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CEC 628 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leo Leka (ranked 1346 p4p, 162 weight class) and Clarence McGee (ranked 1446 p4p, 173 weight class). Leka's entrance music is For Heavy Metal we will die!. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
21 - 24 - 3 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leo Leka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clarence McGee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Leka.
McGee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGee throws an off balance right hand
and Leka counters with an inside leg kick.
Leka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Leka.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGee.
A jab from Leka misses.
Leka throws a leg kick which misses McGee's front leg but catches the back leg as McGee tries to avoid it.
Leka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leka throws a leg kick
and McGee counters with a body kick.
Leka throws a front kick aimed at McGee's knee but McGee avoids it well.
We've been informed that McGee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Leka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leka scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leka.
McGee connects with a crisp jab.
McGee takes a swing at Leka's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGee, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGee. That's going to slow Leka down.
Leo Leka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leka throws a leg kick
and McGee counters with a nice leg kick.
Leka misses with a wild body shot.
Leka looks to land a left hand but McGee moved out of range nicely.
Leka lands with an uppercut that bounces McGee off the cage and back into range.
Leka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Clarence McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Leka.
Leka just misses with a punch to the body.
Leka lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGee's sensitive parts.
Leka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGee's calf.
Leka misses with a low kick.
McGee tries to clinch there but Leka circles away.
McGee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGee tries to avoid it but Leka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGee to the ground. McGee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leka throws a leg kick but McGee sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGee tries to clinch but Leka moves out of range.
McGee wants to land a leg kick but Leka is out of range.
Leka is looking to counter punch.
McGee throws the left hand but Leka avoids the punch easily.
Leka is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGee checks it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leka misses with a body shot.
McGee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Leka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Leka throwing shots but McGee is blocking nicely.
Leka is trying to work for a kimura but McGee is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Leka stops McGee from getting back to his feet.
Leka thows a huge punch but McGee dodges it nicely.
Leka is thwarting McGee's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leka prevents McGee from standing back up.
Leka thows a huge punch but McGee dodges it nicely.
McGee wants to control but Leka is keeping busy.
Leka winds up and cracks McGee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Leka.
McGee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leka.
Leka trying to mount his opponent but McGee defends it.
Leka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leka lands a nice short elbow.
Leka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee wants to get back to his feet.
Leka winds up and cracks McGee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGee controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Leka stops McGee from getting back to his feet.
Leka seems to be looking for submissions.
McGee wants to get back to his feet.
Leka thows a huge punch but McGee dodges it nicely.
Leka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGee trying to control but Leka postures up.
Leka working over McGee with some ground and pound. McGee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Leka 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.
Leka misses the jab.
Leka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Leka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Leka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGee - the referee stops the clock and Leka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGee. Leka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McGee blocks the body kick.
Leka throws a lazy right hand but McGee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leka swinging wildly here.
McGee scores with a leg kick.
Leka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
The fighters circling - Leka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGee throws a body shot but no joy.
McGee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leka at a distance.
Leka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee is looking to score with low kicks.
Leka moves out of range as McGee throws a body kick.
It looked like Leka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGee.
Leka jabs at McGee's body.
McGee checks the leg kick.
Leka ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
McGee throws a right hand that misses
and Leka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leka.
Leka lands with a slapping head kick.
Leka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGee can do to turn this around?
McGee misses with a body kick.
Leka is looking to counter with head kicks.
Leka looks to land a right hand but McGee moved out of range.
Leka misses with a straight right.
Leka lunges at McGee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGee's hand.
Leka throws a sloppy body shot
and McGee counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as McGee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Leka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGee throws a body kick that misses.
Leka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leka.
Leo Leka is winning the standup battle so far.
Leka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leka just misses with a punch to the body.
McGee pushes Leka away with a front kick.
Leka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGee only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McGee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Leka throws a leg kick but McGee sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGee throws the kick towards the body but Leka avoids it.
McGee looks to land a body kick but Leka moved away.
Leka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws a leg kick but Leka checks it.
Leka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
That kick from Leka tenderised McGee's leg. McGee is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leka throws out a leg kick but McGee moves out of range and Leka only half commits.
Leka throws a series of punches but McGee avoids them all with ease.
McGee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A good leg kick by McGee.
Leka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Leka throws a big counter combination but McGee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGee tries to clinch up.
Leka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGee pinned against the cage. McGee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGee.
Leka throws a low kick but McGee avoids it.
McGee lands a jab to Leka's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leka throws a lazy body kick
and McGee counters by clinching up.
Leka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGee lands an elbow inside that Leka shrugs off.
Leka jumps guard but McGee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Leka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leka breaks the clinch.
McGee gets caught flat footed, as Leka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Leka is working McGee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McGee is pulling down on Leka's head. It's preventing any offense from Leka, at least for the moment.
Leka stands and throws McGee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Leka dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McGee slips under a jab from Leka.
McGee avoids the head kick by Leka.
McGee clinches.
Leka manages to break the clinch.
McGee misses with a few strikes there.
McGee stuns Leka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot lands for McGee.
Leka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
Leka lands with an overhand left.
McGee checks a leg kick.
Leka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leka throws a shot from downtown. McGee moves away and avoids it.
McGee throws a big counter head kick but Leka avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGee.
McGee misses with a body shot.
Leka tries to counter with a takedown but McGee is quick to defend against it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Leka or perhaps it was just good defense by McGee, which made it look bad.
Leka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGee thumps Leka with a low kick.
McGee misses the shot to the body.
Leka throws out a powerful jab.
McGee scores with the left hand. Leka knows he should have avoided that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leka.
Leka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGee throws a hook but Leka blocks it.
Leka moves out of range of the strikes.
Leka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
McGee scores with a jab to the body.
McGee slips a jab and a cross from Leka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leka tries a low kick but McGee avoids it.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leka moves away.
Clarence McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leka.
McGee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leka attempts a counter takedown but McGee avoids it well and moves away.
Leka walks into a straight right hand from McGee.
McGee ducks under a wild hook from Leka.
McGee throws a series of punches but Leka avoids them all with ease.
Leka scoring well with a low kick there.
McGee tries to clinch but Leka moves out of range.
McGee checks a leg kick nicely.
McGee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGee scores with a nice right hand.
Leka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGee tries to clinch there but Leka circles away.
Leka thinks about countering with a body kick.
McGee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leka throws a body shot but no joy.
McGee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leka lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee missing with a left hand there. Leka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGee throws the left hand but Leka avoids the punch easily.
Leka sizes up McGee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGee connects with a solid leg kick.
McGee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lekas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGee's head.
A jab from Leka does it's job there.
Leka works the jab nicely.
Leka throws a lazy right hand but McGee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A leg kick checked by Leka.
Leka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGee.
McGee blocks a low kick nicely.
McGee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Leka throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leka lands a jab to the nose.
Leka fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from McGee misses its intended target.
McGee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leka.
Leka connects with an inside leg kick.
Leka feints a jab promting McGee to slip. Leka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leka checks a leg kick.
McGee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGee throws a low kick but Leka moves out of range easily.
Leka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McGee is trying to stand up here but Leka is controlling him well.
Leka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee is pressing down on Leka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McGee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leka defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leka's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Leka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leka, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Leka!
Leo Leka 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Vova Klimov (ranked 1486 p4p, 202 weight class) and Second Fist (ranked 2025 p4p, 276 weight class). Fist comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Deftones - Feiticeira kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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World class boxer
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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
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vova Klimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Second Fist!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Fist.
Klimov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Klimov misses with a straight right.
Klimov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Klimov lands a jab to Fist's midsection.
Klimov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fist 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.
Klimov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Klimov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klimov throws an overhand right that lands on Fist's shoulder, as Fist tries to avoid the shot.
Fist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fist lands with a straight right. Klimov didn't see that one coming.
Klimov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Klimov looks to throw the jab but Fist is out of range.
Klimov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fist.
Klimov misses with a looping left.
Klimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klimov moves into the clinch.
Klimov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fist misses with an elbow strike.
