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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between De Forest Treadwell (ranked 2330 p4p, 333 weight class) and Gavrilo Djuretic (ranked 2853 p4p, 387 weight class). Treadwell comes into the arena with God gave me style, I’m coming home mix blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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217 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, De Forest Treadwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gavrilo Djuretic!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djuretic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Treadwell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Djuretic works on Treadwell's body with a couple of short punches.
Treadwell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Djuretic is trying to keep an underhook but Treadwell manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Treadwell trying to mount his opponent but Djuretic defends it.
Djuretic desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Djuretic is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Treadwell is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Djuretic tries to roll over but Treadwell keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djuretic won't allow Treadwell to pass to mount.
Djuretic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Treadwell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Treadwell working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Djuretic's thigh. Djuretic counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Treadwell trying to control but Djuretic is working from the bottom.
Treadwell wants to pass the guard but Djuretic is keeping the position.
Treadwell throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Treadwell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Djuretic managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Treadwell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Djuretic is trying to control the position but Treadwell postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Djuretic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Djuretic gets a clinch.
Treadwell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Treadwell tries for a takedown but Djuretic manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for De Forest Treadwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Djuretic lands with a light punch inside.
Djuretic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Djuretic prevents the takedown attempt.
Djuretic is fighting off a takedown attempt but Treadwell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Djuretic to the mat. Djuretic regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djuretic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Djuretic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Treadwell is one step ahead there.
Djuretic controls Treadwell momentarily but Treadwell frees himself.
Djuretic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Djuretic working a defensive guard here.
Treadwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Djuretic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Treadwell throws an elbow that misses. Djuretic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Treadwell's guard. Nice move by Djuretic!
Treadwell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Treadwell working a defensive guard here.
Treadwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Djuretic is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 De Forest Treadwell will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Treadwell lands a body shot.
Djuretic clinches up with Treadwell and pushes him back against the cage.
Treadwell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Djuretic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Treadwell wants a takedown but no success here.
Djuretic lands with a light punch inside.
Djuretic throws a head punch that misses.
Treadwell is working for takedown but Djuretic is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for De Forest Treadwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Djuretic.
Treadwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Djuretic misses with a punch on the inside.
Treadwell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Djuretic tries to work over Treadwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Djuretic.
Treadwell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Djuretic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Treadwell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Djuretic walks away with a smile on his face. Treadwell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Treadwell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Djuretic sprawls well initially but Treadwell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djuretic is trying to control but can't.
Djuretic wants to get back to full guard.
Djuretic is staying active underneath Treadwell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Treadwell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Djuretic keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Djuretic is trying to control but can't.
Treadwell wants to control but Djuretic is keeping him busy.
Treadwell is looking to advance position but Djuretic won't allow it.
Djuretic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Treadwell is pressing down on Djuretic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Djuretic is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Djuretic tries to roll over but Treadwell keeps him under control.
Treadwell thows a huge punch but Djuretic dodges it nicely.
Djuretic trying to control here.
Djuretic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Treadwell misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Djuretic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Djuretic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Djuretic breaks from the clinch.
Treadwell tries to keep at a distance but Djuretic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Treadwell is working for takedown but Djuretic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Treadwell tightens his grip and picks Djuretic up, before dumping him to the ground. Djuretic manages to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djuretic controlling the position.
Treadwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Djuretic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Treadwell throws a big right hand that misses.
Treadwell trying to control but Djuretic is working from the bottom.
Treadwell being controlled here momentarily.
Treadwell stays in close to Djuretic's body and controls the position.
Djuretic can't keep his opponent in guard - Treadwell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De Forest Treadwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Djuretic is looking to control Treadwell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Djuretic avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Treadwell is trying to control. Djuretic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Djuretic is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Treadwell lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Treadwell.
Treadwell not doing much here.
Treadwell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Djuretic is refusing to be controlled, as Treadwell sits in half guard.
Treadwell lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
De Forest Treadwell dominated that second round.
That's time! Treadwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Djuretic instigates a clinch.
Djuretic pushes off an throws an elbow but Treadwell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Treadwell wants the takedown. Djuretic is fighting it off but Treadwell persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Djuretic's guard against the cage.
Djuretic is trying to keep Treadwell in close.
Djuretic keeping full guard, as Treadwell tries to pass.
Treadwell throws a big right hand that misses.
Treadwell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Treadwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Djuretic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Treadwell is pushing down on Djuretic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Djuretic is fighting to maintain full guard but Treadwell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Treadwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Djuretic keeps working.
Treadwell tries to pass to full mount but Djuretic defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Treadwell stalling away here and it's allowed Djuretic to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Treadwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Djuretic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Djuretic keeping moving, preventing Treadwell from controlling successfully.
Treadwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Treadwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Djuretic can do to turn this around?
Treadwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Djuretic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Treadwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Djuretic looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gavrilo Djuretic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Forest Treadwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Treadwell lands the left hand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Treadwell.
Treadwell happy to just control the position for now.
Treadwell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Djuretic is trying to improve his position.
Treadwell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Treadwell 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.
Treadwell working the head with strikes.
Djuretic is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Treadwell working away.
Treadwell trying to control the position but Djuretic is working away.
Djuretic is being controlled here.
Djuretic is trying to get back to half guard.
Treadwell landing strikes.
Treadwell is chipping away with strikes.
Djuretic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Treadwell.
Djuretic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Djuretic can't do much from the bottom here.
Treadwell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Djuretic is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Djuretic's face as Treadwell controls the position.
Djuretic is still in real trouble! Can Treadwell finish him?
Treadwell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Treadwell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Djuretic seems to have recovered his senses.
Djuretic is looking for a sweep.
Djuretic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Djuretic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Treadwell wants to take a breather but Djuretic manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Treadwell.
Djuretic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Treadwell is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
De Forest Treadwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Treadwell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... De Forest Treadwell!
De Forest Treadwell 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 Shock Linewood (ranked 7208 p4p, 622 weight class) and Curtis Lowe (ranked 2824 p4p, 386 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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204 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shock Linewood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis Lowe!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lowe connects with a crisp jab.
Lowe swings widly with a right hand
and Linewood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Linewood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Linewood walks into a stiff left hand from Lowe.
Linewood throws a body punch but Lowe moves out of range.
Shock Linewood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lowe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Linewood.
Linewood lands a high kick!
Lowe misses with a wild body shot.
Linewood moves out of range of the body kick from Lowe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linewood cracks the inside of Lowe's front leg.
Lowe blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lowe! But no joy.
Linewood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lowe's sensitive parts.
