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Syn 603 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taiga Jim (ranked 1099 p4p, 148 weight class) and Jorge Morueco (ranked 2253 p4p, 295 weight class). Morueco is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Pretender. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taiga Jim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jorge Morueco!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morueco looks to land a combination but Jim avoids it well.
Morueco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jim was well out of range. Poor timing from Morueco.
Jim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morueco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morueco slips under a jab.
Morueco closes the distance and clinches.
Morueco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morueco gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Morueco seems to be looking for submissions.
Morueco is looking for a kimura here.
Morueco is looking to advance position but Jim won't allow it.
Morueco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jim sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim wants to get back to full guard.
Jim is controlling Morueco's trapped leg to prevent Morueco from advancing to side control.
Jim gets full guard.
Morueco trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jim manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Morueco working for a triangle but Jim defends it easily.
Morueco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jim is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morueco wants to improve his position but instead Jim has moved into half guard.
Jim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've been hearing that Jim has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Morueco is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jim wants to free his trapped foot but Morueco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jim drops an elbow to the side of Morueco's head.
Jim drops an elbow to the side of Morueco's head.
Morueco trying to control here.
Jim wants to free his trapped foot but Morueco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jim stalling away here and it's allowed Morueco to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jim trying to control but Morueco is working from the bottom.
Jim tries to free his leg and advance position but Morueco is retaining full guard.
Jim stopping the sweep attempt from Morueco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Morueco has his foot on Jim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jim works his way back into a safe position though.
Jim trying to control but Morueco is working from the bottom.
Morueco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morueco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jim defends it easily.
Morueco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jim's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jim keeping full guard, as Morueco tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Morueco dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jim scores with a nice strike.
Jim connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morueco connects with a right hand. Jim shakes it off.
Jim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morueco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morueco.
Jim closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jim lands in his opponent's guard.
Morueco wants to sweep but no luck.
Jim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jim trying to control the position from guard on top but Morueco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taiga Jim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morueco wants to sweep but no luck.
Jim looking to sit in guard and control but Morueco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morueco wants to pass the guard but Jim is keeping the position.
Jim is trying to keep Morueco in close.
Morueco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jim seems keen to control Morueco's posture.
Morueco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Training Center inform me that Morueco has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morueco passes Jim's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jim trying to hold on to Morueco's head to control him but Morueco postures up.
Morueco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Morueco looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Morueco is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morueco wants to work for an arm triangle but Jim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morueco is working for a kimura but Jim is defending it quite comfortably.
Jim keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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.
Jim gets full guard.
Jim pulls Morueco in close to prevent any damage.
Jim is trying to keep Morueco in close.
Jim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jim throws a good cross that connects.
Morueco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Jim. No joy for Morueco on that attempt.
Jim drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morueco sprawls and moves away.
Morueco takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taiga Jim dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Morueco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morueco doesn't seem bothered though.
Jim takes one on the button.
Morueco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jim cracks a nice hook into Morueco's ribs.
Jim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morueco throws a body punch but Jim moves out of range.
Jim lands a nice looking body shot.
Jim fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morueco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jim jabs Morueco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Morueco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morueco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morueco.
Jim swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morueco.
Jim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morueco.
A big right from Morueco misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim lands an overhand right.
Morueco shoots and misses
and Jim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morueco moves away.
Morueco lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Jim.
Jim drives through with a takedown into Morueco's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Morueco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jim postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jim lands a couple of digs.
Jim connects with a couple of short punches.
Jim preventing the sweep.
Jim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jim trying to control but Morueco is working from the bottom.
Jim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jim wants to control from the top but Morueco keeps moving.
Jim preventing the sweep.
Jim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morueco can do to turn this around?
Morueco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Morueco is looking for a triangle but Jim pushes his legs off easily.
Jim preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morueco is still trying to improve position.
Jim cracks Morueco with a solid left hand.
Jim postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jim with a nice head shot there.
Jim trying to control but Morueco is working from the bottom.
Jim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morueco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jim wants to control from the top but Morueco keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morueco is looking to sweep but instead, Jim has passed into half guard.
Morueco gets full guard.
Jim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jim lands a couple of digs.
Jim distracts Morueco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jim wants to control from the top but Morueco keeps moving.
Jim is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taiga Jim showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jim 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taiga Jim!
Taiga Jim decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Bangsit (ranked 1158 p4p, 181 weight class) and Jari Bull (ranked 1791 p4p, 270 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Andy Bangsit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jari Bull!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Bangsit or perhaps it was just good defense by Bull, which made it look bad.
Bull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bangsit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bangsit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bull's waist but Bull gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bangsit off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bangsit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bangsit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bull's waist but Bull gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bangsit off to one side.
It seemed like Bull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bangsit closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bangsit lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangsit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bull working a defensive guard here.
Bangsit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bull is keeping the position for now.
Bangsit won't allow Bull to sweep him here.
Bangsit is fighting to break Bull's control of his arms but Bull is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bangsit landing with the ground and pound.
Bangsit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bull controlling Bangsit's posture.
Bangsit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bangsit won't allow Bull to sweep him here.
Bangsit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bull is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bull utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bull seems keen to control Bangsit's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bangsit scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bangsit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bull pulls Bangsit in to control the position.
Bull keeping full guard, as Bangsit tries to pass.
Bull is controlling Bangsit's posture.
Bangsit throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bangsit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bangsit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bangsit wants to pass the guard but Bull is keeping the position.
Bull is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bangsit is controlling him.
Bangsit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bull is controlling Bangsit's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bangsit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bull makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bangsit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bull counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bangsit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bull wants to get back to his feet.
Bangsit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bull is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bangsit prevents Bull from standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bangsit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bull tries to get to full guard but Bangsit has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andy Bangsit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bangsit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bangsit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bull as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bangsit throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bull was covering up waiting for the punch and Bangsit finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bangsit postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bull looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bangsit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bangsit is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bull is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bull has escaped and now he's on top!
Bangsit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bangsit has a closed guard, preventing Bull from standing up.
Bangsit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bull trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bangsit's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit is looking for a triangle but Bull pushes his legs off easily.
Bangsit working for a triangle but Bull defends it easily.
Bull trying to control the position from guard on top but Bangsit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bangsit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bull is one step ahead there.
Bangsit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bangsit wants to hit a switch here but Bull passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bangsit there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull wants to stand but Bangsit is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Bull is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bangsit is in real trouble.
My spies in Team Croatia inform me that Bull has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bangsit tries to roll but Bull sticks to his back.
Bull tries to get the hooks in deep but Bangsit pushed the leg off.
What can Bangsit do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bangsit can't escape the position.
Bangsit is keeping busy.
Bangsit is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bull's guard. Nice work there by Bangsit.
Bangsit throws a big elbow that misses.
Bull trying to keep a closed guard but Bangsit is proving a slippery customer.
Bull keeping full guard, as Bangsit tries to pass.
Bangsit 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.
Bull is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bangsit stopping the sweep attempt from Bull.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bangsit wants to pass the guard but Bull is keeping the position.
Bull is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jari Bull will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Bull leaves Bangsit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bull gets caught napping as Bangsit dives in and scores a takedown. Bull manages to retain guard.
Bull trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull wants to get back to his feet but Bangsit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bangsit looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bull holds on and takes a little breather.
Bangsit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bull is keeping the position for now.
Bangsit has gone for a leg lock! Bull slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bangsit's guard.
Bull is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bangsit trying to keep a closed guard but Bull is proving a slippery customer.
Bull has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bangsit is proving hard to escape from.
Bangsit has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bull has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit tries to buck Bull off but Bull is having none of it.