Fist takes a shot to the head.
Fist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klimov misses with a punch on the inside.
Fist swings wildly with an uppercut but Klimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fist lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klimov has a couple of punches blocked by Fist.
Fist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klimov is trying to maintain a safe position but Fist gets an underhook and turns Klimov into the cage.
Fist tries to throw a body punch but Klimov avoids it by throwing Fist back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klimovs head.
Fist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klimov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klimov.
Fist blocks a body shot from Klimov.
Fist misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klimov has a couple of punches blocked by Fist.
Klimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fist blocks an elbow strike from Klimov.
Klimov tries to throw a body punch but Fist avoids it by throwing Klimov back against the cage.
Klimov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fist.
Fist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Klimov misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fist.
Klimov lands a jab to Fist's midsection.
Fist misses with a double jab
and Klimov counters by moving into the clinch.
Fist is pushing Klimov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Klimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fist's defenses.
Klimov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fist lands an elbow inside that Klimov shrugs off.
Fist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
Klimov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klimov lands a hook that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
Fist misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fist throws a head punch that misses.
Fist breaks the clinch.
Fist misses with a body punch
and Klimov counters with a two punch combo.
Fist 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.
Fist looks to land a combination but Klimov avoids it well.
Second Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Fist.
Klimov blocks a low kick nicely.
Klimov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fist momentarily.
Klimov wants to clinch up but Fist keeps it at a distance.
A jab lands there for Klimov.
Klimov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fist is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klimov tries to work over Fist's front leg with a kick but Fist checks it.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Klimov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Klimov thuds a left hand into Fist's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vova Klimov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fist slips a jab from Klimov.
Second Fist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klimov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fist throws a head kick but Klimov moves out of range.
Fist throws a head kick that misses.
Klimov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fist is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Klimov rather than just go for the knockout.
Klimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Fist throws a leg kick but Klimov checks it.
Klimov throwing a counter right hand but Fist manages to avoid it.
Klimov misses the jab.
Fist tries to move into range but Klimov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fist throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vova Klimov is winning the standup battle so far.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Klimov's head but Klimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Klimov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fist doesn't seem phased though.
Klimov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klimov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist moves out of range as Klimov strikes.
Klimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov throws a hook but Fist blocks it.
The fighters circling - Klimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fist looks to land a combination but Klimov avoids it well.
Klimov throws a poor cross that misses
and Fist counters with a right hand to the body.
Some wild striking there from Fist.
Klimov is looking to counter punch.
Klimov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fist lands with a kick to the temple. Klimov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fist.
A big left from Fist misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fighters circling - Klimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fist stuns Klimov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Klimov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fist finds it's way round the side to connect with Klimov's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fist pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Klimov back to the cage. Fist follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fist cracks Klimov with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimov moves away from the strike by Fist.
Nice shot by Klimov.
Fist drops his hands momentarily and Klimov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Klimov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist lands a right hook to the body.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimov.
Klimov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Klimov.
Klimov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Klimov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fist throws a head kick that half lands.
Fist throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Klimov's head.
Fist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Klimov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fist.
Klimov throws a shot to the body.
Klimov connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klimov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fist throws a series of punches but Klimov avoids them all with ease.
Klimov wants to slow Fist down by chopping away at his legs.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Fist throws out a counter right but Klimov avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the body from Fist misses
and Klimov counters with a stiff right hand.
Fist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klimov.
Klimov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Klimov connects with a leg kick. Fist looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fist misses with a body shot
and Klimov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klimov.
Klimov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fist defending well as Klimov loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Klimov.
Klimov lands with an uppercut that bounces Fist off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klimov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Klimov.
Fist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fist throws out a leg kick but Klimov moves out of range and Fist only half commits.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Fist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Klimov circles away quickly and effectively.
Klimov lands with a nice body punch.
Klimov misses with a hook to the body
and Fist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klimov missing with a left hand there. Fist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fist throws an overhand right that lands on Klimov's shoulder, as Klimov tries to avoid the shot.
As Fist looks to move away, Klimov throws a big counter combo but Fist just gets out of the way.
Klimov throws a hook to the side of Fist's head but Fist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Klimov lands with a right hand.
Klimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
Fist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Second Fist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Fist throws a low kick but Klimov moves out of range easily.
Klimov throws the left hand but Fist avoids the punch easily.
Klimov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Klimov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fist eats them both and turns towards Klimov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Some wild striking there from Fist.
Klimov misses with an uppercut
and Fist counters with a nice uppercut.
Klimov is rocked!
Fist throws a body shot but no joy.
Klimov avoids the head kick by Fist.
Fist misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov avoids a kick to the body.
Klimov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimov lands with a right hand.
Klimov scores with a hook to the body. Fist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fist lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
A punch combination from Klimov misses.
Despite the aggression on Fist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Klimov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fist at a distance.
Klimov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fist can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Fist. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy left from Klimov finds it's target.
Klimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klimov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Klimov takes a swing at Fist's ribcage but misses.
Klimov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Klimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
As Klimov backs off Fist throws a huge counter combo but Klimov manages to avoid it all.
A jab lands there for Klimov.
Fist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klimov tries to clinch up.
Fist throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Klimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klimov tries to counter by clinching up but Fist breaks away and moves out of range.
Klimov instigates a clinch.
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!
Klimov digs a right hand underneath Fist's ribcage. Fist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fist gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Klimov scores with a shot to the side of Fist's head.
Klimov blocking some punches.
Fist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klimov lands a jab.
Donk. Klimov catches Fist right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Fist.
Fist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Klimov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fist's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Klimov as he connects with a hook.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Fist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klimov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klimov looks to land a left hand but Fist moved out of range nicely.
Klimov throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
Klimov scores with a jab to the head.
Fist throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Klimov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Klimov throws a solid leg kick but Fist takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Klimov.
Fist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A lazy body kick from Fist
and Klimov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klimov misses with a right hand
and Fist counters with a slapping leg kick.
Klimov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Klimov throws a lazy right hand but Fist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klimov lands a lovely overhand right.
Fist is still on wobbly legs! Can Klimov finish him?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fist cracks a nice hook into Klimov's ribs.
Fist seems to have recovered his senses.
Decent striking displayed by Fist there.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimov.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Klimov lands a jab to Fist's midsection.
Fist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
Fist slips a straight right by Klimov.
Klimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klimov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fist walks into a stiff left hand from Klimov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klimov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Klimov moves out of range of the leg kick from Fist.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fist throws a head kick that Klimov semi-blocks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vova Klimov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Klimov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vova Klimov!
During a confident post fight interview, Vova Klimov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Second Fist spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for the opportunity.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Brophy (ranked 920 p4p, 142 weight class) and Doctor Doolittle (ranked 1519 p4p, 234 weight class). Brophy's entrance music is Last Caress - Metallica. A fine choice. Doctor Doolittle acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, John Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 30 - 0, fighting out of London, Doctor Doolittle!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doolittle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brophy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Doolittle.
Doolittle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brophy sprawls well. Brophy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doolittle gets slowly back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brophy.
Doolittle takes one on the button.
It looks like Doctor Doolittle has been cut.
Brophy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brophy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doolittle's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Doolittle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Doolittle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
Brophy throws a jab when Doolittle was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doolittle misses with a hook.
Brophy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Doolittle avoids it.
Doolittle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doolittle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doolittle throws a lazy head kick
and Brophy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doolittle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brophy counters with a right hand to the body.
Doolittle throws a lazy head kick
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab.
Doolittle misses with a left hand
and Brophy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Doolittle! Brophy lets Doolittle back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Doolittle is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy scores with a shot to the body.
Doolittle is still on wobbly legs! Can Brophy finish him?
Doctor Doolittle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doolittle looks winded!
Brophy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brophy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doolittle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doolittle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brophy is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Doolittle flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Doolittle is out cold! Brophy holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Brophy!
An out of breath John Brophy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Timur Frunze (ranked 655 p4p, 70 weight class) and John Henry (ranked 727 p4p, 82 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timur Frunze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Henry!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frunze misses with a kick to the body
and Henry counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Frunze!