Lowe avoids the head kick by Linewood.
Linewood just misses with a punch to the body.
Linewood moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lowe connects with a body shot that sends Linewood's belly button to the back.
Linewood lands a nice shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Linewood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Linewood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lowe.
Lowe swings for the body but Linewood moves out of range.
Linewood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Linewood misses with a left hand
and Lowe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lowe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Linewood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lowe's sensitive parts.
Lowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Lowe misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linewood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lowe throws a jab but it's blocked by Linewood.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linewood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lowe.
Linewood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lowe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Linewood.
Lowe lands a jab to Linewood's midsection.
Linewood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Linewood can't find room to land a body shot as Lowe controls the action.
Linewood looking to stall.
Lowe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lowe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Linewood stalling in the clinch.
Linewood wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Linewood.
Lowe misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linewood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lowe pushes Linewood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Linewood is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lowe to keep the fight standing.
Lowe lands a body punch.
Lowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Linewood digs a right hand into Lowe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lowe's gas tank.
Linewood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lowe misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lowe.
Linewood tries to throw a body punch but Lowe avoids it by throwing Linewood back against the cage.
Lowe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Linewood.
Linewood jumps guard but Lowe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lowe tries to throw a body punch but Linewood avoids it by throwing Lowe back against the cage.
Linewood has a couple of punches blocked by Lowe.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Linewood controls the action.
Linewood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lowe backwards.
Linewood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lowe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linewood struggles to land a body shot inside as Lowe controls his hands.
Lowe scores with a shoulder strike.
Lowe cracks Linewood with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linewood pulls Lowe into guard.
Lowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Linewood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Linewood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Linewood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Linewood seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Linewood keeping moving, preventing Lowe from controlling successfully.
Lowe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Curtis Lowe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Linewood ducks under a wild hook from Lowe.
Linewood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis Lowe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lowe slips under a jab.
Linewood throws a lazy head kick
and Lowe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Linewood throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lowe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Linewood is just out of range.
Linewood slips a jab from Lowe.
Linewood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lowe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Linewood tries to move into range but Lowe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Lowe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lowe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe throws a hook but Linewood blocks it.
Linewood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lowe throws a head kick but Linewood moves out of range.
Lowe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Linewood tried to counter with a leg kick but Lowe avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linewood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Linewood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Linewood.
Linewood throws out a powerful jab.
Linewood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lowe lands with a kick to the temple. Linewood shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Linewood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lowe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Linewood rushes Lowe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linewood.
Lowe lands with a short shot to the head.
Linewood tries a body shot but Lowe blocks it.
Linewood lands a nice uppercut.
Lowe looking to slow down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lowe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linewood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Linewood scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linewood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Linewood is looking to counter punch.
Linewood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linewood manages to avoid it.
Linewood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lowe's head backwards.
Linewood misses the jab.
Lowe swings for the body but Linewood moves out of range.
Linewood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lowe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lowe catches Linewood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Linewood moves in looking to clinch but Lowe pushes him off.
Lowe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Linewood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe misses with an uppercut. Linewood saw that one coming.
Linewood is looking to counter punch.
Lowe misses the shot to the body.
Linewood thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Linewood is just out of range.
Linewood misses with a lunging right hand
and Lowe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Linewood does no damage.
Lowe misses the shot to the body.
Lowe misses with a wild body shot.
Lowe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Linewood counters with a nice uppercut.
Lowe avoids the head kick by Linewood.
Lowe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Linewood loads up on a big right hand but Lowe slips the punch.
Linewood throws a head kick but Lowe moves out of range.
Linewood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lowe.
Lowe lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linewood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lowe swings for the body but Linewood moves out of range.
It looked like Linewood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lowe ducks under a wild hook from Linewood.
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!
Lowe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Linewood misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Lowe to counter with a crisp jab.
Linewood is rocked!
Lowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Linewood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lowe lands a jab to the nose.
Linewood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lowe.
Lowe blocks a head kick by Linewood.
Lowe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Linewood misses.
Linewood seems to have got his legs back now.
Linewood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lowe's head backwards.
Lowe tries to land a leg kick but Linewood saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Lowe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Linewood has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lowe.
Lowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Linewood is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Linewood misses its target.
Linewood throws a quick inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Linewood blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lowe. Linewood does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Linewood.
Linewood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lowe.
Lowe scores with a push kick.
Lowe throws a sloppy head kick and Linewood moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linewood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lowe counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lowe stuffs the takedown.
Lowe misses with a looping right.
Lowe throws a body punch but Linewood moves out of range.
Linewood misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe blocks a head kick by Linewood.
Linewood takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from Lowe misses.
Lowe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Linewood.
Linewood throws a poor cross that misses
and Lowe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lowe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Linewood throws an off balance right hand
and Lowe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lowe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Linewood throws a poor cross that misses
and Lowe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Linewood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the body from Linewood misses
and Lowe moves into the clinch.
Lowe scores with a shot to the side of Linewood's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lowe tries to work over Linewood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lowe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lowe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Linewood avoids the head kick by Lowe.
Linewood throws a counter high kick but Lowe was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lowe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice cross by Linewood.
Linewood throws the kick towards the body but Lowe avoids it.
Linewood misses with a head kick.
Lowe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Linewood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Linewood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lowe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Linewood.
Linewood misses with a hook
and Lowe counters with a good low kick that Linewood was not able to check.
Lowe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Linewood. Linewood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lowe feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Linewood collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Curtis Lowe!
Curtis Lowe took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Suck dez nutz'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Lizotte (ranked 2887 p4p, 251 weight class) and Zilch Filch (ranked 1610 p4p, 162 weight class). Zilch Filch is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stephan Lizotte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zilch Filch!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lizotte scores with a shot to the body.
Lizotte wants to slow Filch down by chopping away at his legs.
Filch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lizotte with a body shot.
Donk. Lizotte catches Filch right on the button with a cross.
Lizotte misses with a wild body shot.
Filch misses with a hook to the body
and Lizotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lizotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lizotte lands a leg kick that knocks Filch off balance momentarily.
Filch checks a leg kick.
Filch cracks Lizotte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Filch misses with a kick to the body
and Lizotte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lizotte avoids the head kick by Filch.
Filch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Filch moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Lizotte tries to close the distance and clinch but Filch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lizotte fakes the leg kick and cracks Filch in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lizotte, right into the meat.
Filch avoids the head kick by Lizotte.
A head kick misses from Lizotte.
Lizotte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lizotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Filch follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lizotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lizotte misses with a body shot.