Bangsit manages to get back to half guard.
Bangsit tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bull is looking for a kimura but Bangsit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bull to get the leverage.
Bangsit wants to get back to full guard.
Bangsit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bull passes into half guard.
Bull postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bangsit to stand up.
Bull stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit closes the distance and pushes Bull back into the cage.
Bangsit wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bangsit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bull working aggressively here.
Bull stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bull manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bull lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bangsit is trying to drag Bull to the mat but Bull just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bangsit tries to pull guard but Bull won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bull.
Bull lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bangsit backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit wants a takedown but no success here.
Bangsit can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Bull fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bull.
Bull prevents the takedown attempt.
Bangsit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bull gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Bull.
Bull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bull trying to control the position but instead, Bangsit has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bull into the cage.
Bull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bull gets through Bangsit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bull softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bull will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bangsit up against the cage.
Bull lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bangsit backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Bull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bull 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Sklemin (ranked 1489 p4p, 200 weight class) and Bob Suf (ranked 1067 p4p, 143 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Sklemin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Suf!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sklemin misses the shot to the body.
Suf takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sklemin moves in looking to clinch but Suf pushes him off.
Sklemin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sklemin blocks a jab.
Suf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sklemin looks to land a right hand but Suf moved out of range.
Sklemin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sklemin misses with a looping right.
Suf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Suf throws a hook but Sklemin blocks it.
Suf defending well as Sklemin loads up on a big left hand.
Sklemin clinches up with Suf and pushes him back against the cage.
Suf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sklemin lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sklemin lands with a short shot to the head.
Sklemin lands a nice uppercut.
Suf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suf lands an uppercut.
Suf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sklemin's elbow.
Suf struggles to land a body shot inside as Sklemin controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suf avoids the elbow strike from Sklemin, against the cage.
Suf avoids a wild elbow strike from Sklemin.
Sklemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sklemin lands with a right to the head.
Suf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sklemin's elbow.
Suf misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suf.
Sklemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Sklemin.
Sklemin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Suf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sklemin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sklemin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Suf looks winded!
Sklemin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sklemin tries to land a knee to the head but Suf blocks with his arms.
Sklemin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suf.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sklemin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suf's face.
Suf avoids the elbow strike from Sklemin, against the cage.
Suf lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklemin lands an elbow just above Suf 's eye.
Sklemin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Suf misses with a body punch.
Sklemin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suf.
Sklemin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suf.
Suf misses with some punches.
Suf lands a nice uppercut.
Suf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suf.
Sklemin stalling in the clinch but Suf improves position.
Sklemin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
Suf lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suf.
Sklemin prevents a body shot from Suf.
Suf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sklemin's elbow.
Sklemin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
Sklemin looking to throw knees to the head but Suf is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Suf.
A short right from Suf on the inside.
Suf tries to throw a body punch but Sklemin avoids it by throwing Suf back against the cage.
Sklemin has a couple of punches blocked by Suf.
Sklemin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sklemin lands with a left to the head.
Suf misses with a punch to the body.
Sklemin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
Suf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sklemin or not.
Suf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sklemin's elbow.
Sklemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sklemin lands a right hand.
A short right from Suf on the inside.
Sklemin blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Suf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Suf tries a body shot but Sklemin blocks it.
Sklemin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suf is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sklemin tries a body shot but Suf blocks it.
Suf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suf working aggressively here.
Suf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sklemin.
Sklemin misses with a knee to the head.
Sklemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suf can't find room to land a body shot as Sklemin controls the action.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
Sklemin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
Suf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sklemin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sklemin tries a knee to the head but Suf blocks it.
Suf gets through Sklemin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Suf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sklemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sklemin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sklemin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sklemin effectively controlling the action here.
Suf has a couple of punches blocked by Sklemin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Sklemin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Suf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin lands a right hook to the body.
Sklemin connects with a nice looking jab.
Sklemin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sklemin tries to close the distance and clinch but Suf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suf thumps Sklemin with a low kick.
Suf turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Suf.
Suf throws a hook to the side of Sklemin's head but Sklemin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suf blocks a jab.
Sklemin throws a hook to the side of Suf's head but Suf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Suf misses with a low kick as Sklemin jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklemin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Suf is able to avoid easily.
A cross from Suf lands.
Suf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sklemin throws out the jab.
Sklemin tries to clinch but Suf is having none of it.
Suf now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Sklemin.
Suf lunges at Sklemin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sklemin's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suf throws a head kick but Sklemin moves out of range.
Sklemin throwing a counter right hand but Suf manages to avoid it.
Sklemin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Suf misses its intended target.
Suf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sklemin.
Sklemin misses with a body shot.
Sklemin tries to clinch but Suf moves away
and Suf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sklemin misses with a straight right.
Sklemin swings widly with a right hand
and Suf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sklemin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sklemin throws a leg kick but Suf checks it.
Sklemin tries to clinch there but Suf circles away.
Suf throws a lazy right hand but Sklemin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sergey Sklemin is winning the standup battle so far.
Sklemin throws a big shot that misses.
Sklemin misses with a looping left.
Suf cracks Sklemin with a good jab.
Sklemin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Sklemin. That snapped Suf's head back.
Oh Sklemin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suf looks to land a left hand but Sklemin moved out of range nicely.
Sklemin clinches with his opponent.
Suf lands a hook that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Suf.
Sergey Sklemin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Suf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sklemin misses with a knee strike.
Sklemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suf throws a head punch that misses.
Suf lands a right hand.
Suf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suf blocks an elbow strike from Sklemin.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Suf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sklemin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short left from Sklemin.
Sklemin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sklemin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sklemin seems to have got his legs back now.
Sklemin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
Suf lands with a left to the head.
Sklemin working aggressively here.
Suf blocks the elbow strike.
Sklemin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Suf in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Suf.
Suf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Suf.
Suf tries to throw a body punch but Sklemin avoids it by throwing Suf back against the cage.
Suf throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suf.
Suf lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sklemin to his knees! Suf keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Suf!
Bob Suf thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Warror (ranked 304 p4p, 45 weight class) and Manu Ahonen (ranked 444 p4p, 66 weight class). Ahonen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For Heavy Metal we will die! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Manu Ahonen 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 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Warror!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manu Ahonen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ahonen wants to work for an arm triangle but Warror is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Warror won't allow Ahonen to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahonen throws a strike but Warror avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ahonen drops back looking for a leg! Warror is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Warror manages to kick Ahonen off! Ahonen jumps back into Warror's guard.
Warror working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahonen.
Ahonen throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ahonen is fighting to break Warror's control of his arms but Warror is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ahonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warror swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ahonen lands a couple of digs.
Warror keeping moving, preventing Ahonen from controlling successfully.
Ahonen throwing strikes from guard but Warror blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ahonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warror swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ahonen is still trying to improve position.
Warror is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Warror working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahonen.
Ahonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Warror utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ahonen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Warror working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Warror working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahonen.
Ahonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ahonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Warror has wrist control.
Ahonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ahonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ahonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ahonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Warror working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahonen.
Warror wants to stand but Ahonen is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
We've been told by Warror's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Warror misses the target.
Ahonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warror. Warror obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Ahonen tenderised Warror's leg. Warror is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ahonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahonen throws a big shot that misses.
Warror feints a jab promting Ahonen to slip. Warror then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ahonen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ahonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Warror half committed to a counter leg kick.
Manu Ahonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Ahonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Warror works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ahonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahonen throws out a loose jab but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahonen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ahonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ahonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahonen throws a push kick but Warror slaps the foot to one side.
Warror swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ahonen.
A good leg kick by Warror.
Ahonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Warror.
Warror avoids a kick to the body.