Henry is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Frunze will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Henry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frunze keeps working.
Henry working away.
Henry is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Frunze's shoulder. That is not cool.
Frunze can't do much from the bottom here.
Henry controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze defending against the ground and pound.
Frunze wants to control but Henry postures up.
Frunze is trying to escape the position but Henry is controlling the position.
Frunze can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Henry.
Henry slows the pace down.
Frunze can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Henry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frunze misses the shot to the body.
Frunze has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
John Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frunze tries to sprawl but Henry drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Frunze is trying to control but can't.
Henry content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frunze's head.
Henry seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Henry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Henry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Frunze is trying to maintain the position but Henry is very close to passing his half guard.
Henry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Frunze knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Henry perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frunze is concentrating on defense, preventing Henry from advancing position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Frunze wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Henry blocks the body kick.
Henry loads up on a big right hand but Frunze slips the punch.
Frunze throws a leg kick which misses Henry's front leg but catches the back leg as Henry tries to avoid it.
Frunze uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frunze avoids the head kick by Henry.
Henry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frunze circles away.
Frunze appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frunze misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Henry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Henry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frunze counters with a nice low kick that buckles Henry's knee momentarily.
Henry closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Frunze's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Henry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henry stays in close to Frunze's body and controls the position.
Frunze on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Frunze tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frunze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Henry dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Frunze cracks the inside of Henry's front leg.
Frunze missing with a left hand there. Henry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frunze moves out of range as Henry strikes.
Henry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frunze is fending him off so far but Henry persists. Nope, Frunze circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henry. Frunze does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Frunze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frunze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Henry.
Henry moves out of range as Frunze throws a body kick.
Henry throws an off balance right hand
and Henry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Frunze to the ground. Henry is now in Frunze's guard.
Henry is stalling in the full guard.
Frunze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Frunze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry throwing strikes from guard but Frunze blocks nicely.
Henry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frunze works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henry is stalling in the full guard.
John Henry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frunze wants to get back to his feet but Henry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Henry sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Henry misses with a body punch
and Frunze counters with a leg kick.
Frunze throws a solid leg kick but Henry takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Frunze.
Frunze throws a looping overhand right but Henry ducks down to avoid it.
Frunze ducks under a wild hook from Henry.
Henry's corner calls for a 1-2. Henry obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henry.
Henry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frunze stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frunze defending well as Henry loads up on a big left hand.
Frunze with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frunze scores with a crisp jab that stopped Henry in his tracks.
Frunze connects with the punch.
Frunze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henry at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frunze throws a leg kick
and Henry counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Henry is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henry wants to take a breather but Frunze is having none of it.
Henry wants to free his trapped foot but Frunze is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Frunze is trying to control but can't.
Henry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Frunze wants to get back to full guard.
Henry thows a huge punch but Frunze dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Frunze is looking for a sweep. Henry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frunze manages to get to full guard.
Henry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Henry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frunze avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Henry drives through with a takedown into guard.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frunze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Henry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Frunze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Frunze slips a straight right by Henry.
Frunze is looking to counter with a body kick.
Henry lands a nice looking body shot.
Frunze takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Timur Frunze is winning the standup battle so far.
Frunze takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Henry throws a sloppy head kick and Frunze moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frunze, as that shot connected.
Henry looks for a takedown but Frunze sprawls well.
Frunze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henry throws out the jab.
Frunze thinks about countering with a body kick.
Frunze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henry. That did some damage!
The crowd cheers as Henry lands an impressive looking overhand right. Frunze doesn't seem phased though.
Henry avoids a kick to the body.
Henry feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frunze slips a straight right by Henry.
Frunze on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Frunze throws a leg kick but Henry sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Henry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frunze sprawls well. Frunze wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henry gets slowly back to his feet.
Henry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frunze.
Henry slips a straight right by Frunze.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frunze.
Henry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Henry swings widly with a right hand
letting Frunze counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry throws a shot from downtown. Frunze moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Henry misses.
Frunze feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Frunze goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Henry misses with a body shot.
Henry misses with an uppercut. Frunze saw that one coming.
Frunze is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Henry is predictable there
and Frunze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frunze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henry throws out a loose jab but Frunze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frunze is looking for a counter combo.
Frunze throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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!
Horrible takedown attempt by Henry or perhaps it was just good defense by Frunze, which made it look bad.
Timur Frunze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Henry.
Frunze scores with a body shot.
Henry checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frunze manages to avoid it.
Frunze throws a push kick but Henry slaps the foot to one side.
Frunze buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Henry lands a head shot.
Henry throws a sloppy head kick and Frunze moves out of range easily.
Henry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Frunze tries a low kick but Henry avoids it.
Henry looks to throw the jab but Frunze is out of range.
Frunze is looking to counter punch.
Frunze moves out of range of the strikes.
Frunze is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frunze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Henry on the side of the head.
Henry looks to land a left hand but Frunze moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Frunze misses.
Henry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Frunze on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frunze connects with an inside leg kick.
Henry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Henry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Henry shoots in and drives through. Frunze sprawls well.
Henry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frunze was well out of range. Poor timing from Henry.
Frunze throws an overhand right that lands on Henry's shoulder, as Henry tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Henry misses.
Henry stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Henry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Henry misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Henry slows the pace down.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Timur Frunze.
I think Henry 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Henry!
John Henry thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacks Sole (ranked 674 p4p, 100 weight class) and Master Blaster (ranked 711 p4p, 103 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacks Sole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Blaster!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Sole misses.
Blaster throws a right hand that misses
and Sole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blaster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blaster throws a series of punches but Sole avoids them all with ease.
Blaster tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaster manages to avoid it.
Blaster lands a jab.
Sole throws a leg kick
and Blaster counters with a straight right hand.
Blaster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sole feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Blaster lands with a hook. Sole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sole lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sole scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sole cracks Blaster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Master Blaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sole checks a leg kick.
Sole feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sole tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blaster tries to clinch up.
Sole thuds his shin into the meat of Blaster's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sole stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sole misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Blaster misses
and Sole finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Blaster needs to keep his hands up - Sole had a free shot at his head there.
Blaster steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sole. That one must have hurt.
Sole lands with a hook. Blaster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blaster throws a hook to the side of Sole's head but Sole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Sole misses its intended target.
Blaster looks to land a body kick but Sole moved away.
Blaster lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sole lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaster steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sole. That one must have hurt.
Blaster connects with a nice looking jab.
Sole on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sole tries to score with a low kick but Blaster moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaster fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sole checks it well.
Sole connects with a right hand. Blaster shakes it off.
Sole takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blaster misses with a wild body shot.
Sole scores with a nice right hand.
Blaster 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.
Blaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sole throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Master Blaster has been cut.
Blaster checks a low kick from Sole.
Sole swats away the attempt to clinch by Blaster.
Sole throws a quick counter head kick but Blaster was just out of range.
Sole misses with the combination.
Sole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaster keeps Sole at a distance using the push kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sole.
Blaster checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaster ducks under a wild hook from Sole.
Blaster is looking for the big counter here.
Blaster closes the distance but Sole moves to the side
and Sole counters with a nice leg kick.
Sole throws a leg kick but Blaster sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sole throws out a leg kick but Blaster moves out of range and Sole only half commits.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blaster. That's going to slow Sole down.
Blaster tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Blaster is predictable there
and Sole counters with a thumping low kick.
Blaster keeps Sole at a distance using the push kick.
Blaster looks to land a left hand but Sole moved out of range nicely.
Sole lands with a straight right. Blaster didn't see that one coming.
Blaster thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sole if he has to take too many more of those.
Blaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blaster throws a leg kick but Sole moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaster tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blaster tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sole counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sole staying out of range there.
Blaster fakes the leg kick and cracks Sole in the body.
Sole walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blaster checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blaster tries to clinch but Sole is having none of it.
Blaster shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blaster throws a head kick but Sole moves out of range.
Sole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blaster checks it well.
Blaster throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaster checks the leg kick.
Blaster works Sole's body with a nice hook.