Lizotte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lizotte has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Lizotte throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lizotte slips under a jab.
A low kick from Lizotte misses
and Lizotte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Filch gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lizotte is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Filch scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte has hold of Filch's hands but Filch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lizotte is pressing down on Filch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lizotte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lizotte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Filch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lizotte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filch.
Lizotte pulls Filch in to control the position.
Filch throwing strikes but missing.
Filch postures up in Lizotte's guard and throws a big left but Lizotte blocks it.
Lizotte wants to sweep here but Filch controlling him for the moment.
Filch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lizotte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Filch scoring with punches to the head and body.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lizotte holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte continues to stall.
Filch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Filch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Filch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lizotte's head.
Filch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lizotte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Filch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Filch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Filch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Filch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Filch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Filch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lizotte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Filch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Filch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Filch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Filch cracks Lizotte with a solid left hand.
Lizotte manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Filch manages to get himself to full guard.
Filch wants to hit a switch here but Lizotte passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Filch there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filch throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lizotte. What's that going to do exactly?
Filch regains half guard.
Lizotte is looking to take a break and control but Filch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Filch is pressing down on Lizotte's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Filch trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zilch Filch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Filch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Filch thows a huge punch but Lizotte dodges it nicely.
Filch throwing shots but Lizotte is blocking nicely.
Filch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lizotte's head.
Lizotte keeping hold of Filch's head, controlling as best he can.
Lizotte is trying to control but can't.
Filch looks to land a strike but Lizotte avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lizotte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Filch is one step ahead there.
Filch throws a strike but Lizotte rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch looking for a sweep. Not yet Filch, not yet.
Filch keeping moving, preventing Lizotte from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizotte sitting in guard here, content to control.
Filch keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Lizotte stays in close to Filch's body and controls the position.
Filch lands a decent punch to the body there.
Filch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lizotte's guard.
Filch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lizotte working a defensive guard here.
Filch is fighting to break Lizotte's control of his arms but Lizotte is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Filch landing with the ground and pound.
Filch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte looking to control.
Lizotte has momentary wrist control but Filch slips an elbow through the middle.
Filch stopping the sweep attempt from Lizotte.
Zilch Filch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Filch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Filch scoring with some ground and pound.
Lizotte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filch.
Lizotte seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lizotte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filch.
Filch distracts Lizotte with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lizotte is on top in guard.
Filch keeping moving, preventing Lizotte from controlling successfully.
Filch looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lizotte puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lizotte preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte pushes down on Filch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Filch throws a strike from the bottom but Lizotte passes into side control!
Filch is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lizotte is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lizotte controlling from mount.
Filch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Filch is still trying to improve position.
Filch sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Filch is trying to get back to full guard.
Filch manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Filch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Filch striking off his back but it's not causing Lizotte any problems.
Filch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lizotte manages to get himself to full guard.
Lizotte controls Filch momentarily but Filch frees himself.
Lizotte is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Filch tries to get to full guard but Lizotte has control of the leg.
Lizotte trying to pass the guard but Filch defending well.
Filch moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zilch Filch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lizotte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Filch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lizotte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lizotte throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Filch's head.
Stephan Lizotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Filch scores with a jab to the body.
Lizotte tries to clinch up.
Lizotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Filch sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lizotte looks to throw the jab but Filch is out of range.
Lizotte is looking to slow Filch down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lizotte throws a solid leg kick but Filch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lizotte.
Filch lands with a right hand.
Lizotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filch.
Lizotte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizotte misses with a low kick.
Filch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lizotte.
Lizotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lizotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Filch is just out of range.
Filch avoids the head kick by Lizotte.
Lizotte misses with a low kick.
Filch misses with a body punch
and Lizotte counters with a one-two to the body.
Filch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Lizotte was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lizotte scores with the left hand. Filch knows he should have avoided that one.
Lizotte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Filch can pounce on him.
Lizotte throws a sloppy head kick and Filch moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Filch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lizotte throws a head kick that Filch semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filch looks for the body kick but Lizotte saw that one coming.
Stephan Lizotte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lizotte defending well as Filch loads up on a big left hand.
Stephan Lizotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filch throws a body punch but Lizotte moves out of range.
Filch throws a head kick that misses.
Lizotte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch misses with an uppercut
and Lizotte counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Lizotte.
Lizotte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Filch. That did some damage!
Filch drives through and clinches with Lizotte against the cage.
Filch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Filch.
Filch prevents a body shot from Lizotte.
Lizotte blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Lizotte.
Lizotte throws a head punch that misses.
Filch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Lizotte.
Filch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Filch.
Filch blocks a body shot from Lizotte.
Still in the clinch, Lizotte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lizotte tries a body shot but Filch blocks it.
Filch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lizotte blocks a body shot from Filch.
Filch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lizotte.
A short right from Lizotte on the inside.
Lizotte lands a left hand.
Filch digs a right hand into Lizotte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lizotte's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte misses with a punch on the inside.
Lizotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stephan Lizotte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Lizotte controls his hands.
Filch working Lizotte over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Filch is looking for a takedown.
Lizotte lands a body punch.
Lizotte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filch prevents a body shot from Lizotte.
Filch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Filch lands a left hand.
Lizotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Filch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lizotte lands a body shot.
Filch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filch tries for a takedown but Lizotte manages to get underhooks.
Filch blocks a body shot from Lizotte.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephan Lizotte showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Filch 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zilch Filch!
After winning the bout, Zilch Filch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Puller (ranked 943 p4p, 140 weight class) and Gavin Gagnon (ranked 1727 p4p, 234 weight class). Gagnon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hand Clap by Fitz and the Tantrums. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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204 lbs
7 - 7 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Puller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gavin Gagnon!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Puller lands.
Puller moves into the clinch successfully.
Puller can't find room to land a body shot as Gagnon controls the action.
Puller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puller.
Puller scores with a shoulder strike.
Gagnon breaks from the clinch.
Puller moves out of range as Gagnon throws a body kick.
Gagnon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Puller dodges the punch combination from Gagnon.
Puller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gagnon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gagnon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gagnon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gagnon is out of range and Puller settles back down.
Gagnon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gagnon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Puller cracks a nice hook into Gagnon's ribs.
We've been told by Puller's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Puller as Gagnon shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gagnon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Puller circles away quickly and effectively.
Puller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gagnon manages to avoid it.
Gagnon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puller throws the left hand but Gagnon avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Puller.
A slapping leg kick lands for Puller.
Puller tests Gagnon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gagnon tries to move into range but Puller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gagnon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Puller is looking to land body kicks.
