves out of range.
Ng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Podolski.
Ng throws a body shot but no joy.
Podolski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Podolski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ng crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Podolski - the referee stops the clock and Ng gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Podolski. Ng manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Podolski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ng in his tracks.
Podolski cracks Ng with an open hand slap.
Ng checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Podolski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ng.
Ng throws a leg kick but Podolski checks it.
Podolski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Podolski loads up on a big right hand but Ng slips the punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ng - that will leave a mark!
Podolski lunges at Ng with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ng's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ng is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Podolski.
It seemed like Podolski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Podolski lands a head shot.
Podolski misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Podolski.
A jab from Podolski finds it's way through Ng's defenses.
Ng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Podolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Podolski cracks the inside of Ng's front leg.
Podolski throws a leg kick but Ng moved away.
Podolski is looking to score with low kicks.
Podolski throws out a leg kick but Ng moves out of range and Podolski only half commits.
Podolski swings for the body but Ng moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Podolski.
Podolski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Podolski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Podolski wants to slow Ng down by chopping away at his legs.
Podolski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ng. Ng obviously looking to wear him down.
Podolski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ng's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ng throws a good cross that connects.
Podolski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Podolski needs to keep his hands up - Ng had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podolski throws a jab but it's blocked by Ng.
Ng fires out a quick counter leg kick but Podolski just manages to avoid it.
Ng dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Podolski. That did some damage!
Ng scores with a body shot.
Podolski slips under a jab.
Ng connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Podolski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ng!
Podolski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Charles Ng has been cut.
Podolski defending well as Ng loads up on a big left hand.
Podolski steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Podolski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Podolski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ng works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Podolski avoids the body shot from Ng.
Podolski follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Podolski throws a jab but it's blocked by Ng.
Sloppy strikes from Ng. Those never looked like landing.
Podolski slips under a jab.
Podolski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ng cracks Podolski with an open hand slap.
Ng connects with a body shot that sends Podolski's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ng scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Podolski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ng on the side of the head.
Podolski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ng takes a step back to recover.
Podolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Ng is just out of range.
Ng gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Podolski throws a body kick that misses.
Podolski is looking to chop away at Ng's legs.
Ng dips to his left and cracks Podolski with an uppercut!
Ng throws a leg kick but Podolski checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ng.
Ng connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Podolski misses the shot to the body.
Podolski swings for the body but Ng moves out of range.
Podolski misses with a looping left.
A big right from Ng misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Podolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ng.
Podolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ng.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podolski lands a leg kick that knocks Ng off balance momentarily.
Podolski moves out of range of the body kick from Ng.
Podolski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ng, right into the meat.
Ng throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ng fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Podolski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ng blocks a leg kick.
Ng half committed to a counter leg kick.
Podolski tries to land a front kick but Ng steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ng misses with a looping left.
Ng looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ng throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Podolski misses with a body kick.
Ng blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Podolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Podolski scores with a hook.
Ng takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ng. Podolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Podolski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Ng's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Podolski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ng misses with a body kick.
Ng shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Podolski misses with an uppercut. Ng saw that one coming.
Ng throws a body punch but Podolski moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ng. Podolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Podolski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ng under the eye.
Ng throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ng walks into a left hand.
A big left from Podolski misses.
Podolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ng 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podolski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ng scores with a leg kick.
Podolski scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ng swings for the body but Podolski moves out of range.
Ng misses with a wild body shot.
Ng blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ng throws a low kick, looking for Podolski's leg but Podolski calmly moves out of range.
Ng goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Ng. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ng.
Michail Podolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Ng misses.
Podolski jabs Ng to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Podolski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Podolski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Podolski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Ng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ng misses with a looping right.
Ng ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ng throws a shot to the body.
Podolski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Podolski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ng misses with a low kick.
Ng fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Podolski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Podolski loads up on a big right hand but Ng slips the punch.
Ng tries to score with a low kick but Podolski moves his leg out of the way.
Podolski throws a push kick but Ng slaps the foot to one side.
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!
Podolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Podolski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ng throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ng looks to score with a jab to the body but Podolski is just out of range.
Podolski misses with a straight right.
Podolski misses with a looping right.
Ng has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Podolski.
Podolski looks to land a right hand but Ng moved out of range.
Ng swinging wildly here.
Ng throws a low kick but Podolski moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheers as Ng lands an impressive looking overhand right. Podolski doesn't seem phased though.
Ng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Podolski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Podolski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ng, right into the meat.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ng might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Podolski throws a push kick but Ng slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolski misses with a low kick.
Podolski looks to land a left hand but Ng moved out of range nicely.
Podolski misses with a series of wild punches.
Ng ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Podolski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Podolski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Podolski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Podolski throws a solid leg kick but Ng takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Podolski.
Podolski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Podolski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Podolski throws a head kick but Ng moves out of range.
Ng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ng blocks a jab.
Ng takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ng checks a leg kick nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Ng as he connects with a hook.
Ng throws a chopping leg kick but Podolski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Podolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ng moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podolski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Podolski swings for the body but Ng moves out of range.
Ng is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Podolski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Podolski moves out of range of the strikes.
Podolski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ng throws a shot from downtown. Podolski moves away and avoids it.
Podolski throws a leg kick but Ng sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Podolski misses with an uppercut.
And Ng counters with a quick kick to the body but Podolski blocks it.
A left lands for Ng.
Ng misses with a body shot.
Podolski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ng misses the jab.
Podolski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Ng misses.
Ng looks to land a body kick but Podolski moved away.
The fighters circling - Podolski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ng looks to score with a jab to the body but Podolski is just out of range.
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 Charles Ng will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles Ng's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Podolski. Beautiful body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Podolski!
Podolski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Podolski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ng. That did some damage!
Podolski misses with a hook
and Ng counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Podolski thinking.
A slapping body kick lands there for Podolski.
Podolski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ng under the eye.
Podolski throws a low kick, looking for Ng's leg but Ng calmly moves out of range.
Podolski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ng misses with a kick to the body.
Podolski takes a swing at Ng's ribcage but misses.
Ng lands a leg kick that knocks Podolski off balance momentarily.
Ng throws a chopping leg kick but Podolski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ng avoids a punch combination nicely.
Podolski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Ng. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ng.
Crunch! Ng slams his shin into Podolski's torso.
Podolski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ng throws a push kick but Podolski slaps the foot to one side.
Ng slips under a jab from Podolski.
Ng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Podolski throws out the jab.
Ng connects with a body shot.
Ng tries to land a front kick but Podolski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Podolski throws a series of punches but Ng avoids them all with ease.
Ng throwing a counter right hand but Podolski manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ng. Podolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Ng finds it's target.
Ng on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ng fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Podolski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ng just misses with a punch to the body.
Ng fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Podolski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Podolski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ng at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Podolski throws a leg kick which misses Ng's front leg but catches the back leg as Ng tries to avoid it.
Ng checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Podolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ng.
Podolski connects with a leg kick. Ng looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Podolski misses with a lunging right hand
and Ng counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Ng misses.
Ng works the jab nicely.
Ng slips a jab and a cross from Podolski.
Ng misses the shot to the body.
Podolski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ng looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Podolski tries to work over Ng's front leg with a kick but Ng checks it.
Ng scores with a hook.
Ng blocks a low kick nicely.
Podolski throws a body kick that misses
and Ng makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Podolski really felt that one!
A looping hook to the body misses from Podolski. Ng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Podolski misses the shot to the body.
Ng lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ng checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ng lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Podolski blocks a head kick by Ng.
Podolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Podolski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Ng wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Podolski scores with a hook.
Ng looks to land a left hand but Podolski moved out of range nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ng checks a leg kick.
Ng looks to score with a jab to the body but Podolski is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Podolski.
Podolski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Podolski throws a chopping leg kick but Ng manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Podolski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Podolski's calf.
Podolski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ng's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Podolski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ng cracks the inside of Podolski's front leg.
Podolski misses with a two punch combination.