Sole thows a body kick. Blaster tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sole thows a leg kick but Blaster checks it
and Blaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jacks Sole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blaster throws a shot from downtown. Sole moves away and avoids it.
Sole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blaster throws out the jab.
Blaster pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sole is out of range and Blaster settles back down.
Sole misses with a jab to the body
letting Blaster counter with a right hand.
Blaster avoids the body shot from Sole.
Sole is looking to slow Blaster down with leg kicks.
Sole fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blaster.
Sole fires out a quick counter leg kick but Blaster just manages to avoid it.
Blaster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sole has time to react.
Sole lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Blaster throws out a loose jab but Sole uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blaster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaster avoids the head kick by Sole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sole misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Sole.
Sole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sole 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.
Blaster lands with a shot to the body.
Sole fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blaster is out of range.
Blaster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sole was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaster.
Sole misses with a leg kick.
Blaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blaster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sole takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sole is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaster.
Blaster scores with a push kick.
Sole throws a lazy right hand but Blaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Sole.
Good work by Blaster as he checks the leg kick.
Jacks Sole is winning the standup battle so far.
Sole slips a straight right by Blaster.
Blaster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A left and a right from Sole both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blaster.
Blaster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sole.
Blaster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blaster throws a leg kick that misses.
Sole tries to land a front kick but Blaster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sole scores with a nice strike.
Blaster throws out a loose jab but Sole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sole was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blaster misses the shot to the body.
Sole blocks a jab.
Sole takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Sole catches Blaster right on the button with a cross.
Blaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sole checks a leg kick.
Sole scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Blaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blaster looks to land a left hand but Sole moved out of range nicely.
Sole throws a low kick but Blaster avoids it.
Blaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sole counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blaster's knee momentarily.
Sole misses with a head kick.
Sole lands a nice shot that snaps Blaster's head back.
Blaster pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sole back to the cage. Blaster follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Blaster lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blaster throws out a token jab with nothing on 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!
Sole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blaster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sole throws a leg kick that misses.
Blaster wants to counter the offense by Sole and move into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaster.
Blaster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sole dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blaster. That did some damage!
Sole sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blaster throws a body punch but Sole moves out of range.
Sole throws a sloppy head kick and Blaster moves out of range easily.
Blaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Sole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Sole.
Sole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blaster throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blaster tries to bum rush Sole with a series of wild strikes but Sole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blaster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blaster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That kick from Blaster tenderised Sole's leg. Sole is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sole throws the left hand but Blaster avoids the punch easily.
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 Jacks Sole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut.
That's time! Sole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sole digs a good hook to Blaster's body.
Sole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blaster slips a straight right by Sole.
Blaster misses with a wild body shot.
Sole digs a good body shot into Blaster's ribs.
Sole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaster moves away.
Blaster throws out a counter right but Sole avoids it with no problem.
Blaster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sole tries to land a front kick but Blaster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blaster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sole throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaster connects with a right hand. Sole shakes it off.
Sole will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blaster throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sole counters with a straight right hand.
Sole listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blaster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Sole.
Blaster thuds his shin into the meat of Sole's side.
A big left from Sole misses.
Blaster misses with an uppercut.
Blaster lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab by Blaster.
Nice shot lands for Sole.
Sole on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blaster. Blaster obviously looking to wear him down.
Sole fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sole misses with a body shot.
Blaster swings for the body but Sole moves out of range.
As Blaster backs away, Sole returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Blaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sole counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Blaster misses the target.
A good leg kick by Sole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaster is looking to score with low kicks.
Sole checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaster.
Sole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaster.
Blaster misses with a looping right.
Sole lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch combination from Blaster misses.
Blaster misses with a wild body shot.
Blaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Sole is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Blaster 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Blaster misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Sole.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sole finds it's way round the side to connect with Blaster's head.
Sole throws a head kick but Blaster moves out of range.
Blaster fails to land with a series of punches.
Master Blaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blaster scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sole scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blaster tries to clinch but Sole moves out of range.
A punch combination from Blaster misses.
Sole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sole jabs at Blaster's body.
Sole swats away the attempt to clinch by Blaster.
Sole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sole moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaster throws a lazy head kick
and Sole counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sole scoring well with a low kick there.
Sole blocks a head kick by Blaster.
Sole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaster.
Sole lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sole connects with a crisp jab.
That kick from Sole tenderised Blaster's leg. Blaster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blaster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blaster has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sole moves out of range of the body kick.
Blaster moves forwards but Sole connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blaster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sole lands with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacks Sole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sole has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jacks Sole!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacks Sole thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Master Blaster was interviewed post fight and said 'It was that little dude on my shoulder that done fucked me up. God he's got an annoying voice. He's kinda heavy too.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sairanix Lokren (ranked 367 p4p, 49 weight class) and Blind Shaman (ranked 527 p4p, 68 weight class). Lokren comes to the cage accompanied by Beast. Shaman has chosen Shaman's Dream as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sairanix Lokren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blind Shaman!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lokren at a distance.
Shaman swats away the attempt to clinch by Lokren.
Shaman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shaman swings for the body but Lokren moves out of range.
We've been informed that Shaman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lokren on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shaman misses with an uppercut.
Shaman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shaman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shaman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lokren is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lokren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaman is pressing down on Lokren's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lokren is holding on for now.
Lokren is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokren manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lokren drives through and clinches with Shaman against the cage.
Shaman breaks from the clinch.
Shaman swings widly with a right hand
and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lokren rushes Shaman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shaman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shaman digs a right hand underneath Lokren's ribcage. Lokren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Shaman.
Shaman lands a body shot.
Shaman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaman.
Shaman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaman gets through Lokren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lokren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Lokren.
Lokren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shaman lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shaman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shaman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lokren on the side of the head.
Lokren has closed the distance and engaged Shaman in a clinch.
Lokren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lokren prevents the takedown attempt.
Lokren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shaman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shaman lands an uppercut.
Shaman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaman pulls Lokren into guard.
Shaman looking for a guillotine here but Lokren defends easily.
Shaman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shaman has gone for a leg lock! Lokren slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shaman's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaman looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaman, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lokren is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've been hearing that Lokren has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Shaman looking for subs off his back but Lokren has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lokren is trying to control the action in half guard but Shaman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lokren trying to control the pace.
Shaman trying to control but Lokren postures up.
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.
Shaman is holding on to half guard well.
Shaman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lokren wants to control from the top but Shaman keeps moving.
Lokren content to stall in guard here.
Lokren has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blind Shaman 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.
Shaman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lokren pinned against the cage. Lokren gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good standup being displayed there by Shaman as he connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lokren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaman throws a jab but it's blocked by Lokren.
Lokren tries to clinch up but Shaman circles away and keeps his distance.
Lokren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaman is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shaman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shaman misses the body punch
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shaman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shaman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shaman looks to land a right hand but Lokren moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaman misses with a right hand
and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut.
Lokren swings widly with a right hand
and Shaman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lokren is looking to clinch.
Shaman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lokren doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaman circles away.
Lokren tries to clinch but Shaman is having none of it.
Blind Shaman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lokren darts in trying to clinch
and Shaman counters with a nice uppercut.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lokren clinches up with Shaman and pushes him back against the cage.
Lokren throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from Shaman.
Lokren works on Shaman's body with a couple of short punches.
Lokren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Blind Shaman has been cut.
Lokren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shaman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lokren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shaman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lokren has managed to get both his arms back between Shaman's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lokren trying to control but Shaman is working from the bottom.
Shaman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lokren has passed into side control.
Shaman wants to control but Lokren postures up.
Lokren just content to control the position.
Lokren stands up and beckons Shaman to his feet.
Shaman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lokren to the mat! Lokren manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokren keeping moving, preventing Shaman from controlling successfully.
Lokren wants to stand up but Shaman is controlling him.
Shaman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shaman looking to sit in guard and control but Lokren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shaman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lokren defends it easily.
Shaman is looking for a triangle but Lokren pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lokren pushes down on Shaman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shaman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lokren won't allow Shaman to sweep him here.
Shaman keeping full guard, as Lokren tries to pass.