Puller throws a shot from downtown. Gagnon moves away and avoids it.
Puller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gagnon.
Puller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gagnon misses with a hook.
Gagnon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Puller.
Puller defending well as Gagnon loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Puller tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gagnon slips under a jab.
John Puller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gagnon lands a nice hook to Puller's body. Puller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Puller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gagnon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Puller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gagnon moves away.
Puller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gagnon misses with a double jab.
Gagnon checks a leg kick.
Puller throws a jab when Gagnon was well out of range.
Gagnon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Puller connects with a body shot that sends Gagnon's belly button to the back.
Gagnon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Puller is fending him off so far but Gagnon persists. Nope, Puller circles away and we're back to standing.
Puller connects with a leg kick. Gagnon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Puller blocks a head kick by Gagnon.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gagnon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Puller blocks a head kick by Gagnon.
John Puller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gagnon swings for the body but Puller moves out of range.
Puller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gagnon if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puller works the jab nicely.
Puller lands a nice shot that snaps Gagnon's head back.
Puller throws a lazy right hand but Gagnon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puller scores with a jab. Gagnon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good shot there by Puller.
Puller lands a jab to the nose.
Puller throws a shot to the body.
Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puller.
Puller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Puller just misses with a punch to the body.
Gagnon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gagnon ducks under a wild hook from Puller.
Puller looks to land a left hand but Gagnon moved out of range nicely.
Puller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gagnon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Puller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gagnon moves away.
Gagnon throws a series of punches but Puller moves out of range.
Puller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gagnon's sensitive parts.
Puller throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Puller wants it to stay on the feet.
John Puller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavin Gagnon.
Puller scores with a nice right hand.
Puller clinches.
Puller misses with some punches.
Puller misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Puller.
Puller pushes Gagnon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gagnon can't break the clinch.
Puller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gagnon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Puller is defending well for now.
Puller misses with a punch to the body.
Puller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gagnon backwards.
Puller misses with a body punch.
Puller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Puller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gagnon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puller misses with a hook.
A big right from Puller misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Puller.
Puller swings for the body but Gagnon moves out of range.
Puller lands with an overhand left.
Puller lunges at Gagnon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gagnon's hand.
Gagnon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Puller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Puller throws a leg kick which misses Gagnon's front leg but catches the back leg as Gagnon tries to avoid it.
Puller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gagnon can do to turn this around?
A lazy left from Puller finds it's target.
Good leg kick by Puller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gagnon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Puller.
Gagnon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Puller defends well and Gagnon ends up having to push Puller into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Puller jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Puller stuffs the takedown attempt from Gagnon. Gagnon gets slowly back to his feet.
Puller scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puller connects with a looping right hand.
Gavin Gagnon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gagnon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gagnon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Puller throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gagnon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Puller is trying to defend but Gagnon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gagnon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puller's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gagnon wants to take a breather but Puller is having none of it.
Puller desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gagnon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puller defending well though.
Gagnon trying to control the action but Puller is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon thows a huge punch but Puller dodges it nicely.
Gagnon wants to work for an arm triangle but Puller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gagnon wants to work for an arm triangle but Puller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Puller wants to improve his position but Gagnon is controlling well.
Gagnon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Puller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puller trying to control here.
Gagnon is looking to advance position but Puller won't allow it.
Gagnon trying to control the action but Puller is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gagnon 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.
Gagnon is working for an americana but Puller has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Gagnon was thinking about the submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Puller keeping moving, preventing Gagnon from controlling successfully.
Gagnon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gagnon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puller throws out the jab.
Puller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gagnon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gagnon defending well as Puller loads up on a big left hand.
Gagnon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Puller dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Puller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gagnon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puller.
Puller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gagnon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Puller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gagnon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Puller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Puller avoids the body shot from Gagnon.
Puller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puller sizes up Gagnon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gagnon throws the kick towards the body but Puller avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Puller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gagnon doesn't seem phased though.
John Puller is winning the standup battle so far.
Puller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gagnon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puller throws out the jab.
Gagnon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gagnon throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Puller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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!
Gagnon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puller was well out of range. Poor timing from Gagnon.
Puller tries to land a front kick but Gagnon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Puller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gagnon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Puller defends well and Gagnon ends up having to push Puller into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gagnon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puller lands with a shot to the body.
Puller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gagnon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Puller leaves Gagnon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Puller is looking to counter with a body kick.
Puller throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Puller scores with a decent looking hook.
Puller lands a glancing blow to the side of Gagnon's head.
Gagnon slips a straight right by Puller.
Puller lands a right hook to the body.
Gagnon throws the kick towards the body but Puller avoids it.
Puller is looking to counter punch.
Puller looks to land a right hand but Gagnon moved out of range.
Gagnon throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Puller.
Puller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gagnon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gagnon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Puller is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gavin Gagnon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gagnon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Puller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gagnon. Gagnon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gagnon wants to slow Puller down by chopping away at his legs.
Puller delivers a nice body kick.
Gagnon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Puller.
Gagnon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Puller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gagnon misses the target.
Puller throws a head kick but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Puller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gagnon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gagnon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Puller.
Gagnon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gagnon misses with a head kick.
Gagnon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Puller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gagnon's calf.
Puller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gagnon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gagnon throws out a counter right but Puller avoids it with no problem.
Gagnon misses the jab.
Puller appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gagnon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Puller throwing a counter right hand but Gagnon manages to avoid it.
Gagnon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puller drives through and clinches with Gagnon against the cage.
Gagnon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Puller smiles and moves away.
John Puller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavin Gagnon.
Puller takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Puller.
Puller lands a hook that snaps the head of Gagnon backwards.
Puller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Puller.
A short right from Puller on the inside.
Gagnon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Puller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Puller has a couple of punches blocked by Gagnon.
Puller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gagnon backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puller works on Gagnon's body with a couple of short punches.
Puller misses with some punches.
Puller misses with a punch to the body.
Puller prevents Gagnon from breaking the clinch.
Gagnon throws an elbow that misses.
Puller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gagnon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Puller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gagnon backwards.
Gagnon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puller's elbow.
Puller works on Gagnon's body with a couple of short punches.
Puller misses with a punch to the body.
Gagnon missing with knees to the body.
Gagnon prevents a body shot from Puller.
A short uppercut from Puller.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Puller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Puller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Puller!
John Puller 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franky Page (ranked 945 p4p, 149 weight class) and Ryu Aokison (ranked 1200 p4p, 191 weight class). Aokison has chosen Caroline as his entrance music. Ryu Aokison acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Franky Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryu Aokison!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Aokison does no damage.