Ng throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ng throws a sloppy head kick and Podolski moves out of range easily.
Ng throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Ng.
Ng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Podolski throws out the jab.
Podolski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ng.
Podolski slips under a jab.
Ng goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ng lands a nice shot to the body.
Ng moves out of range as Podolski strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Podolski misses with a straight left.
Podolski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ng if he has to take too many more of those.
Ng on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Podolski. Podolski obviously looking to wear him down.
Podolski misses with a wild combination.
Ng swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charles Ng.
I think Ng 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Charles Ng!
Charles Ng 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Black (ranked 296 p4p, 33 weight class) and William King (ranked 496 p4p, 57 weight class). Black comes into the arena with Manu Chao - Mr. Bobby blaring out of the sound system. King has chosen Summer Sixteen By: Drake as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, William King!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
William King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Black throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
King walks into a jab.
Black takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
King throws out a counter right but Black avoids it with no problem.
King throws a head kick that misses.
King slips under a jab.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Black counter with a right hand.
It looks like William King has been cut.
Black lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Black missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
Black looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Black throws a hook but King blocks it.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
Black misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
A big right from Black misses.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Black changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Black throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. King was covering up waiting for the punch and Black finishes the takedown easily into guard.
King can't keep his opponent in guard - Black advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Black throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
Black is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Black is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
Black is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. King tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Black!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Black!
An out of breath Matt Black 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AC Slater (ranked 234 p4p, 35 weight class) and Solomon Kahn (ranked 284 p4p, 44 weight class). Slater comes to the cage accompanied by Stop What Ya Doin. 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
25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, AC Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Solomon Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Slater thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Kahn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kahn.
Kahn misses with a jab to the body
letting Slater counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slater is defended easily by Kahn.
Slater sets himself, and Kahn steps forward looking for the clinch! Slater avoids it this time.
Slater gets the takedown into side control.
Slater trying to control the action but Kahn is working from the bottom.
Slater working the ground and pound.
Kahn wants to get back to his feet but Slater drags him back down.
Slater tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kahn told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn wants to get back to his feet.
Slater misses with the ground and pound.
Slater lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kahn down.
Kahn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kahn bucks up and tries to throw Slater off but instead Slater has got his back!
Slater misses with punches from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahn is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Slater tries to get the hooks in deep but Kahn pushed the leg off.
Slater is striking well from the back but Kahn escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Slater thows a huge punch but Kahn dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn is refusing to be controlled, as Slater sits in half guard.
Kahn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slater.
Slater winds up and cracks Kahn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kahn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slater.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Slater connects with a nice short shot to Kahn's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Slater in particular looking to stall.
Slater thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kahn is trying to stand back up but Slater is controlling him
Slater lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kahn is trying to stand.
Slater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kahn's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kahn is trying to stand back up but Slater is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater is just content to waste time from the top position. Kahn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Slater is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kahn wants to stand and escape but Slater is having none of it.
Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slater 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.
Slater postures up and lands a big shot to Kahn's brow.
Slater with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kahn wants to stand but Slater is controlling the position.
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kahn wants to get back to his feet but Slater is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kahn darts in and clinches Slater up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kahn.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slater's elbow.
Slater wants a takedown but no success here.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahn misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AC Slater dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Slater throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kahn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kahn misses with a leg kick
and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slater walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kahn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Solomon Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slater checks a leg kick.
Slater is looking for a counter combo.
Slater looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range.
Kahn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slater misses with a straight left.
Kahn connects with a body shot that sends Slater's belly button to the back.
Jab, jab by Kahn - just one landing.
Kahn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kahn misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slater takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn moves into the clinch successfully.
Slater is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kahn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Slater.
Slater wants a takedown.
I was talking to Slater's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Slater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slater prevents a body shot from Kahn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn lands a nice uppercut.
Kahn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kahn misses with a body punch.
Kahn lands with a right to the head.
Slater blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Slater.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Kahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Slater changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slater changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kahn tries to avoid it but Slater manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kahn to the ground. Kahn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slater throws a sloppy body shot
letting Kahn counter with a right hand.