Ahonen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Warror swivels and escapes.
Ahonen connects with a high kick.
Ahonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ahonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Warror tries to clinch but Ahonen is having none of it.
Ahonen throws a leg kick but Warror sees it coming and moves out of range.
Warror goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ahonen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ahonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Warror fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warror slips a straight right by Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warror feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ahonen's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ahonen.
Ahonen pushes Warror away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Ahonen.
Ahonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Warror.
Warror fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahonen lands with a kick to the temple. Warror shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warror turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ahonen throws a body kick that misses.
Warror appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warror stuffs the takedown attempt from Ahonen. Ahonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Ahonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warror. Warror obviously looking to wear him down.
Warror looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paul Warror is winning the standup battle so far.
Warror checks a leg kick.
Warror misses with a head kick.
Ahonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warror.
Ahonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warror sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warror tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Warror.
Warror dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahonen. That did some damage!
Ahonen throws a head kick but Warror moves out of range.
Ahonen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Warror is trying to defend but Ahonen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Warror moves into full guard.
Manu Ahonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen wants to control from the top but Warror keeps moving.
Ahonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Warror wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ahonen.
Warror blocks the body kick.
Warror swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range.
Ahonen lands a leg kick that knocks Warror off balance momentarily.
Warror thuds a left hand into Ahonen's body.
Warror throws a body kick that misses.
Ahonen looks to land a right hand but Warror moved out of range.
Ahonen tries to score with a low kick but Warror moves his leg out of the way.
Ahonen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warror.
Warror lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Warror tries to land a front kick but Ahonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ahonen misses with a body kick.
Warror jabs at Ahonen's body.
Warror 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.
Warror moves out of range as Ahonen throws a body kick.
Ahonen scores with a jab. Warror acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Warror works the jab nicely.
Warror stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Paul Warror is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Warror misses.
Ahonen misses with a head kick.
Ahonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Warror.
Ahonen misses with a straight right.
Ahonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Warror throws a leg kick but Ahonen moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warror.
Ahonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ahonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ahonen throws the left hand but Warror avoids the punch easily.
Ahonen throws a body kick that misses.
Ahonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ahonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ahonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Warror appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ahonen misses with the combination.
Ahonen moves out of range of the body kick from Warror.
Ahonen feints the counter takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Warror.
Warror fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 Paul Warror will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ahonen dives in and grabs Warror's left leg, looking for a takedown. Warror pushes down on Ahonen's head and hops out.
A swing and a miss from Ahonen.
Nice cross by Warror.
Ahonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahonen walks into a jab.
Ahonen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ahonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ahonen defending well as Warror loads up on a big left hand.
Warror lands a jab to the nose.
Ahonen misses with an uppercut. Warror saw that one coming.
Ahonen throws a looping overhand right but Warror ducks down to avoid it.
Ahonen throws a head kick but Warror moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen throws a body kick that misses.
Warror fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ahonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Warror throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ahonen 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warror throws a series of punches but Ahonen moves out of range.
Ahonen looks to land a body kick but Warror moved away.
Ahonen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Warror circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Ahonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahonen throws a head kick but Warror moves out of range.
Warror misses with a body kick.
Warror looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
Ahonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ahonen throws a looping overhand right but Warror ducks down to avoid it.
Ahonen misses with a body punch
and Warror counters with a nice body shot.
Warror drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Warror throws a push kick but Ahonen slaps the foot to one side.
Warror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahonen blocks a head kick by Warror.
Ahonen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That kick from Warror tenderised Ahonen's leg. Ahonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ahonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahonen scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warror moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Warror slips a jab from Ahonen.
Warror scores with the left hand. Ahonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Ahonen throws out a loose jab but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror is looking to counter punch.
Ahonen staying out of range there.
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Warror sprawls well. Warror wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ahonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Paul Warror has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Ahonen.
Ahonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warror avoids the head kick by Ahonen.
Warror tries a low kick but Ahonen avoids it.
Ahonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Ahonen misses.
Warror lands a front kick.
Ahonen moves out of range as Warror throws a body kick.
Ahonen scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warror scores with a hook to the body. Ahonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ahonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Warror doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahonen circles away.
Ahonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Warror defends it well.
Warror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Warror throws a low kick but Ahonen avoids it.
Ahonen misses with a two punch combination.
Warror lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Warror throws a front kick that sends Ahonen stumbling back into the cage.
Ahonen looks for the body kick but Warror saw that one coming.
Warror is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ahonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Warror cracks the inside of Ahonen's front leg.
Ahonen looks to land a left hand but Warror moved out of range nicely.
Ahonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Warror moves out of range as Ahonen throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Warror.
Warror checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ahonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Warror.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warror gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Warror fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahonen.
Ahonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Warror avoids a kick to the body.
Ahonen throws a wild body kick that Warror sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick from Ahonen misses.
Warror dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahonen. That did some damage!
Ahonen throws out a leg kick but Warror moves out of range and Ahonen only half commits.
Ahonen misses with a looping left.
Ahonen throws a sloppy head kick and Warror moves out of range easily.
Warror moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Warror!
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Warror showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Warror 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paul Warror!
Our winner, Paul Warror, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junior Vilson (ranked 259 p4p, 34 weight class) and Gauthier St. Georges (ranked 268 p4p, 35 weight class). Vilson comes to the cage accompanied by Haiti Voodoo Music. St. Georges is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jiu Jitsu. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Vilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gauthier St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St. Georges misses with a looping left.
Vilson works the jab nicely.
Vilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vilson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
St. Georges lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vilson at a distance.
We've been told by Vilson's head coaches at Talu's Boxing Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
St. Georges displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vilson throws out the jab.
St. Georges lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
St. Georges jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vilson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St. Georges moves away.
St. Georges wants to counter with a clinch but Vilson pushes him away.
St. Georges scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vilson in his tracks.
A big left from Vilson misses.
Vilson misses with a hook. St. Georges ducked under it nicely.
Vilson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
St. Georges throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St. Georges blocks a leg kick.
Vilson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Vilson.
Vilson scores with the left hand. St. Georges knows he should have avoided that one.
Vilson lands a leg kick that knocks St. Georges off balance momentarily.
St. Georges has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
St. Georges is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilson misses with an uppercut.
St. Georges uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Gauthier St. Georges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilson looks to throw the jab but St. Georges is out of range.
Vilson throws a low kick but St. Georges avoids it.
St. Georges throws a low kick, looking for Vilson's leg but Vilson calmly moves out of range.
Vilson 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.
St. Georges throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
St. Georges misses with a jab to the body
and St. Georges takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vilson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
St. Georges defending well as Vilson loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for St. Georges, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St. Georges looks to land a combination but Vilson avoids it well.
Vilson looks to score with a jab to the body but St. Georges is just out of range.
Vilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St. Georges.
A counter left hand to the body from Vilson misses its target.
Vilson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St. Georges takes a swing at Vilson's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St. Georges lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vilson's sensitive parts.
St. Georges scoring well with a low kick there.
St. Georges is looking to chop away at Vilson's legs.
Vilson misses with a body shot.
St. Georges throws a body kick that misses.
St. Georges checks a leg kick.
St. Georges throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
St. Georges moves out of range as Vilson strikes.
St. Georges throws a half hearted mid kick.
St. Georges thuds his right hand into Vilson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
St. Georges throws a leg kick but Vilson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vilson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vilson cracks the inside of St. Georges's front leg.
Vilson throws a leg kick that is checked
and St. Georges counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vilson's knee momentarily.
St. Georges tries to work over Vilson's front leg with a kick but Vilson checks it.