Page drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aokison sprawls and moves away.
Page dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Page tests Aokison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aokison gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Page to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
Page with a nice head shot there.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aokison's head.
Page is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Page postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aokison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aokison is pulling down on Page's head. It's preventing any offense from Page, at least for the moment.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Aokison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aokison pulls Page in close to prevent any damage.
Page controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Page in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Aokison looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page lands a couple of digs.
Aokison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Page sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Page trying to control but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Page throws a strike but Aokison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aokison wants to pass the guard but Page is keeping the position.
Aokison seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Page holds on and takes a little breather.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Page looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aokison is one step ahead there.
Aokison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Page trying to control the position here.
Page manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aokison manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Page trying to control but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Page scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Page trying to control but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Aokison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aokison wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Page has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Aokison has wrist control.
Aokison is trying to keep Page in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Page dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Page ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Page avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Page shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aokison napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aokison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Page wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Page wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aokison keeps working.
Page looks up at the clock and then as Aokison takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Page smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Aokison manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Franky Page overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aokison prevents Page from improving his position.
Aokison slips a nice elbow through Page's hands, connecting with Page's forehead.
Page tries to roll over but Aokison keeps him under control.
Aokison wants to control but Page is keeping him busy.
Page is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Grind Time (Double Elite Coaches {$950}, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Page with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Aokison thows a huge punch but Page dodges it nicely.
Page is trying to get back to full guard.
Page is trying to control but can't.
Page is looking for a sweep. Aokison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aokison wants to free his trapped foot but Page is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aokison is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aokison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aokison trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
Page looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aokison is one step ahead there.
Aokison controls from within his opponent's guard.
Page is trying to keep Aokison in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page darts in and clinches Aokison up against the cage.
Page misses with a punch to the body.
Page goes for a takedown attempt but Aokison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aokison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aokison throws a body shot but no joy.
Aokison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page throws a lazy right hand but Aokison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aokison moves away.
Page fails in his attempt to clinch.
Page avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Page lands a right hook to the body.
Page uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aokison.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page shoots in for a double leg but Aokison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch but Aokison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Page tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aokison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aokison throws out a loose jab but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aokison missing with a left hand there. Page was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Page wants to clinch up but Aokison keeps it at a distance.
Aokison tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Aokison.
A jab from Aokison does it's job there.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown. Aokison tries to sprawl out of it but Page keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aokison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aokison is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryu Aokison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Page fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aokison manages to avoid it.
Page jabs at Aokison's body.
Aokison dives in for a single leg takedown but Page sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Page changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Page looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Page has closed the distance and engaged Aokison in a clinch.
Page changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aokison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aokison avoids the body shot from Page.
Aokison misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Page.
Aokison drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Page defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aokison's coach down at 3Band MMA ($700/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aokison's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Page tries for a takedown but Aokison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Page closes the distance and clinches.
Page stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Page looking for a takedown.
Page tries to throw a body punch but Aokison avoids it by throwing Page back against the cage.
Page can't find room to land a body shot as Aokison controls the action.
Page is trying to drag Aokison to the mat but Aokison just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Page is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aokison manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Page won't allow Aokison to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aokison keeping full guard, as Page tries to pass.
Page trying to control but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aokison's head.
Page lands a couple of digs.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Page looking to sit in guard and control but Aokison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Page wants to sweep but no luck.
Page is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Page not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Page sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aokison defending well though.
Aokison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Page.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page looks to land a strike but Aokison avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Page is working Aokison over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Page wants to pass the guard but Aokison is keeping the position.
Page lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aokison looking to control.
Page trying to control but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Aokison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page postures up in Aokison's guard and throws a big left but Aokison blocks it.
Page cracks Aokison with a solid left hand.
Page landing some decent shots from guard.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page is fighting to break Aokison's control of his arms but Aokison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body.
Page distracts Aokison with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison managing to control the position.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Page clearly takes 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.
Aokison moves forwards but Page connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Aokison is just out of range.
It seemed like Aokison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aokison takes one to the side of the head.
Page connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aokison scores with a hook to the body. Page takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aokison closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aokison.
Page tries to score a body lock takedown but Aokison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aokison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison lands a hook that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Page has a couple of punches blocked by Aokison.
Aokison misses with a body punch.
Aokison struggles to land a body shot inside as Page controls his hands.
Page lands a right hand.
Page misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page prevents the takedown attempt.
Page tries to score a body lock takedown but Aokison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Page.
Page is pressed up against the cage. Aokison has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Page down to the mat. Page avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aokison gets caught napping as Page dives in and scores a takedown. Aokison manages to retain guard.
Page stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aokison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Page distracts Aokison with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aokison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Page is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aokison can do to turn this around?
Aokison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aokison is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Page's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aokison has his hands on Page's head, controlling the position.
Page pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aokison is keeping the position for now.
Page scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.
Page stands up over Aokison, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aokison is rocked!
Page working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aokison's head.
Aokison is still in real trouble! Can Page finish him?
Page loads up on a big left hand. Aokison felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Page looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Aokison can't hide his disappointment, as Page celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franky Page!
Ryu Aokison was interviewed post fight and said 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ike Ibeabuchi (ranked 659 p4p, 82 weight class) and Apollo Zenon (ranked 889 p4p, 110 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ike Ibeabuchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Zenon!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zenon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibeabuchi throwing a counter right hand but Zenon manages to avoid it.
Ibeabuchi misses with a wild body shot.
Ibeabuchi slips a jab from Zenon.
Zenon throws out a loose jab but Ibeabuchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zenon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ibeabuchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Ibeabuchi's head coaches at Just Scrap MMA and BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zenon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ibeabuchi under the eye.
Ibeabuchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zenon.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibeabuchi misses the target.
Ibeabuchi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zenon finds it's way round the side to connect with Ibeabuchi's head.
Zenon jabs at Ibeabuchi's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zenon swings for the body but Ibeabuchi moves out of range.
Zenon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zenon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ibeabuchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Zenon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Ibeabuchi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zenon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ibeabuchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zenon misses with a takedown attempt - Ibeabuchi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ike Ibeabuchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Zenon.
Zenon forces Ibeabuchi back against the cage and clinches.
Ibeabuchi prevents the takedown attempt.
Ibeabuchi trying to control the position but instead, Zenon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ibeabuchi into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibeabuchi.
Zenon has a couple of punches blocked by Ibeabuchi.