Slater throws a right hand that Kahn ducks under and follows up with a left that Kahn also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn scores with a leg kick.
Kahn cracks Slater with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Slater or perhaps it was just good defense by Kahn, which made it look bad.
Kahn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Slater.
Kahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kahn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Slater walks into a left hand.
Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kahn misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater walks into a stiff left hand from Kahn.
Kahn tries to clinch but Slater is having none of it.
Kahn wants to clinch but Slater slips to the side
and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Slater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahn.
Kahn wants to clinch up but Slater keeps it at a distance.
Slater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kahn scores with a hook to the body. Slater takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slater swats away the attempt to clinch by Kahn.
Kahn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slater moves forwards but Kahn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Solomon Kahn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kahn misses with a lunging right hand
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Kahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Some wild striking there from Slater.
Kahn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kahn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slater's head.
Slater throws a series of punches but Kahn moves out of range.
Slater throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Kahn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kahn thuds his right hand into Slater's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slater.
Kahn throws out a loose jab but Slater uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater blocks a head kick by Kahn.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kahn.
Kahn scores with a jab to the body.
Kahn fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slater.
Kahn lands with a hook. Slater tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Kahn looks to move away, Slater throws a big counter combo but Kahn just gets out of the way.
Kahn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slater.
Slater tries for a takedown but Kahn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slater takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kahn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Solomon Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slater slips a jab from Kahn.
Kahn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kahn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kahn tries a head kick but it misses.
Slater walks into a jab.
The crowd cheers as Kahn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slater doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahn.
Kahn stuffs the takedown.
Slater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahn throws a good cross that connects.
Slater throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
Kahn throws a lazy right hand but Slater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kahn.
Kahn throws a shot to the body.
Kahn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slater.
Slater is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kahn connects with a nice looking jab.
Slater slips a straight right by Kahn.
Kahn tries to clinch up but Slater circles away and keeps his distance.
Slater closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kahn circles away.
Kahn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Slater looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kahn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kahn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Slater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahn throws out the jab.
Kahn scores with a nice right hand.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kahn clinches up with Slater and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn misses with a punch 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!
Kahn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Slater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Slater.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Slater blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kahn on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn.
Solomon Kahn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slater tries to circle away but Kahn has him pinned against the cage.
Kahn tries to work over Slater's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slater blocks a body shot from Kahn.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slater's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Kahn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kahn 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Kahn!
A very excited looking Solomon Kahn 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chiku Maneno (ranked 245 p4p, 38 weight class) and Karl Denke (ranked 239 p4p, 37 weight class). Chiku Maneno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chiku Maneno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Denke!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denke connects with a body shot that sends Maneno's belly button to the back.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denke.
Denke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Denke.
Denke throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Denke.
A counter left hand to the body from Maneno misses its target.
Denke is looking to clinch but Maneno is avoiding it.
Maneno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Denke misses with a head kick.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Denke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Maneno counter with a right hand.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denke looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Denke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maneno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Denke throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Maneno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Denke.
Maneno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno throws a body punch but Denke moves out of range.
Denke slips a jab from Maneno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maneno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maneno misses the jab.
Maneno scores with a decent looking hook.
Denke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maneno. That did some damage!
Denke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maneno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Denke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
Maneno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Denke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Denke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Denke throws a leg kick which misses Maneno's front leg but catches the back leg as Maneno tries to avoid it.
Denke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maneno misses with a hook.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Denke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maneno lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maneno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Denke tries to move into range but Maneno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Denke throws a head kick that misses.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Denke is just out of range.
Maneno lands with a nice body punch.
Maneno connects with a jab.
Maneno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Denke on the side of the head.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Denke.
Denke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Denke moves into range and clinches up with Maneno.
A frustrated look appears on Maneno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maneno breaks the clinch.
Maneno slips a jab from Denke.
Denke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maneno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maneno lands a jab.
Denke is rocked!
Denke throws a sloppy head kick and Maneno moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denke gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Maneno gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Denke is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiku Maneno!
Chiku Maneno 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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