St. Georges misses with a body shot.
St. Georges works Vilson's body with a nice hook.
St. Georges blocks the body kick.
Vilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vilson misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Vilson finds it's target.
Vilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vilson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vilson moves away from the strike by St. Georges.
Vilson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits St. Georgess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
St. Georges throws a leg kick
and Vilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
St. Georges thumps Vilson with a low kick.
Vilson tries a low kick but St. Georges avoids it.
St. Georges loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
The fighters circling - St. Georges throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Vilson misses the target.
St. Georges throws out a counter right but Vilson avoids it with no problem.
St. Georges looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilson is just out of range.
St. Georges stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vilson misses with a wild body shot.
St. Georges misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St. Georges throws a shot from downtown. Vilson moves away and avoids it.
Vilson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vilson with a nice cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Vilson blocks the leg kick.
Vilson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
St. Georges slips a straight right by Vilson.
Vilson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
St. Georges throws a big shot that misses.
Vilson scores with a jab to the body.
St. Georges throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vilson.
It looked like Vilson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from St. Georges.
St. Georges swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
St. Georges throws a leg kick but Vilson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vilson is looking to counter punch.
Vilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and St. Georges counters with a thumping low kick.
Vilson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Georges swings for the body but Vilson moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Vilson misses its target.
Vilson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from St. Georges. Vilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilson scores with a leg kick.
St. Georges scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Junior Vilson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from St. Georges, right into the meat.
St. Georges connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
St. Georges swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vilson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps St. Georges thinking.
St. Georges lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
St. Georges misses the shot to the body.
Vilson connects with a single shot there.
Vilson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vilson misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from St. Georges.
St. Georges looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilson is just out of range.
Vilson defending well as St. Georges loads up on a big left hand.
St. Georges throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vilson misses with a right hand
and St. Georges counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vilson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
St. Georges connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vilson momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Vilson lands an impressive looking overhand right. St. Georges doesn't seem phased though.
St. Georges goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vilson misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Georges misses with a leg kick
and Vilson counters with a straight right hand.
Vilson looks for the body kick but St. Georges saw that one coming.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Vilson throws out a leg kick but St. Georges moves out of range and Vilson only half commits.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vilson.
St. Georges comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
St. Georges swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St. Georges loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from St. Georges lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vilson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vilson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
St. Georges throws a sloppy body shot
and Vilson counters with a good low kick that St. Georges was not able to check.
St. Georges lands with a hook. Vilson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vilson throws a jab when St. Georges was well out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - St. Georges finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
St. Georges throws a lazy uppercut
and Vilson counters with a nice uppercut.
Vilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
St. Georges misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St. Georges fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vilson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Vilson misses.
Vilson misses with a kick to the body.
St. Georges slips under a jab.
St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilson.
St. Georges feints and then cracks Vilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vilson down.
St. Georges connects with a solid leg kick.
Vilson throws a front kick that sends St. Georges stumbling back into the cage.
St. Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilson moves away.
Vilson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
St. Georges pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vilson back to the cage. St. Georges follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vilson scores with a nice head shot.
Vilson jabs St. Georges right on the nose. St. Georges blinks but takes it well.
Vilson scores with a crisp jab that stopped St. Georges in his tracks.
Vilson slips a jab from St. Georges.
Vilson thinks about countering with a body kick.
St. Georges is looking to slow Vilson down with leg kicks.
Vilson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from St. Georges. That one must have hurt.
St. Georges misses with a looping left.
Vilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St. Georges throws out the jab.
Vilson throws a leg kick which misses St. Georges's front leg but catches the back leg as St. Georges tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St. Georges was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilson.
Vilson slips under a jab.
Vilson is looking to land body kicks.
St. Georges is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vilson.
Vilson lunges at St. Georges with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by St. Georges's hand.
A low kick from St. Georges misses
and Vilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
St. Georges misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilson.
St. Georges misses with a hook to the body
and Vilson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
St. Georges on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
St. Georges throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vilson throws a body shot but no joy.
St. Georges has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vilson lands with a hook. St. Georges tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
St. Georges connects with a solid leg kick.
Vilson checks the leg kick nicely there.
St. Georges throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St. Georges ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vilson throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilson looks to land a left hand but St. Georges moved out of range nicely.
St. Georges throws a low kick but Vilson moves out of range easily.
Vilson motions for St. Georges to come forward. Vilson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St. Georges takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vilson throws a big shot that misses.
Vilson takes a swing at St. Georges's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from St. Georges misses.
Nice shot by Vilson.
St. Georges lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
St. Georges dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vilson. That did some damage!
Vilson cracks a nice hook into St. Georges's ribs.
St. Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilson moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Georges with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vilson to score with a decent uppercut.
Vilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Vilson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St. Georges looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vilson throws a jab when St. Georges was well out of range.
St. Georges throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Vilson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Jab, jab by St. Georges - just one landing.
Vilson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
St. Georges's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vilson is looking to slow St. Georges down with leg kicks.
St. Georges chopping away at his opponent's legs.
St. Georges throws a chopping leg kick but Vilson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
St. Georges throws the left hand but Vilson avoids the punch easily.
St. Georges lands a leg kick that knocks Vilson off balance momentarily.
Vilson checks the leg kick.
Vilson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
St. Georges finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vilson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
St. Georges tries to land a front kick but Vilson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vilson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
St. Georges connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges 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.
Vilson throws a hook but St. Georges blocks it.
Vilson misses with an uppercut. St. Georges saw that one coming.
St. Georges takes a swing at Vilson's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick from Vilson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilson missing with a left hand there. St. Georges was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Georges moves into range and connects with a jab.
Junior Vilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Vilson throws a jab when St. Georges was well out of range.
St. Georges throws a body shot but no joy.
Vilson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St. Georges sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vilson throws a leg kick that misses.
Vilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St. Georges.
A big right from St. Georges misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Vilson misses the target.
Vilson scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Vilson.
Vilson misses with an uppercut.
Vilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St. Georges throws out the jab.
St. Georges looks to land a left hand but Vilson moved out of range nicely.
St. Georges scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vilson throws out a loose jab but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Georges misses with a hook.
Gauthier St. Georges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by St. Georges.
A little jabbing left from St. Georges on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
St. Georges missing with a left hand there. Vilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Vilson. Beautiful body shot.
Vilson throws a jab but it's blocked by St. Georges.
Vilson looks to land a right hand but St. Georges moved out of range.
Vilson moves out of range of the strikes.
St. Georges on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
St. Georges displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vilson throws out the jab.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
St. Georges jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St. Georges throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson lands with a shot to the body.
Vilson throws a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the body from St. Georges misses
and Vilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vilson connects with a right hand. St. Georges shakes it off.
St. Georges pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
St. Georges misses the jab.
Vilson throwing a counter right hand but St. Georges manages to avoid it.
Vilson misses with a looping left.
St. Georges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vilson tried to counter with a leg kick but St. Georges avoided it.
Vilson avoids the body shot from St. Georges.
St. Georges walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vilson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Decent striking displayed by Vilson there.
St. Georges throws a low kick, looking for Vilson's leg but Vilson calmly moves out of range.
Vilson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A combination from St. Georges does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Vilson misses its target.
St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilson.
St. Georges appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vilson blocks a jab.
St. Georges tries a low kick but Vilson avoids it.
St. Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilson moves away.
St. Georges throws a leg kick but Vilson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from St. Georges misses the target.
St. Georges takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Vilson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. St. Georges doesn't seem bothered though.
Vilson blocks a jab.
Vilson throws a hook but St. Georges avoids it easily.