Zenon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ibeabuchi is trying to keep an underhook but Zenon manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ibeabuchi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zenon wants to control from the top but Ibeabuchi keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zenon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zenon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ibeabuchi is adopting a defensive guard.
Zenon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibeabuchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zenon wants to control from the top but Ibeabuchi keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibeabuchi working a defensive guard but Zenon manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ibeabuchi seems a little lost for a moment, as Zenon dominates the positioning.
Zenon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ibeabuchi is not content to let Zenon control the position.
Ibeabuchi is pushing Zenon's head away, looking to escape. Zenon manages to hold on to the position though.
Zenon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ibeabuchi!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zenon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ibeabuchi is holding on tight.
Zenon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ibeabuchi holds of for dear life.
Zenon looking to control but Ibeabuchi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zenon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zenon fails to move to back control.
Ibeabuchi is squirming around, avoiding Zenon's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Zenon dominated that 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.
Zenon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibeabuchi manages to avoid it.
Zenon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zenon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Ibeabuchi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ibeabuchi being controlled for a moment.
Zenon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ibeabuchi has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibeabuchi prevents Zenon from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zenon tries to advance position but instead Ibeabuchi slips a leg back in to half guard.
Ibeabuchi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zenon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ibeabuchi is in trouble now - Zenon has advanced to mount!
Ibeabuchi regains half guard.
Zenon wants to free his trapped foot but Ibeabuchi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibeabuchi is not content to let Zenon control the position.
Zenon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Zenon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ibeabuchi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ibeabuchi is not content to let Zenon control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zenon swings around for an armbar but Ibeabuchi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zenon's guard.
Zenon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ibeabuchi has passed into half guard!
Zenon is trying to get back to full guard.
Zenon controlling the position well.
Zenon wants to control but Ibeabuchi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zenon is doing well to control the position and prevent Ibeabuchi from advancing to side control.
Ibeabuchi prevents Zenon from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Zenon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Zenon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibeabuchi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zenon throws a shot from downtown. Ibeabuchi moves away and avoids it.
Zenon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ibeabuchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zenon jabs at Ibeabuchi's body.
Zenon avoids the body shot from Ibeabuchi.
Zenon stuns Ibeabuchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ibeabuchi scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zenon throws a nice looking combination but Ibeabuchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good shot there by Zenon.
Zenon shoots in but no luck this time.
Zenon misses with an uppercut. Ibeabuchi saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zenon swings widly with a right hand
and Ibeabuchi 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 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ike Ibeabuchi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teodors Ozolinsh (ranked 868 p4p, 99 weight class) and Marcio Alvarez (ranked 861 p4p, 98 weight class). Alvarez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Made in Brazil. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teodors Ozolinsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcio Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ozolinsh's calf.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozolinsh avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ozolinsh lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvarez off the cage and back into range.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ozolinsh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Alvarez lands with a cross.
Alvarez lands a nice hook to Ozolinsh's body. Ozolinsh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice combination there by Alvarez.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Alvarez moved away.
Alvarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Alvarez finds it's way through Ozolinsh's defenses.
Ozolinsh looks to throw a body kick
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Alvarez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvarez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alvarez thows a huge punch but Ozolinsh dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez wants to control but Ozolinsh is keeping him busy.
Alvarez prevents Ozolinsh from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alvarez working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Alvarez is pressing down on Ozolinsh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ozolinsh is holding on for now.
Ozolinsh wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Ozolinsh trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ozolinsh is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcio Alvarez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good standup being displayed there by Alvarez as he connects with a hook.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ozolinsh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ozolinsh appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alvarez lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozolinsh. That did some damage!
A jab from Ozolinsh finds it's way through Alvarez's defenses.
Ozolinsh throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Ozolinsh misses
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combo that has Ozolinsh backing up. Ozolinsh nods at Alvarez to acknowledge the strikes.
Alvarez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ozolinsh as he avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Alvarez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Marcio Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ozolinsh defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh motions for Alvarez to come forward. Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice side step and Alvarez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teodors Ozolinsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ozolinsh tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ozolinsh tries to land a leg kick but Alvarez saw it coming and moves away.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ozolinsh swivels and escapes.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Alvarez.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Alvarez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ozolinsh lands with a right hand.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a head kick that half lands.
Ozolinsh ducks right into an uppercut from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ozolinsh's sensitive parts.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Alvarez throws a counter combo.
Alvarez thumps Ozolinsh with a low kick.
Ozolinsh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Alvarez misses.
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
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 Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ozolinsh lands a slapping body shot.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alvarez checks a leg kick.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ozolinsh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Alvarez misses its intended target.
Alvarez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ozolinsh swings widly with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a series of strikes. Ozolinsh will be more careful next time no doubt.
That kick from Ozolinsh tenderised Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Nice cross by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alvarez. That did some damage!
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvarez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alvarez is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Alvarez takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Ozolinsh sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Alvarez bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teodors Ozolinsh!
After the big win, Teodors Ozolinsh made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Reaper Combatwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gobal Batra (ranked 817 p4p, 131 weight class) and Art Brock (ranked 388 p4p, 60 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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213 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Gobal Batra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Brock!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batra.
Brock misses with a kick to the body
and Batra counters by clinching up.
Brock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brock misses with a wild body shot.
Brock scores with a nice strike.
Batra with a jab.
Brock throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Batra to counter with a crisp jab.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batra is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brock.
Brock defending well as Batra loads up on a big left hand.
Brock wants to counter with a clinch but Batra pushes him away.
Brock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brock tries to clinch up but Batra circles away and keeps his distance.
Batra avoids the head kick by Brock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batra rushes Brock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Batra is defending well for now.
Brock blocking some punches.
Batra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Batra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batra.
Brock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra avoids a wild elbow strike from Brock.
Batra misses with a punch on the inside.
Brock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Batra avoids it.
Batra lands a hook that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Batra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Batra 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.
Brock misses with a punch to the body.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batra 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.
Batra scores with a hook to the body.
Batra misses with a punch on the inside.
Batra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Batra has a couple of punches blocked by Brock.
Brock is trying to break the clinch but Batra has him pressed against the cage.
Batra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brock blocks an uppercut.
Batra struggles to land a body shot inside as Brock controls his hands.
Batra gets through Brock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Batra drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Batra.
Brock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Brock.
Brock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Batra seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brock can turn it around.
Batra tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Batra back against the cage.
Brock misses with a body punch.
Batra wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gobal Batra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batra managing to block the knees to the body from Brock.
Brock struggles to land a body shot inside as Batra controls his hands.
Brock stalling in the clinch.
Batra misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Batra scores with a nice short uppercut.