Shaman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shaman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lokren defends well.
Shaman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lokren has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Blind Shaman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Blind Shaman's cut.
That's time! Lokren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lokren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lokren tries to clinch there but Shaman circles away.
Lokren doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaman circles away.
Shaman feints a counter leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Shaman there.
Lokren wants to clinch up but Shaman keeps it at a distance.
Lokren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lokren tries to clinch there but Shaman circles away.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaman throws out a counter right but Lokren avoids it with no problem.
Lokren closes the distance but Shaman moves to the side
and Shaman counters with a straight right hand.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaman lands the left hand.
Shaman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lokren wants to clinch
and Shaman counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lokren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shaman connects with a single shot there.
Shaman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lokren's calf.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sairanix Lokren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaman moves into the clinch.
Shaman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shaman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lokren's elbow.
Lokren blocking some punches.
Lokren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shaman lands a body punch.
Shaman breaks the clinch.
Shaman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lokren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lokren gets a clinch.
Shaman works on Lokren's body with a couple of short punches.
Sairanix Lokren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaman throws a head punch that misses.
Shaman blocks the elbow strike.
Lokren tries to pull guard but Shaman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokren throws an elbow that misses.
Lokren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaman dodges an elbow strike from Lokren.
Shaman blocks an elbow strike.
Sairanix Lokren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shaman tries to score a body lock takedown but Lokren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shaman lands a body shot.
A short right from Lokren.
Shaman takes an elbow to the temple.
Shaman tries to work over Lokren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lokren throws an elbow that misses.
Shaman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lokren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lokren throws an elbow but it misses.
Lokren throws an elbow that misses.
Lokren creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shaman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokren lands a nice elbow.
Lokren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shaman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shaman wants to take the fight to the mat but Lokren manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lokren blocks a body shot from Shaman.
Lokren is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shaman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice elbow from Lokren.
That has opened up Blind Shaman's cut even more.
Shaman throws a punch but it's blocked by Lokren.
Lokren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shaman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lokren lands an elbow inside.
Lokren misses with an elbow over the top.
Lokren manages to break the clinch.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Shaman slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lokren throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Shaman to counter with a crisp 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!
Lokren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaman lands a leg kick that knocks Lokren off balance momentarily.
Shaman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lokren on the side of the head.
Shaman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick lands from Shaman.
Lokren needs to keep his hands up - Shaman had a free shot at his head there.
Shaman lands a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lokren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaman scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Lokren looks to clinch
and Shaman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lokren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blind Shaman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shaman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blind Shaman!
Our winner, Blind Shaman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Casper Timmermans (ranked 211 p4p, 31 weight class) and Archibald Knox (ranked 378 p4p, 54 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Casper Timmermans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archibald Knox!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Timmermans slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Knox throws a solid leg kick but Timmermans takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Knox.
Timmermans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox throws a leg kick but Timmermans sees it coming and moves out of range.
Knox has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Timmermans is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Timmermans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timmermans misses with a wild combination.
Timmermans changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Timmermans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Timmermans scores with a nice head shot.
Timmermans tries a head kick but it misses.
Timmermans avoids the body shot from Knox.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmermans scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox lands with a slapping head kick.
Knox tries to land a body kick
and Timmermans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox closes the distance and clinches.
Timmermans struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Knox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Timmermans has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Knox.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knox stalling the fight.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Timmermans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox feints and then cracks Timmermans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Timmermans down.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Timmermans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archibald Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timmermans throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmermans throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
Timmermans works over Knox's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Archibald Knox has been cut.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Timmermans is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Timmermans checks a leg kick nicely.
Timmermans throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmermans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knox jabs at Timmermans's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knox.
A leg kick checked by Timmermans.
Knox pivots, looking for a leg kick but Timmermans is out of range and Knox settles back down.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Timmermans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Timmermans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Timmermans scrambles back to his feet.
Knox closes the distance and pushes Timmermans back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Timmermans.
Timmermans misses with some punches.
Knox leaning against his opponent.
Timmermans lands with a light punch inside.
Timmermans breaks the clinch.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timmermans feinted with a counter takedown.
Knox misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knox.
Timmermans misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmermans was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knox motions for Timmermans to come forward. Knox throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Timmermans shoots in looking for a takedown but Knox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Timmermans's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knox looks to land a body kick but Timmermans moved away.
Timmermans tries to counter with a takedown but Knox is quick to defend against it.
Knox misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Timmermans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot lands for Knox.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Knox takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Timmermans with a nice cross.
Archibald Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmermans moves away.
Timmermans slips under a jab from Knox.
Timmermans feinted with a counter takedown.
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knox takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Knox tries a low kick but Timmermans avoids it.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timmermans punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
An attempted straight right counter from Timmermans misses the target.
Good leg kick by Timmermans there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Timmermans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Archibald Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Archibald Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Timmermans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Timmermans ducks down to avoid it.
Knox swings for the body but Timmermans moves out of range.
Timmermans misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Timmermans walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Timmermans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Archibald Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Knox misses.
Timmermans throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Timmermans lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
A big left from Knox misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Knox misses the jab.
A big left from Knox misses.
Timmermans on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Timmermans counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Timmermans manages to avoid it.
Timmermans throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knox tries a quick counter leg kick but Timmermans is wise to it.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Timmermans avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox looks to throw a body kick
and Timmermans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Timmermans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Timmermans is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Timmermans trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmermans is nestled in close to Knox, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Timmermans seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Timmermans 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.
Timmermans content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Timmermans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knox defending well though.
Knox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Timmermans.
Timmermans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
Knox taking some punishment here, with Timmermans in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knox with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Knox is not content to let Timmermans control the position.
Timmermans is pressing down on Knox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knox is holding on for now.
Timmermans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Knox is refusing to be controlled, as Timmermans sits in half guard.
Knox trying to control from the bottom.
Knox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Timmermans.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Timmermans slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Timmermans throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Timmermans lands a glancing blow to the side of Knox's head.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Timmermans manages to avoid it.
Timmermans lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Timmermans.
Timmermans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Timmermans moved out of range.
Timmermans slips under a jab.
Timmermans moves out of range of the body kick.
Timmermans throws a head kick that misses.
Knox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knox feints and then cracks Timmermans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Timmermans down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Archibald Knox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Knox lunges at Timmermans with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Timmermans's hand.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Timmermans as he checks the leg kick.
Timmermans appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knox misses with a hook. Timmermans ducked under it nicely.
Knox lands with a kick to the ribs.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Timmermans counters with a two punch combo.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Timmermans ducks down to avoid it.
Timmermans slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knox, right into the meat.
Timmermans scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans lands with a good body shot.
Knox throws a low kick, looking for Timmermans's leg but Timmermans calmly moves out of range.
Timmermans changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Timmermans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox stuffs the takedown.
Timmermans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Knox looks for the body kick but Timmermans saw that one coming.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Timmermans moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Timmermans scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Timmermans dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knox. That did some damage!
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Timmermans's shoulder, as Timmermans tries to avoid the shot.
Timmermans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmermans.
Knox forces Timmermans back against the cage and clinches.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Timmermans.
Knox looking to stall.
Timmermans is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Timmermans lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox lands an uppercut.
Timmermans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Knox misses.
Timmermans tried to counter with a leg kick but Knox avoided it.
Knox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Timmermans dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Timmermans takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knox misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Timmermans blocks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Timmermans as he connects with a hook.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Timmermans moved out of range nicely.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmermans.
Timmermans with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Timmermans.
Knox jabs Timmermans to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Timmermans wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Timmermans counters with a takedown into side control.
Timmermans tries to score with some ground and pound. Knox controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Knox is looking to reverse the position.
Knox tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Timmermans easily slips into full mount!
Timmermans thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Timmermans is landing with some decent strikes but Knox is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Casper Timmermans.
I think Timmermans has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Casper Timmermans!
Our winner, Casper Timmermans, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quetzal Montezuma (ranked 65 p4p, 6 weight class) and Jean Paul Garcon (ranked 84 p4p, 10 weight class). Montezuma kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Mayan Predator. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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243 lbs
32 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Quetzal Montezuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Paul Garcon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcon takes the fight into the clinch.