St. Georges feints a counter leg kick.
Vilson tries a low kick but St. Georges avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St. Georges lands a nice hook to Vilson's body. Vilson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
St. Georges with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
St. Georges looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
St. Georges bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilson lands with a nice body kick.
Vilson misses with a looping right.
Vilson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by St. Georges.
St. Georges moves out of range as Vilson strikes.
St. Georges loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
Vilson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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 Junior Vilson.
Well Vilson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tero Susi (ranked 412 p4p, 59 weight class) and Gaultier Girard (ranked 365 p4p, 50 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaultier Girard!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Susi misses.
Girard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Susi counters with a good low kick that Girard was not able to check.
Susi misses with an uppercut. Girard saw that one coming.
Susi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girard moves out of range of the strikes.
Susi misses with a straight left.
Susi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Susi tries to land a leg kick but Girard saw it coming and moves away.
Girard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Susi is out of range and Girard settles back down.
Girard throws an overhand right that lands on Susi's shoulder, as Susi tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Susi does no damage.
Girard is looking to score with low kicks.
Susi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Girard lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi looks for the body kick but Girard saw that one coming.
Girard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Susi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Susi throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot.
Girard throws a hook but Susi avoids it easily.
Girard cracks the inside of Susi's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Girard lands a nice looking body shot.
Girard throws a wild body kick that Susi sees coming a mile off.
Girard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Susi.
Girard misses the shot to the body.
Girard's corner calls for a 1-2. Girard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gaultier Girard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Girard slips under a jab.
As Susi backs off Girard throws a huge counter combo but Susi manages to avoid it all.
Girard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Susi misses the target.
Susi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Susi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Susi misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Girard misses.
Susi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Girard. Susi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Girard swings for the body but Susi moves out of range.
Girard fakes the leg kick and cracks Susi in the body.
Girard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard is looking to chop away at Susi's legs.
Girard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Susi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Girard throws a combination that misses
and Girard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A thudding body kick lands there by Girard!
Girard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Girard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Girard misses with a body shot.
Girard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Susi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Girard misses with a leg kick
enabling Susi to counter with a crisp jab.
Girard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - Susi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Girard checks a low kick from Susi.
Susi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Girard.
Susi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Girard is looking to land body kicks.
Susi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Susi checks a leg kick nicely.
Susi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Girard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Susi.
Susi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Susi is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Susi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Susi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Girard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Susi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Susi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Girard.
Girard cracks the inside of Susi's front leg.
Girard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Susi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Girard moves out of range as Susi throws a body kick.
Susi throws a low kick but Girard moves out of range easily.
Girard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Girard throws a body punch but Susi moves out of range.
Girard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Susi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab from Susi misses.
Susi moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard misses with a straight left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Susi checks a leg kick.
Susi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Girard throws a body kick that misses.
Susi throws a poor cross that misses
and Girard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Girard, as that shot connected.
Susi lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big right from Girard misses.
Girard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Susi moves away.
Girard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Susi.
Girard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susi tried to score with a low kick but Girard checks it.
Girard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Susi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Girard misses.
Girard lands an overhand right.
Girard scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaultier Girard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Girard throws a push kick but Susi slaps the foot to one side.
Girard thuds his shin into the meat of Susi's side.
Nice body punch from Girard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Girard.
Girard misses with a body shot
letting Susi counter with a right hand.
Susi takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Girard misses the target.
Susi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Susi scores with a jab to the head.
Girard connects with a body shot.
Susi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Girard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Girard thuds his shin into the meat of Susi's side.
Susi throws a jab when Girard was well out of range.
Susi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
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!
Girard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Girard is looking to land body kicks.
Girard tries to land a leg kick but Susi saw it coming and moves away.
Susi throws out a leg kick but Girard moves out of range and Susi only half commits.
Girard dodges the punch combination from Susi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Girard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaultier Girard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Girard.
Susi misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the body from Girard misses
and Susi counters with a nice leg kick.
Susi doesn't manage to clinch there - Girard circles away.
Susi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Girard throws a leg kick but Susi moved away.
Girard moves away from the strike by Susi.
Girard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Girard.
Girard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Susi. That did some damage!
Susi throws a jab but it's blocked by Girard.
Girard checks a low kick from Susi.
Girard counters with a body kick.
Girard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Susi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Girard checks it well.
Susi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Girard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Susi in his tracks.
Girard connects with a leg kick. Susi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Susi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard connects with a leg kick. Susi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Susi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Susi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Girard wants to stand back up but Susi manages to pass into side control.
Susi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Girard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Susi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Girard tries to bench press Susi off him but Susi keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Girard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
An elbow from Susi crashes against the mat.
Susi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Girard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Susi but great work by Girard.
Susi tries to bench press Girard off him but Girard keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Susi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi gets full guard.
Susi wants to hit a switch here but Girard passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Susi there!
Susi is desperately trying to improve his position but Girard has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gaultier Girard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Susi throws a hook to the side of Girard's head but Girard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Girard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Susi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Girard.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Girard checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Girard! But no joy.
Girard is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Girard misses.
Susi checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Susi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Girard.
Girard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Girard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Susi.
It looked like Susi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Girard tries a head kick but it misses.
Girard tries to move into range but Susi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Susi misses.
Girard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Susi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Susi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Girard.
Girard throws a lazy right hand but Susi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Susi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Girard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Girard slips a straight right by Susi.
Susi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Girard was well out of range. Poor timing from Susi.
Girard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Susi misses its intended target.
Susi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Susi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Susi as he connects with a hook.
Girard 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.
Susi swings for the body but Girard moves out of range.
Susi misses with an uppercut.
Girard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Susi looks to land a left hand but Girard moved out of range nicely.
Girard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Susi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Girard's hands.
Girard throws the kick towards the body but Susi avoids it.
Girard fakes the leg kick and cracks Susi in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Susi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Girard.
Tero Susi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Susi.
Girard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Girard misses with a straight right.
Girard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Susi is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Susi. Girard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Girard thows a body kick. Susi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Susi misses with an uppercut. Girard saw that one coming.
Susi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Girard moves away.
Girard delivers a nice body kick.
Susi misses with a hook.
Girard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Susi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Girard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Girard misses with an uppercut
and Susi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Girard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Girard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Susi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Susi looks to throw the jab but Girard is out of range.
Girard replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Susi blocks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Girard.
Girard throws a good cross that connects.
Girard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Susi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Girard scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Girard.
Girard is looking to slow Susi down with leg kicks.
Susi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Girard looks to land a left hand but Susi moved out of range nicely.
Susi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Girard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Girard lands a glancing blow to the side of Susi's head.
Susi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Girard.
Susi walks into a stiff left hand from Girard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Girard scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Girard looks to score with a jab to the body but Susi is just out of range.
Susi looks to throw the jab but Girard is out of range.
Susi cracks Girard with a good jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Girard.
Girard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Susis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Girard. Susi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Girard cracks Susi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Girard scores with a push kick.
Susi avoids the body shot from Girard.
Susi slips a jab from Girard.
Susi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Girard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Girard.
Girard looks to throw the jab but Susi is out of range.
Girard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Susi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Girard throws a sloppy head kick and Susi moves out of range easily.
Girard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Girard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Susi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaultier Girard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Girard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaultier Girard!
Gaultier Girard tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre St. Georges (ranked 399 p4p, 23 weight class) and Bull Hurley (ranked 579 p4p, 20 weight class). St. Georges's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jiu Jitsu. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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30
265 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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35
237 lbs
33 - 17 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre St. Georges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bull Hurley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurley clobbers St. Georges with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hurley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St. Georges.
Hurley takes a swing at St. Georges's ribcage but misses.