Batra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batra misses with a punch to the body.
Batra throws a punch but it's blocked by Brock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batra tries to pull guard but Brock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Batra blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Batra.
Batra tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Batra back against the cage.
Brock stalling against the cage.
Brock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batra pushes Brock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batra is working Brock over against the cage.
Batra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Batra up against the cage.
Brock leaning against his opponent.
Batra lands a left hand.
Brock has a couple of punches blocked by Batra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gobal Batra 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.
Brock throws a front kick that sends Batra stumbling back into the cage.
Brock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Batra keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Brock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Batra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brock throws a head kick that Batra semi-blocks.
Brock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Batra.
Batra tries to clinch but Brock moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brock! But no joy.
Brock misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brock throws a body shot but no joy.
Brock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Batra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Batra. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock throws a solid leg kick but Batra takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brock.
Batra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab lands there for Brock.
Brock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Batra rather than just go for the knockout.
Batra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brock.
Brock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batra manages to avoid it.
Batra was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brock.
Batra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brock.
Batra throws a looping overhand right but Brock ducks down to avoid it.
Brock throws out a powerful jab.
Batra throws a right hand that misses
and Brock counters with a big head kick but Batra shrugs it off.
Brock closes the distance and clinches.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock breaks from the clinch.
Batra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body 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!
A punch lands to the side of Batra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Batra throws an overhand right that lands on Brock's shoulder, as Brock tries to avoid the shot.
Batra misses with a double jab.
Brock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brock closes the distance and pushes Batra back into the cage.
Brock tries a body shot but Batra blocks it.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brock stops a takedown attempt from Batra.
Brock stalls.
Batra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brock to keep the fight standing.
Batra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brock misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gobal Batra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brock wants to get back to striking at distance but Batra won't allow it.
Batra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Batra throws a punch but it's blocked by Brock.
Brock stalling the fight.
Brock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gobal Batra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Batra lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batra.
Brock stops a takedown attempt from Batra.
Brock dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brock holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Batra as Brock tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batra lands a left hand.
Brock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Batra can't find room to land a body shot as Brock controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batra.
Batra working aggressively here.
Brock taking a breather.
Batra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batra misses with a body punch.
Brock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Batra trying to stall but Brock improves his position.
Brock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Art Brock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Batra.
Batra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Batra connects with a leg kick. Brock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Batra misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Brock.
Brock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Batra under the eye.
Batra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Batra moves away from the strike by Brock.
Brock digs a good body shot into Batra's ribs.
Batra lands a leg kick that knocks Brock off balance momentarily.
Batra looks to score with a jab to the body but Brock is just out of range.
Batra has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Brock backs away, Batra returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Art Brock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brock swings away with a body shot that misses
and Batra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Batra. That did some damage!
Batra moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock scores with a three punch combo!
Brock tries to score with a low kick but Batra moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Batra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brock lands a big head kick that sends Batra tumbling to the mat! Brock takes a step backwards and waves Batra back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Batra is rocked!
It looks like Gobal Batra has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brock throws the left hand but Batra avoids the punch easily.
Oh Batra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brock explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Brock! Batra is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Art Brock!
A victorious Art Brock thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Wesson (ranked 219 p4p, 34 weight class) and Jesse Pinkman (ranked 605 p4p, 90 weight class). Wesson's entrance music is In Your Honor - Foo Fighters. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Wesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Pinkman!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesson moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinkman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesson.
Wesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinkman was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesson.
Pinkman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wesson momentarily.
Pinkman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wesson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pinkman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wesson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pinkman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinkman.
Pinkman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pinkman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wesson throws a lazy body kick
and Pinkman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wesson thinking.
Wesson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pinkman's head.
Wesson misses with a left hand
and Pinkman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wesson throws a push kick but Pinkman slaps the foot to one side.
Pinkman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wesson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wesson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wesson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Wesson is predictable there
letting Pinkman counter with a right hand.
Pinkman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pinkman takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses.
Wesson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wesson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wesson misses with a wild combination.
Pinkman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pinkman throws a hook to the side of Wesson's head but Wesson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pinkman throws a lazy right hand but Wesson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wesson has managed to clinch.
Wesson prevents Pinkman from breaking the clinch.
Wesson prevents Pinkman from breaking the clinch.
Pinkman blocks an elbow strike.
Wesson misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinkman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dean Wesson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wesson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wesson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinkman tries a quick counter leg kick but Wesson is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wesson thows a leg kick but Pinkman checks it
and Pinkman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Wesson misses with a looping right.
Pinkman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wesson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wesson lands a body shot.
Wesson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pinkman checks it well.
A slow jab from Pinkman misses its intended target.
Wesson misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Pinkman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses
and Pinkman counters with a nice body shot.
Pinkman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters circling a little - Wesson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wesson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinkman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinkman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wesson thinking.
Wesson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wesson misses with a body kick.
Wesson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinkman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wesson's head.
Wesson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Pinkman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wesson misses with an uppercut
and Pinkman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wesson's knee momentarily.
Wesson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinkman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pinkman misses with a body shot.
Pinkman scores with a punch to the head.
Pinkman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Pinkman misses its intended target.
Wesson scores with a body shot.
Wesson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson is looking to clinch.
Pinkman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wesson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wesson throws a body punch but Pinkman moves out of range.
Wesson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pinkman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wesson.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pinkman.
Pinkman digs a good body shot into Wesson's ribs.
Wesson throws a leg kick which misses Pinkman's front leg but catches the back leg as Pinkman tries to avoid it.
Wesson thows a leg kick but Pinkman checks it
and Pinkman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinkman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wesson throws out the jab.
Wesson throws a body punch but Pinkman moves out of range.
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 Dean Wesson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wesson slips under a jab from Pinkman.
Wesson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wesson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pinkman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wesson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Pinkman responds with a good body kick, but Wesson manages to step out the way in time.
Wesson misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wesson.
Nice uppercut there from Pinkman.
Wesson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jesse Pinkman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pinkman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wesson throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pinkman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wesson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pinkman scrambles back to his feet.
Wesson throws the kick towards the body but Pinkman avoids it.
Wesson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinkman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinkman.
Pinkman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wesson throws a low kick but Pinkman avoids it.
Wesson throws a shot from downtown. Pinkman moves away and avoids it.
Pinkman throws a body punch but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson misses with a shot to the body
and Pinkman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crunch! Wesson slams his shin into Pinkman's torso.
Wesson swings widly with a right hand
and Pinkman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wesson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pinkman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinkman defending well as Wesson loads up on a big left hand.