Garcon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montezuma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Montezuma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Garcon misses with a punch to the body.
Montezuma tries a body shot but Garcon blocks it.
Montezuma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garcon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montezuma's elbow.
Garcon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montezuma's elbow.
Garcon struggles to land a body shot inside as Montezuma controls his hands.
Montezuma lands an uppercut.
Garcon misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Montezuma.
Garcon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montezuma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Montezuma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garcon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcon misses with some punches.
Montezuma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Garcon.
Montezuma misses with the head strike.
Montezuma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garcon backwards.
Garcon blocking some punches.
Montezuma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garcon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montezuma prevents a body shot from Garcon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garcon.
Garcon lands a body punch.
Montezuma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garcon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montezuma's elbow.
Montezuma struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcon controls his hands.
Montezuma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garcon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montezuma misses with a body punch.
Garcon working aggressively here.
Garcon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcon.
Montezuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Montezuma.
Garcon misses with a punch on the inside.
Montezuma blocks an uppercut.
Garcon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montezuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montezuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Montezuma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garcon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montezuma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montezuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcon's elbow.
Garcon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcon lands with a short shot to the head.
Garcon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montezuma's elbow.
Montezuma lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montezuma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Montezuma tries to work over Garcon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montezuma.
Garcon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Montezuma backwards.
Garcon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Montezuma.
Montezuma working aggressively here.
Montezuma tries to work over Garcon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcon misses with a body punch.
Montezuma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcon backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Montezuma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcon can't find room to land a body shot as Montezuma controls the action.
Garcon working aggressively here.
Montezuma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Garcon misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montezuma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garcon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montezuma pushes Garcon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montezuma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garcon struggles to land a body shot inside as Montezuma controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Montezuma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garcon misses with a punch to the body.
Montezuma misses with a punch on the inside.
Montezuma pushes Garcon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montezuma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcon misses with a body punch.
Garcon tries to work over Montezuma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montezuma can't find room to land a body shot as Garcon controls the action.
Montezuma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Montezuma is leaning against Garcon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcon working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montezuma digs a right hand underneath Garcon's ribcage. Garcon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Garcon looks winded!
Garcon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montezuma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcon throws a punch but it's blocked by Montezuma.
A right hand to the body from Garcon.
Montezuma manages to break the clinch.
Garcon ducks under a wild hook from Montezuma.
Garcon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Montezuma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcon misses with a shot to the body
letting Montezuma counter with a right hand.
Montezuma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Montezuma throws a body kick that misses.
Garcon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montezuma manages to avoid it.
Garcon misses with a wild body shot.
Montezuma swings for the body but Garcon moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garcon! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quetzal Montezuma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Garcon is looking to score with low kicks.
Montezuma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garcon tried to score with a low kick but Montezuma checks it.
Garcon misses with a straight left.
Montezuma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcon keeps Montezuma at a distance using the push kick.
Montezuma throws a solid leg kick but Garcon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Montezuma.
Garcon throws a shot to the body.
Montezuma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montezuma misses with a body kick.
Garcon scores with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Montezuma. Garcon shrugs it off though.
Montezuma has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcon can't find room to land a body shot as Montezuma controls the action.
A short uppercut from Garcon.
A short left from Garcon.
Garcon blocking some punches.
Garcon is leaning against Montezuma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Montezuma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montezuma tries a body shot but Garcon blocks it.
Montezuma tries to throw a body punch but Garcon avoids it by throwing Montezuma back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Montezuma.
Montezuma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garcon blocking some punches.
Quetzal Montezuma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Montezuma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Montezuma lands a left hand.
Garcon lands a body punch.
Montezuma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montezuma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garcon closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montezuma tries a body shot but Garcon blocks it.
Garcon throws a head punch that misses.
Montezuma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garcon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montezuma backwards.
Montezuma has a couple of punches blocked by Garcon.
Montezuma struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcon controls his hands.
Montezuma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Garcon is breathing heavily.
Montezuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcon.
Montezuma lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Montezuma.
Garcon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcon tries to throw a body punch but Montezuma avoids it by throwing Garcon back against the cage.
Garcon swings wildly with an uppercut but Montezuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montezuma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garcon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Garcon struggles to land a body shot inside as Montezuma controls his hands.
Montezuma lands a nice uppercut.
Garcon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montezuma's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montezuma breaks from the clinch.
Montezuma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcon can do to turn this around?
Garcon closes the distance and pushes Montezuma back into the cage.
Montezuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montezuma lands a body punch.
Montezuma misses with a body punch.
Garcon throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Montezuma - that landed with a thud.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Montezuma.
Montezuma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Montezuma.
A short right from Montezuma.
Montezuma missing with knees to the body.
Montezuma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Montezuma blocks a body shot from Garcon.
Montezuma misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Montezuma.
Montezuma blocks a body shot from Garcon.
A right hook to the body lands for Montezuma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montezuma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Garcon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montezuma.
Montezuma scores with a punch to the head.
Montezuma drives through and clinches with Garcon against the cage.
Montezuma taking a breather.
Montezuma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Montezuma tries to work over Garcon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montezuma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcon tries to work over Montezuma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montezuma misses with some punches.
Montezuma struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcon controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcon.
Garcon misses with a punch to the body.
Garcon lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quetzal Montezuma dominated that second 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.
Montezuma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcon was well out of range. Poor timing from Montezuma.
Montezuma gets tackled into the cage by Garcon. Garcon maintains the clinch.
Garcon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcon tries a body shot but Montezuma blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garcon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montezuma.
Montezuma misses with the head strike.
Garcon misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Montezuma.
Garcon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montezuma has a couple of punches blocked by Garcon.
Montezuma lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montezuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montezuma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Garcon.
Montezuma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Garcon up against the cage.
Montezuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montezuma scores with a shoulder strike.
Garcon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Montezuma on the inside.
Montezuma lands an uppercut.
Montezuma scores with a shoulder strike.
Montezuma blocking some punches.
Montezuma tries a body shot but Garcon blocks it.
Montezuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montezuma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montezuma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcon blocks a body shot from Montezuma.
Montezuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcon's elbow.
Montezuma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Montezuma misses with a punch to the body.
Garcon tries to work over Montezuma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcon tries a body shot but Montezuma blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcon prevents a body shot from Montezuma.
Montezuma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garcon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcon takes a shot to the head.
Garcon has a couple of punches blocked by Montezuma.
Garcon tries to work over Montezuma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcon misses with a punch to the body.
Montezuma lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Montezuma.
Garcon misses with some punches.
Garcon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montezuma's elbow.
Montezuma working Garcon over with knees to the body.
Montezuma is stalling here.
Montezuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcon prevents a body shot from Montezuma.
Montezuma tries to throw a body punch but Garcon avoids it by throwing Montezuma back against the cage.
Montezuma struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcon controls his hands.
Garcon misses with a punch on the inside.
Montezuma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montezuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcon struggles to land a body shot inside as Montezuma controls his hands.
Montezuma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcons head.
Montezuma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montezuma scores with a shoulder strike.
Montezuma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garcon.
Montezuma misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montezuma.
Montezuma lands with a light punch inside.
Montezuma struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcon controls his hands.
Garcon struggles to land a body shot inside as Montezuma controls his hands.
Garcon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montezuma's elbow.
Montezuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcon.
Montezuma tries to work over Garcon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcon.
Garcon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Montezuma.
Montezuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Montezuma.
Montezuma is working Garcon over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montezuma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Montezuma.
Garcon misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Montezuma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Montezuma lands a nice uppercut.
Montezuma breaks from the clinch.
Garcon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Montezuma finds it's way round the side to connect with Garcon's head.
Garcon is rocked!
Jean Paul Garcon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcon thows a leg kick but Montezuma checks it
and Montezuma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Garcon is still on wobbly legs! Can Montezuma finish him?
Montezuma lands a nice hook to Garcon's body. Garcon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Garcon seems to have recovered his senses.
Garcon moves out of range as Montezuma throws a body kick.
Montezuma throws a body punch but Garcon moves out of range.