St. Georges throwing a counter right hand but Hurley manages to avoid it.
St. Georges drops his hands momentarily and Hurley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
St. Georges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurley was well out of range. Poor timing from St. Georges.
Hurley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
St. Georges swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hurley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hurley throws a combination that misses
and St. Georges counters with a left to the body.
St. Georges checks the leg kick.
Hurley looks to throw the jab but St. Georges is out of range.
St. Georges has taken the fight to the clinch.
St. Georges lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hurley misses with the head strike.
Hurley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St. Georges takes a swing at Hurley's ribcage but misses.
St. Georges throws a looping overhand right but Hurley ducks down to avoid it.
Hurley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
St. Georges gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
St. Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurley moves away.
Hurley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Hurley.
Hurley throws a left and a right that both miss
and St. Georges counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hurley looks for the body kick but St. Georges saw that one coming.
Hurley rushes St. Georges and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hurley throws a head punch that misses.
St. Georges misses with a body punch.
Hurley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
St. Georges pushes Hurley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hurley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St. Georges is working Hurley over against the cage.
Hurley looks winded!
St. Georges scores with a shoulder strike.
St. Georges tries a body shot but Hurley blocks it.
St. Georges lands a hook that snaps the head of Hurley backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from St. Georges.
Hurley misses with a punch on the inside.
St. Georges blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hurley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. St. Georges is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from St. Georges fails to land.
Hurley swings wildly with an uppercut but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Georges takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hurley looking to throw knees to the head but St. Georges is blocking nicely.
St. Georges gets through Hurley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
St. Georges misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hurley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St. Georges scores with a shoulder strike.
St. Georges avoiding damage as Hurley throws knees to the body.
Hurley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. St. Georges is defending well for now.
Hurley misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St. Georges.
Hurley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from St. Georges as the two fighters clinch.
St. Georges lands a body shot in the clinch.
St. Georges softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hurley or not.
St. Georges is leaning against Hurley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from St. Georges.
St. Georges cracks Hurley with a nice body shot.
St. Georges throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hurleys head.
A nice right hand lands inside from St. Georges.
St. Georges lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hurley backwards.
St. Georges working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by St. Georges.
St. Georges lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hurley backwards.
St. Georges lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St. Georges is working Hurley over against the cage.
St. Georges managing to block the knees to the body from Hurley.
A right handed body shot lands from St. Georges.
A nice right hand lands inside from St. Georges.
St. Georges working some nice short punches in the clinch.
St. Georges avoiding damage.
St. Georges lands a hook that snaps the head of Hurley backwards.
St. Georges lands a left hand.
Hurley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from St. Georges.
A right hand to the body from St. Georges.
St. Georges scores with a hook to the body.
Hurley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St. Georges throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hurleys head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with a hook to the ribs.
St. Georges slows down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from St. Georges.
St. Georges scores with a shoulder strike.
St. Georges lands a shot to the body.
St. Georges is leaning against Hurley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from St. Georges.
St. Georges lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hurley or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St. Georges creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
St. Georges lands a shot to the body.
St. Georges softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
St. Georges softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St. Georges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St. Georges dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hurley blocks a jab.
Hurley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St. Georges throws a hook but Hurley avoids it easily.
Hurley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St. Georges lands a big right hand that sends Hurley crashing to the mat! St. Georges stays standing though and waves Hurley back to his feet!
Hurley is rocked!
Hurley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and St. Georges counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pierre St. Georges!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ajax Aquila Corvus (ranked 144 p4p, 20 weight class) and Anton Obuhov (ranked 266 p4p, 43 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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30
187 lbs
21 - 8 - 1 |
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200 lbs
19 - 15 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ajax Aquila Corvus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Obuhov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obuhov lands with a shot to the body.
Aquila Corvus misses with a wild body shot.
Aquila Corvus takes a swing at Obuhov's ribcage but misses.
Obuhov misses with a straight left.
Obuhov lands with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aquila Corvus tries to move into range but Obuhov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Obuhov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Obuhov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Obuhov postures up in Aquila Corvus's guard and throws a big left but Aquila Corvus blocks it.
Aquila Corvus can't keep his opponent in guard - Obuhov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aquila Corvus is staying active underneath Obuhov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Obuhov is thwarting Aquila Corvus's attempts to control the position.
Aquila Corvus manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aquila Corvus trying to keep a closed guard but Obuhov is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Obuhov trying to control but Aquila Corvus is working from the bottom.
Obuhov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Obuhov cracks Aquila Corvus with a solid left hand.
Obuhov stays in close to Aquila Corvus's body and controls the position.
Obuhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Aquila Corvus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Obuhov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aquila Corvus keeping moving, preventing Obuhov from controlling successfully.
Aquila Corvus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Obuhov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aquila Corvus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Obuhov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Obuhov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aquila Corvus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aquila Corvus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Obuhov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Obuhov throwing strikes from guard but Aquila Corvus blocks nicely.
Aquila Corvus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aquila Corvus is pulling down on Obuhov's head. It's preventing any offense from Obuhov, at least for the moment.
Aquila Corvus keeping moving, preventing Obuhov from controlling successfully.
Obuhov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aquila Corvus's guard.
Aquila Corvus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Obuhov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aquila Corvus is looking for a sweep. Obuhov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Obuhov throwing shots but Aquila Corvus is blocking nicely.
Aquila Corvus trying to hold on to Obuhov's head to control him but Obuhov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aquila Corvus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Obuhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Obuhov is nestled in close to Aquila Corvus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Obuhov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Obuhov working Aquila Corvus over with strikes.
Obuhov lands strikes from half guard.
Aquila Corvus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Obuhov.
Obuhov looks to land a strike but Aquila Corvus avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aquila Corvus controlling the position.
Obuhov throws a strike but Aquila Corvus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Obuhov is looking to sweep but instead, Aquila Corvus has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Obuhov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab from Obuhov.
Aquila Corvus misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aquila Corvus. Obuhov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aquila Corvus throws a big shot that misses.
Obuhov slips under a jab from Aquila Corvus.
Good standup being displayed there by Aquila Corvus as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
Aquila Corvus stuns Obuhov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aquila Corvus throws the left hand but Obuhov avoids the punch easily.
Aquila Corvus throws a head kick but Obuhov moves out of range.
Aquila Corvus walks into a left hand.
Obuhov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Obuhov catches Aquila Corvus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aquila Corvus throws a sloppy head kick and Obuhov moves out of range easily.
Anton Obuhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obuhov lands a nice shot to the body.
Aquila Corvus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Obuhov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aquila Corvus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Obuhov. That snapped Aquila Corvus's head back.
Aquila Corvus throws a right hand that Obuhov ducks under and follows up with a left that Obuhov also avoids with ease.
Obuhov scores with a jab to the head.
Obuhov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aquila Corvus's head.
Anton Obuhov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Obuhov throws a series of punches but Aquila Corvus moves out of range.
Aquila Corvus throws a head kick but Obuhov moves out of range.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obuhov.
Obuhov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body shot.
Aquila Corvus connects with a jab.
Obuhov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Aquila Corvus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obuhov moves away.
Obuhov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Obuhov working Aquila Corvus over with strikes.
Anton Obuhov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Obuhov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obuhov is keen to just control but Aquila Corvus is a slippery customer.
Obuhov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Obuhov working Aquila Corvus over with strikes.
Aquila Corvus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Still in half guard, Obuhov seems content to control.
Obuhov slips a nice elbow through Aquila Corvus's hands, connecting with Aquila Corvus's forehead.
Obuhov lands with a punch from half guard.
Obuhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Obuhov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Obuhov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aquila Corvus defending well though.