Wesson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pinkman is out of range.
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinkman moves away.
Wesson throws a leg kick
and Pinkman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesson throws a leg kick but Pinkman sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Wesson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pinkman doesn't seem phased though.
Pinkman thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Pinkman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wesson blocks a jab.
Wesson scores with a decent looking hook.
Wesson tries to close the distance and clinch but Pinkman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wesson moves into the clinch.
Pinkman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick and Pinkman moves out of range easily.
Wesson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Pinkman to counter with a crisp jab.
Wesson misses with a kick to the body
and Pinkman counters with a stiff right hand.
Wesson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pinkman throws a hook but Wesson avoids it easily.
Pinkman checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesson throws a good cross that connects.
Pinkman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wesson jabs at Pinkman's body.
Pinkman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pinkman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinkman is just out of range.
Wesson misses with an uppercut. Pinkman saw that one coming.
A big left from Wesson misses.
Pinkman looks to land a left hand but Wesson moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Pinkman. That snapped Wesson's head back.
Wesson throws a wild body kick that Pinkman sees coming a mile off.
Wesson throws a leg kick
and Pinkman counters with a nice uppercut.
Wesson throws a hook to the side of Pinkman's head but Pinkman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesson misses with a low kick.
Wesson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Pinkman swings for the body but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson wants to clinch
and Pinkman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinkman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wesson 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.
Wesson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pinkman's hands.
Pinkman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wesson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinkman.
A counter left hand to the body from Wesson misses its target.
Wesson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pinkman.
Pinkman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pinkman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pinkman scores with the left hand. Wesson knows he should have avoided that one.
Wesson thows a leg kick but Pinkman checks it
enabling Pinkman to counter with a crisp jab.
Wesson throws a poor cross that misses
and Pinkman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jesse Pinkman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wesson throws a leg kick that misses.
Wesson looks to land a left hand but Pinkman moved out of range nicely.
Wesson lands with a nice body kick.
Wesson misses with a left hand
and Pinkman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Wesson misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wesson. That's going to slow Pinkman down.
Pinkman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pinkman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pinkman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
A little jabbing left from Pinkman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wesson tries to clinch there but Pinkman circles away.
Wesson throws a body punch but Pinkman moves out of range.
Wesson swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wesson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinkman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman lands a nice looking body shot.
Pinkman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wesson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pinkman slips a straight right by Wesson.
Pinkman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pinkman scores with a nice right hand.
Wesson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pinkman. That one must have hurt.
Wesson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinkman lands with an overhand left.
Wesson misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pinkman.
Pinkman slips a jab from Wesson.
Wesson misses with a looping right.
Wesson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wesson misses with a low kick as Pinkman jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesson takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinkman blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinkman. Wesson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Wesson misses.
Wesson avoids a kick to the body.
Wesson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pinkman, right into the meat.
Wesson misses with a body kick.
Wesson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wesson tries to land a front kick but Pinkman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Pinkman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pinkman lands a jab.
Pinkman throws a jab when Wesson was well out of range.
Wesson throwing a counter right hand but Pinkman manages to avoid it.
Pinkman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pinkman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pinkman.
Wesson scores with a nice strike.
Wesson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Wesson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wesson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pinkman lands a nice shot to the body.
Wesson throws a body kick that misses.
Pinkman checks a leg kick.
Wesson throws a looping overhand right but Pinkman ducks down to avoid it.
Pinkman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wesson, as that shot connected.
Pinkman slips a jab from Wesson.
Wesson misses the shot to the body.
Wesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinkman was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Wesson.
Pinkman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pinkman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wesson's calf.
Pinkman misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wesson throws a low kick but Pinkman avoids it.
Wesson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinkman looks to score with a jab to the body but Wesson is just out of range.
Pinkman lands a really nice looking cross but Wesson seems unphased.
Wesson misses with a right hand
and Pinkman counters with a body kick.
That kick from Pinkman tenderised Wesson's leg. Wesson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wesson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wesson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wesson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Wesson. Beautiful body shot.
Wesson looks to throw the jab but Pinkman is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Pinkman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pinkman 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Dean Wesson spoke after the fight, saying 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kassim Magufuli I V (ranked 36 p4p, 7 weight class) and Foot Fungus (ranked 23 p4p, 5 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kassim Magufuli I V!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Foot Fungus!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Fungus there.
Fungus misses the jab.
Fungus scores with a jab to the body.
Fungus looks to land a left hand but Magufuli I V moved out of range nicely.
Magufuli I V slips under a jab from Fungus.
Magufuli I V throws a jab but it's blocked by Fungus.
Fungus moves out of range as Magufuli I V strikes.
Magufuli I V throws a shot from downtown. Fungus moves away and avoids it.
Magufuli I V staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fungus. Magufuli I V does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fungus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Magufuli I V throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fungus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fungus cracks Magufuli I V with a good jab.
Fungus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magufuli I V steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fungus.
Fungus moves out of range of the strikes.
Fungus throws out a counter right but Magufuli I V avoids it with no problem.
Fungus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fungus throws a hook but Magufuli I V blocks it.
Fungus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magufuli I V.
Fungus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut.
Magufuli I V looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fungus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magufuli I V fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fungus, pushing him back against the cage.
Fungus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magufuli I V struggles to land a body shot inside as Fungus controls his hands.
Fungus lands a left hand.
Fungus cracks Magufuli I V with a nice body shot.
Magufuli I V is breathing heavily.
Magufuli I V has a couple of punches blocked by Fungus.
Fungus works on Magufuli I V's body with a couple of short punches.
Fungus tries to work over Magufuli I V's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magufuli I V breaks the clinch.
Fungus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magufuli I V has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magufuli I V is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magufuli I V throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fungus misses with a series of wild punches.
Fungus scores with a body shot.
Magufuli I V throws a head kick that misses
letting Fungus counter with a right hand.
Fungus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magufuli I V.
Fungus misses with a lunging right hand
and Magufuli I V counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magufuli I V moves forwards but Fungus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fungus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fungus lands a big uppercut and Magufuli I V crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Magufuli I V looks OK. Fungus waves Magufuli I V back to his feet!
Magufuli I V is rocked!
Magufuli I V misses with a wild body shot.
Fungus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Magufuli I V is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magufuli I V throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magufuli I V seems to have got his legs back now.
Fungus ducks under a wild hook from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fungus counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Magufuli I V! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Fungus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Foot Fungus!
Foot Fungus is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Foot Fungus waved his t-shirt featuring HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps's logo in front of the cameras.
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