Garcon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montezuma throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quetzal Montezuma clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circle, before Montezuma throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Garcon's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Montezuma lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Quetzal Montezuma!
Quetzal Montezuma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ueda Umanouke (ranked 97 p4p, 12 weight class) and DJ Maximus (ranked 94 p4p, 11 weight class). Umanouke comes to the cage accompanied by Kenji Kawai's Making of a Cyborg. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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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
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Ueda Umanouke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umanouke throws a head kick but Maximus moves out of range.
Maximus throws a body shot but no joy.
Umanouke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maximus throws out the jab.
Maximus swings for the body but Umanouke moves out of range.
Maximus looks to throw the jab but Umanouke is out of range.
Maximus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umanouke moves away.
Umanouke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maximus slips a jab from Umanouke.
Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umanouke.
Maximus misses with a wild body shot.
Umanouke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Umanouke drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Umanouke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Umanouke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Umanouke wants to control but Maximus is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umanouke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but Maximus defending well.
Maximus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Umanouke.
Maximus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Umanouke.
Umanouke throws a strike but Maximus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Umanouke 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke throws a big right hand that misses.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DJ Maximus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umanouke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus.
Maximus lands a head kick!
Maximus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Umanouke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maximus takes one to the chin there.
Maximus throws out a leg kick but Umanouke moves out of range and Maximus only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maximus but Maximus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Umanouke slips a straight right by Maximus.
Umanouke misses with a straight left.
Umanouke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Maximus throws a poor cross that misses
and Maximus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maximus avoids the body shot from Umanouke.
A slow jab from Umanouke misses its intended target.
Umanouke avoids the head kick by Maximus.
Umanouke throws a shot from downtown. Maximus moves away and avoids it.
Umanouke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maximus avoids the head kick by Umanouke.
Umanouke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maximus moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Maximus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maximus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Umanouke takes a swing at Maximus's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke swings for the body but Maximus moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maximus! But no joy.
Maximus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umanouke walks into a jab.
Maximus staying out of range there.
Maximus darts in and clinches Umanouke up against the cage.
Umanouke tries to work over Maximus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximus swings wildly with an uppercut but Umanouke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maximus swings wildly with an uppercut but Umanouke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umanouke swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umanouke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maximus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umanouke's elbow.
Maximus has a couple of punches blocked by Umanouke.
Umanouke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Umanouke scores with a shot to the side of Maximus's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ueda Umanouke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Umanouke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Umanouke misses with a low kick.
Umanouke throws a push kick but Maximus slaps the foot to one side.
Maximus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umanouke.
Maximus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Umanouke has time to react.
Maximus throws a body shot but no joy.
Maximus cracks Umanouke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good standup being displayed there by Umanouke as he connects with a hook.
Umanouke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Maximus.
Umanouke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maximus throws a punch but it's blocked by Umanouke.
Umanouke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umanouke misses with the head strike.
Umanouke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Umanouke misses with the head strike.
Maximus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Umanouke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Umanouke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus lands a nice uppercut.
Maximus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
Umanouke struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
DJ Maximus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Umanouke misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Umanouke fails to land.
Maximus lands an uppercut.
Maximus misses with a punch on the inside.
Umanouke misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umanouke.
Maximus lands with a short shot to the head.
Maximus lands a hook that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umanouke.
Umanouke struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
Maximus misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maximus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maximus throws a head punch that misses.
Maximus has a couple of punches blocked by Umanouke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umanouke blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke blocking some punches.
Maximus throws a head punch that misses.
Umanouke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umanouke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maximus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maximus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Umanouke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maximus's elbow.
A short right from Maximus.
Maximus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Umanouke blocks a body shot from Maximus.
Umanouke misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke misses with the head strike.
Umanouke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umanouke is trying to pull guard but Maximus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Umanouke misses with a punch on the inside.
Maximus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
Umanouke misses with some punches.
Maximus blocks a body shot from Umanouke.
Maximus tries a body shot but Umanouke blocks it.
Maximus blocks a body shot from Umanouke.
Maximus lands a hook that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke has a couple of punches blocked by Maximus.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maximus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Umanouke misses with a punch on the inside.
Maximus can't find room to land a body shot as Umanouke controls the action.
Maximus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
Ueda Umanouke's cut is getting worse.
Maximus gets through Umanouke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Umanouke struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
Maximus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umanouke's elbow.
Maximus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Maximus.
Umanouke takes a shot to the head.
Umanouke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
Maximus lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Maximus fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Umanouke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Maximus fails to land.
Umanouke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Umanouke.
Maximus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Maximus fails to land.
Maximus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Umanouke.
Umanouke blocks an uppercut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maximus. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A short right from Maximus on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umanouke.
Umanouke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umanouke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Umanouke throws a head punch that misses.
Maximus scores with a shot to the side of Umanouke's head.
Maximus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maximus blocks a body shot from Umanouke.
A short uppercut from Maximus.
Maximus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Umanouke misses with the head strike.
Maximus tries to work over Umanouke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umanouke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maximus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maximus working aggressively here.
Umanouke swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Maximus on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Maximus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Maximus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Umanouke counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Umanouke is working for a kimura but Maximus is defending it quite comfortably.
Umanouke with the ground and pound but Maximus uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Maximus is looking to stand up but Umanouke isn't so interested in that idea.
Umanouke pushes down on Maximus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus is refusing to be controlled, as Umanouke sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Umanouke seems content to control.
Umanouke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maximus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but Maximus defending well.
Umanouke seems to be working for a kimura but Maximus defends the submission attempt.
Umanouke is pressing down on Maximus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maximus is holding on for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Umanouke is keen to just control but Maximus is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maximus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maximus closes the distance and pushes Umanouke back into the cage.
Umanouke misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus gets through Umanouke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Umanouke misses with the head strike.
Maximus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Umanouke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maximus misses with some punches.
Maximus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maximus lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maximus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maximus.
Umanouke swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke throws a head punch that misses.
Umanouke gets control of Maximus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Umanouke will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Maximus connects with a couple of short punches.
Umanouke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maximus working some strikes from top position.
Umanouke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Umanouke 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maximus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maximus lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Umanouke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Umanouke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maximus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maximus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maximus!
Umanouke takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Maximus.
Umanouke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Maximus.
Umanouke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maximus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Umanouke wants to get back to full guard.
Maximus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Umanouke's head.
Umanouke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Umanouke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maximus.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Umanouke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maximus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DJ Maximus.
I think Maximus 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Ueda Umanouke was interviewed post fight and said 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stu Grimson (ranked 9 p4p, 1 weight class) and Pena Pulkkinen (ranked 35 p4p, 4 weight class). Grimson comes to the cage accompanied by Omerta - Lamb of God. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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242 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stu Grimson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimson takes the fight into the clinch.
Grimson missing with knees to the body.
Grimson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grimson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grimson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pulkkinen or not.
Pulkkinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pulkkinen lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Grimson.
Pulkkinen looks winded!
Grimson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pulkkinen managing to block the knees to the body from Grimson.
Grimson with a knee to the head.
It looks like Pena Pulkkinen has been cut.
Grimson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimson lands a left hand.
Grimson working Pulkkinen over with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pulkkinen managing to block the knees to the body from Grimson.
Grimson digs a right hand underneath Pulkkinen's ribcage. Pulkkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pulkkinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grimson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pulkkinen blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grimson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
Grimson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grimson tries to land a knee to the head but Pulkkinen blocks with his arms.
Pulkkinen taking a breather.
Grimson lands a nice knee to the body.
Grimson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pulkkinen.
A short right from Grimson on the inside.
Grimson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grimson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grimson lands an uppercut.
Grimson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grimson tries to land a knee to the head but Pulkkinen blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grimson as Pulkkinen tries to tie him up.
A short right from Grimson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimson trying to land knees to the body.
Grimson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pulkkinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Pulkkinen fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Grimson lands a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Grimson.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Grimson.
Grimson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pulkkinen.
Grimson tries to land knees in the clinch but Pulkkinen avoids the damage to the body.
Grimson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grimson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Grimson.
Grimson landing knees to the head.