Obuhov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aquila Corvus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Obuhov there.
Obuhov winds up and cracks Aquila Corvus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Obuhov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Obuhov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Obuhov is trying to control. Aquila Corvus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aquila Corvus trying to control here.
Obuhov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Obuhov lands a nice short elbow.
Obuhov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obuhov working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Obuhov drops an elbow to the side of Aquila Corvus's head.
Obuhov wants to control but Aquila Corvus is keeping him busy.
Obuhov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Obuhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Obuhov wants to take a breather but Aquila Corvus is having none of it.
Obuhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Obuhov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Obuhov trying to control from half guard but Aquila Corvus is working away.
Obuhov lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Obuhov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Aquila Corvus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obuhov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aquila Corvus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aquila Corvus is looking to wear down Obuhov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body shot.
Obuhov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aquila Corvus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aquila Corvus tries to move into range but Obuhov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Obuhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obuhov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aquila Corvus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aquila Corvus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obuhov throws a counter combo.
Obuhov lands with a good body shot.
Obuhov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aquila Corvus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aquila Corvus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obuhov moves away.
Obuhov misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obuhov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Obuhov showed some decent athleticism there.
Obuhov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov is looking to take a break and control but Aquila Corvus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aquila Corvus tries to get to full guard but Obuhov has control of the leg.
Obuhov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aquila Corvus defending well though.
Obuhov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aquila Corvus is staying active underneath Obuhov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Obuhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Obuhov working over Aquila Corvus with some ground and pound. Aquila Corvus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Obuhov is taking a breather. Aquila Corvus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ajax Aquila Corvus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Obuhov is trying to control. Aquila Corvus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Obuhov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Aquila Corvus to regain full guard.
Obuhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Aquila Corvus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obuhov tries to free his leg and advance position but Aquila Corvus is retaining full guard.
Obuhov throwing strikes from guard but Aquila Corvus blocks nicely.
Obuhov works over Aquila Corvus with some ground and pound from guard.
Obuhov throwing strikes but missing.
Aquila Corvus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aquila Corvus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aquila Corvus throws a sloppy body shot
and Obuhov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obuhov feints and as Aquila Corvus raises his hands in defense, Obuhov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aquila Corvus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Obuhov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Obuhov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Obuhov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aquila Corvus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Obuhov scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov slips nicely into half guard.
Aquila Corvus tries to roll over but Obuhov keeps him under control.
Obuhov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anton Obuhov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aquila Corvus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Obuhov.
Obuhov wants to control but Aquila Corvus is keeping him busy.
Aquila Corvus is trying to maintain the position but Obuhov is very close to passing his half guard.
Obuhov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Obuhov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aquila Corvus is in trouble now - Obuhov has advanced to mount!
Obuhov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Obuhov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Obuhov 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Obuhov!
Anton Obuhov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koh Ibu (ranked 43 p4p, 7 weight class) and Pa‘Akea Built (ranked 115 p4p, 17 weight class). Built has chosen Hawaiian War Chant as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koh Ibu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pa‘Akea Built!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.
Built jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Built takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Built lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
Ibu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
And Built responds with a good body kick, but Ibu manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built misses with a low kick.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Built moved away.
Built swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Built throws a half hearted mid kick.
Built waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibu.
Ibu tries to close the distance and clinch but Built swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Built.
Ibu scores with a nice body kick.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Built throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu thows a body kick. Built tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Built stuns Ibu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibu takes one to the side of the head.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Built swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Built connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Built misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Built misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ibu clinches with his opponent.
Ibu stalls.
Nice body punch from Ibu - that landed with a thud.
Ibu gets through Built's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Ibu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Ibu lands an uppercut.
Ibu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built breaks from the clinch.
Built swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Built is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Built connects with a nice looking jab.
Ibu is rocked!
Ibu throws a hook but Built blocks it.
Oh Ibu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibu get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Ibu stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Built runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pa‘Akea Built!
Pa‘Akea Built is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Pa‘Akea Built thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocket Bob Frankels (ranked 11 p4p, 1 weight class) and Bob Brophy (ranked 215 p4p, 8 weight class). Frankels comes to the cage accompanied by Dawn....Summer Solstice... . Brophy has chosen The Grumpy Song as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocket Bob Frankels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Brophy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frankels throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brophy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Frankels throws a hook but Brophy blocks it.
Frankels throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brophy counters with a nice leg kick.
Frankels throws out a loose jab but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frankels connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brophy. Brophy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brophy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frankels feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rocket Bob Frankels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frankels swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
Frankels misses with a body kick.
Frankels lands with a shot to the body.
Frankels jabs Brophy right on the nose. Brophy blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frankels. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frankels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frankels ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Frankels - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brophy lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Rocket Bob Frankels has been cut.
Brophy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frankels can pounce on him.
Brophy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frankels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frankels throws a counter high kick but Brophy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Crunch! Frankels slams his shin into Brophy's torso.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frankels.
Brophy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brophy tries to clinch but Frankels moves out of range.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Frankels.
Frankels lands a leg kick that knocks Brophy off balance momentarily.
Frankels has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brophy.
Frankels throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brophy counters with a body kick that stops Frankels in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frankels looks for the body kick but Brophy saw that one coming.
Brophy throws a lazy uppercut
and Frankels counters with a leg kick.
Frankels lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Frankels is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brophy throws a head kick but Frankels moves out of range.
Brophy lands with a cross.
Brophy tries to clinch but Frankels moves out of range.
Brophy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frankels.
Frankels moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frankels 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.
Brophy blocks a leg kick.
Frankels slips under a jab from Brophy.
Frankels is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Frankels connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brophy momentarily.
Brophy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frankels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Frankels misses the target.
Frankels misses with a kick to the body
and Brophy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Frankels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Frankels takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Frankels throws a lazy body kick
and Frankels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frankels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A left lands for Frankels.
Frankels connects with a looping right hand.
Frankels looks to throw a body kick
and Brophy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brophy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frankels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frankels has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frankels there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Brophy avoids the body shot from Frankels.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frankels lands a jab.
Frankels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brophy.
Frankels throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brophy counters with a three punch combo that has Frankels backing up. Frankels nods at Brophy to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Brophy finds it's way through Frankels's defenses.
Frankels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Frankels.
Frankels connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brophy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Frankels counters with a good low kick that Brophy was not able to check.
Brophy avoids the body shot from Frankels.
Frankels throws a leg kick but Brophy checks it.
Brophy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frankels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
Brophy throws out a counter right but Frankels avoids it with no problem.
Brophy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frankels can pounce on him.
Frankels connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocket Bob Frankels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocket Bob Frankels's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brophy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frankels throws a body kick that misses.
Frankels lands with a nice body punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Brophy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Frankels has got the better of the exchanges.
Frankels fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brophy is out of range.
A lazy left from Frankels finds it's target.
Brophy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Frankels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
Frankels lands a nice shot to the body.
Frankels 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.
Frankels lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankels's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brophy under the eye.
Frankels lands a leg kick that knocks Brophy off balance momentarily.
Frankels staying out of range there.
Frankels misses with a body shot
and Brophy counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankels throws a shot from downtown. Brophy moves away and avoids it.
Brophy tries a quick counter leg kick but Frankels is wise to it.
Frankels misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Brophy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brophy misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Frankels.
Frankels lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A cross from Frankels lands.
Brophy throws the left hand but Frankels avoids the punch easily.
Frankels misses with a left hand
and Brophy counters with a right hand to the body.
Frankels misses with a body shot
and Brophy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frankels blocks the body kick.
Frankels feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Frankels checks a low kick from Brophy.
Frankels lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frankels.
Frankels 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.
A jab from Brophy misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frankels throws a right hand that misses
and Brophy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frankels throws a body shot but no joy.
Frankels misses with a body punch
and Brophy counters with a nice leg kick.
Frankels throws the left hand but Brophy avoids the punch easily.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frankels tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brophy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frankels. Frankels obviously looking to wear him down.
Rocket Bob Frankels is winning the standup battle so far.
Frankels throws a solid leg kick but Brophy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Frankels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankels connects with the punch.
Brophy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frankels manages to avoid it.
Frankels lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brophy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frankels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brophy walks into a left hand.
Brophy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Frankels was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Frankels throws a leg kick
and Brophy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brophy avoids the body shot from Frankels.
Brophy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Brophy.
Frankels moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBrophy.
Frankels swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
Frankels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frankels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brophy can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy misses with a body kick.
Frankels throws a shot to the body.
Frankels moves out of range as Brophy throws a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frankels throws a hook to the side of Brophy's head but Brophy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brophy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frankels manages to avoid it.
Brophy throws the kick towards the body but Frankels avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Frankels there.
Frankels jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Frankels fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brophy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brophy throws a body shot but no joy.
Frankels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Frankels lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocket Bob Frankels dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rocket Bob Frankels's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brophy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That kick from Frankels tenderised Brophy's leg. Brophy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Frankels scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brophy in his tracks.
Frankels is looking to land body kicks.
Frankels misses with a hook. Brophy ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot by Frankels.
Frankels lands a nice looking body shot.
Frankels lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frankels, right into the meat.
Frankels throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brophy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frankels throws a looping overhand right but Brophy ducks down to avoid it.
Brophy misses with a straight left.
Frankels half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankels sizes up Brophy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brophy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frankels can pounce on him.
Frankels jabs Brophy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab lands there for Frankels.
Frankels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brophy.
Frankels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brophy.
Frankels just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Brophy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Frankels throws a head kick that misses.
Frankels lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brophy 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.
Brophy throws a shot from downtown. Frankels moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Brophy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Frankels.
A jab from Brophy misses.
Frankels scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frankels clobbers Brophy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Brophy.
Frankels thuds a left hand into Brophy's body.
Frankels scores with a hook.
Brophy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frankels takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses.
Brophy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frankels misses with a body kick.
Brophy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankels misses with a body shot.
Frankels feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brophys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Frankels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frankels misses with the body kick
and Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rocket Bob Frankels's cut is getting worse.
Frankels swings widly with a right hand
and Brophy counters with a good low kick that Frankels was not able to check.
Brophy throws a wild body kick that Frankels sees coming a mile off.
Brophy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brophy throws a push kick but Frankels slaps the foot to one side.
Brophy digs a good hook to Frankels's body.
Frankels scores with a shot to the body.
Frankels lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brophy just misses with a punch to the body.
Frankels moves out of range of the body kick from Brophy.
A head kick misses from Frankels.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Frankels.
Brophy walks into a straight right hand from Frankels.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brophy. Frankels shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brophy walks into a left hand.
Brophy tries to clinch there but Frankels circles away.
Brophy moves out of range of the body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Frankels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocket Bob Frankels clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rocket Bob Frankels's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Frankels connects with a nice looking jab.
Frankels throws a head kick but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy is trying to counter with his kicks.
Frankels misses with a low kick as Brophy jumps back.
Frankels moves out of range as Brophy strikes.
Brophy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Frankels.
Brophy throws a lazy body kick
and Frankels counters with a low kick, right behind Brophy 's knee.
Frankels lands a glancing blow to the side of Brophy's head.
Nice cross by Brophy.
Frankels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy works the jab nicely.
Frankels is looking to land body kicks.
Frankels bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brophy's head.
Brophy throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankels listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brophy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Frankels.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brophy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Frankels.
Frankels lands a nice uppercut.
Brophy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brophy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frankels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brophy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brophy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frankels. Frankels obviously looking to wear him down.
Brophy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frankels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frankels misses with a straight left.
Frankels lands a lovely overhand right.
Frankels thows a leg kick but Brophy checks it
and Brophy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frankels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brophy.
Brophy tries to clinch there but Frankels circles away.
Brophy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Frankels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brophy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brophy throws out a counter right but Frankels avoids it with no problem.
Frankels dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brophy. That did some damage!
Frankels digs a good hook to Brophy's body.
You can see that Brophy has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Decent striking displayed by Frankels there.
Frankels tries to move into range but Brophy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brophy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Frankels is predictable there
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
Frankels motions for Brophy to come forward. Frankels throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Brophy blocks the leg kick.
Brophy throws out a loose jab but Frankels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frankels tests Brophy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frankels fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Frankels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
Frankels throws a head kick that misses
and Brophy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frankels throws an off balance right hand
and Brophy counters with a nice body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Frankels misses with a hook.
Brophy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frankels.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frankels misses with a straight right.
Brophy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frankels misses with a hook
letting Brophy counter with a right hand.
Brophy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frankels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frankels throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brophy on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Frankels lands.
Brophy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Frankels misses with a left hand
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab.
Rocket Bob Frankels's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Brophy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frankels. That did some damage!
Brophy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brophy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocket Bob Frankels had his way with Bob Brophy in that round.
The cut man is working on Rocket Bob Frankels's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Frankels fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frankels lands with a hook. Brophy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frankels connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Frankels misses.
A lazy body kick from Frankels
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab.
Brophy moves out of range as Frankels throws a body kick.
Nice body punch from Frankels.
Brophy drives through and clinches with Frankels against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy tries to throw a body punch but Frankels avoids it by throwing Brophy back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frankels.
Brophy blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brophy.
Frankels struggles to land a body shot inside as Brophy controls his hands.
Brophy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankels lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Frankels tries a body shot but Brophy blocks it.
Frankels throws a punch but it's blocked by Brophy.
Brophy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frankels lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brophy.
Brophy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brophy tries a body shot but Frankels blocks it.
Frankels has a couple of punches blocked by Brophy.
Frankels misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Frankels.
Frankels lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frankels creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frankels tries a body shot but Brophy blocks it.
Frankels prevents a body shot from Brophy.
Brophy misses with a body punch.
Frankels blocks an uppercut.
Brophy breaks the clinch.
Brophy blocks the body kick.
Brophy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Frankels blocks it well.
Bob Brophy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Frankels feints and then cracks Brophy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brophy down.
Frankels scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frankels goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brophy misses with a looping right.
Frankels cracks Brophy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brophy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frankels finds it's way round the side to connect with Brophy's head.
Brophy checks a leg kick nicely.
Frankels is looking to land body kicks.
Brophy throws out a counter right but Frankels avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Frankels. That snapped Brophy's head back.
Frankels connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankels getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Frankels throws a front kick that sends Brophy stumbling back into the cage.
Frankels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Frankels jabs Brophy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brophy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frankels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frankels throws a quick counter kick to the body but Brophy avoids it.
Frankels connects with a crisp jab.
Brophy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brophy looks for the body kick but Frankels saw that one coming.
Frankels cracks the inside of Brophy's front leg.
Brophy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frankels misses with a left hand
and Brophy counters with a stiff right hand.
Frankels throws a leg kick
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frankels.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frankels scores with a jab. Brophy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frankels connects with a jab.
Frankels's corner calls for a 1-2. Frankels obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frankels throws out a powerful jab.
Brophy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frankels goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Frankels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
Rocket Bob Frankels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frankels feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brophys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocket Bob Frankels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frankels has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocket Bob Frankels!
Rocket Bob Frankels retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Rocket Bob Frankels 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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