Grimson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grimson working Pulkkinen over with knees to the body.
Grimson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulkkinen.
Grimson scores a nice knee to the body.
Grimson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pulkkinens head.
Grimson working Pulkkinen over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
Grimson misses with a punch to the body.
Grimson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Grimson.
Pulkkinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grimson lands a nice knee to the body.
Grimson lands with a right to the head.
Pulkkinen managing to block the knees to the body from Grimson.
Pulkkinen stalling in the clinch but Grimson improves position.
Grimson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Nice body punch from Grimson - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Grimson.
A body shot lands from Grimson.
Grimson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grimson lands a nice uppercut.
Grimson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Grimson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grimson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grimson misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short right from Grimson.
Grimson trying to land knees to the body.
Pulkkinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grimson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grimson.
A short right from Grimson on the inside.
Pulkkinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Grimson won't allow it.
Grimson working Pulkkinen over with knees to the body.
Grimson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimson misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimson can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Grimson working aggressively here.
Grimson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Grimson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pena Pulkkinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grimson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Grimson throws the left hand but Pulkkinen avoids the punch easily.
Pulkkinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pulkkinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grimson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pulkkinen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Grimson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grimson misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Pulkkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grimson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grimson misses with a leg kick
and Grimson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grimson checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grimson throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grimson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Grimson.
Grimson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimson.
It seemed like Pulkkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grimson.
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick
and Grimson counters with a nice uppercut.
Grimson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pulkkinen can do to turn this around?
Grimson misses with a few strikes there.
Grimson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pulkkinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pulkkinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grimson.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Grimson avoids the punch easily.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and Grimson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grimson, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but Grimson avoids it.
Grimson takes the fight into the clinch.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand into Grimson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grimson's gas tank.
Grimson tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grimson crunches a lovely knee into Pulkkinen's ribcage.
Pulkkinen is breathing heavily.
Grimson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grimson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grimson.
Pulkkinen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grimson lands a knee to the body.
Grimson lands a nice knee to the body.
Grimson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grimson trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Grimson.
Pulkkinen avoiding damage as Grimson throws knees to the body.
Grimson pushes Pulkkinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pulkkinen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grimson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pulkkinen is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grimson.
A short uppercut from Grimson.
Grimson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grimson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pulkkinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grimson lands a nice uppercut.
Grimson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grimson.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Grimson.
Grimson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grimson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen managing to block the knees to the body from Grimson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grimson.
Pulkkinen takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Grimson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Grimson.
Grimson scores with a shoulder strike.
Grimson misses with a knee strike.
Grimson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Grimson.
Grimson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pulkkinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grimson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pulkkinen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grimson crunches a lovely knee into Pulkkinen's ribcage.
Grimson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grimson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grimson throws a head punch that misses.
Grimson missing with knees to the body.
Pulkkinen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grimson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Grimson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pena Pulkkinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Grimson as he connects with a hook.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Grimson avoids the punch easily.
Pulkkinen scores with a body shot.
Grimson scores with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands the left hand.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Grimson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pulkkinen's knee momentarily.
Grimson scores with a nice head shot.
Grimson misses with the body kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grimson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulkkinen feints and then cracks Grimson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grimson down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen loads up on a big right hand but Grimson slips the punch.
Pulkkinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Pulkkinen. Those never looked like landing.
Pulkkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grimson misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pulkkinen wants to land a leg kick but Grimson is out of range.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grimson has time to react.
Pulkkinen works the jab nicely.
Grimson scores with a jab.
Pulkkinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grimson.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grimson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
Grimson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook
and Grimson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Grimson as he checks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Grimson.
Grimson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grimson misses the jab.
Grimson scores with a push kick.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grimson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Grimson throws a low kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Pulkkinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulkkinen misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Pulkkinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grimson looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Grimson down with leg kicks.
Grimson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick as Grimson jumps back.
Pulkkinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grimson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grimson misses with a straight left.
Grimson throws a push kick but Pulkkinen slaps the foot to one side.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimson.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Grimson.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimson.
Grimson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Grimson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grimson finds it's way round the side to connect with Pulkkinen's head.
Grimson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Grimson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Good exchange - Pulkkinen coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Grimson misses with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grimson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grimson looking to throw knees to the head but Pulkkinen is blocking nicely.
Grimson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pulkkinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grimson digs a right hand underneath Pulkkinen's ribcage. Pulkkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grimson tries to throw a body punch but Pulkkinen avoids it by throwing Grimson back against the cage.
Grimson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pulkkinen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grimson up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Pulkkinen really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pena Pulkkinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pulkkinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen.
Grimson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Grimson moved out of range.
Grimson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pulkkinen on the side of the head.
Grimson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grimson swinging wildly here.
Pulkkinen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimson misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Grimson throws a right hand that Pulkkinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pulkkinen also avoids with ease.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Grimson.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pulkkinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Pulkkinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Grimson ducked under it nicely.
Grimson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grimson.
Pulkkinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grimson.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses.
Pulkkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Grimson.
It seemed like Pulkkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pulkkinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grimson closes the distance and pushes Pulkkinen back into the cage.
Grimson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Grimson.
Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch.
Grimson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen motions for Grimson to come forward. Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grimson with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen with a jab.
Grimson clinches up against the cage.
Grimson working aggressively here.
Grimson can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Grimson trying to land knees to the body.
Pulkkinen slowing the pace effectively.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Grimson gets through Pulkkinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grimson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pulkkinen.
That kick from Pulkkinen tenderised Grimson's leg. Grimson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grimson drops his hands momentarily and Pulkkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grimson tries to clinch up.
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimson throws out the jab.
Grimson lands a leg kick that knocks Pulkkinen off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Grimson down.
Grimson blocks a jab.
Grimson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen.
Grimson moves out of range of the body kick from Pulkkinen.
Grimson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grimson connects with a body shot that sends Pulkkinen's belly button to the back.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Grimson blocks it.
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Grimson.
Grimson jabs Pulkkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pulkkinen tried to score with a low kick but Grimson checks it.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimson tests Pulkkinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimson checks a leg kick.
Grimson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot that snaps Grimson's head back.
Pulkkinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grimson misses the shot to the body.
Grimson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulkkinen lands with a good body shot.
Pulkkinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grimson will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Stu Grimson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pena Pulkkinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pulkkinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pulkkinen connects with a right hand. Grimson shakes it off.
A jab from Grimson misses.
Grimson lands a nice looking body shot.
Pulkkinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grimson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pulkkinen.
Grimson tries to clinch up but Pulkkinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the body
enabling Grimson to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Pulkkinen.
Grimson throws the left hand but Pulkkinen avoids the punch easily.
Pulkkinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grimson misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pulkkinen! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimson throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pulkkinen cracks Grimson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grimson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grimson misses with a wild body shot.
Grimson looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Grimson misses with a wild body shot.
Grimson lands the left hand.
Grimson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Pulkkinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pulkkinen.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grimson.
Good work by Pulkkinen as he checks the leg kick.
Grimson tried to score with a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grimson.
Pena Pulkkinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Grimson misses with a straight right.
Grimson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pulkkinen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimson ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Pulkkinen finds it's target.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grimson.
Pulkkinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pulkkinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grimson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pulkkinen takes a step back to recover.
Donk. Grimson catches Pulkkinen right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grimson doesn't manage to clinch there - Pulkkinen circles away.
Pulkkinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Grimson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grimson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Grimson connects with a single shot there.
Grimson is looking to clinch but Pulkkinen is avoiding it.
Grimson looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen counters with a body kick.
Grimson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Grimson avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Grimson avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimson cracks Pulkkinen with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Grimson misses its intended target.
Grimson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grimson moves forwards but Pulkkinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grimson. That did some damage!
Grimson throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grimson.
Grimson stuns Pulkkinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pulkkinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grimson tries to clinch there but Pulkkinen circles away.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimson.
Good standup being displayed there by Pulkkinen as he connects with a hook.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pena Pulkkinen.
I think Grimson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stu Grimson!
Stu Grimson retains his heavyweight title!
Stu Grimson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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