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PSE 18 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Pew (ranked 6730 p4p, 519 weight class) and Francis Saint Pierre (ranked 5734 p4p, 487 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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165 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Pew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Francis Saint Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pew is trying to trip Pierre. He has hold of a leg but Pierre is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pew persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pew trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pew has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pierre to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pew is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pierre pulls down on the head and he's put Pew to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Francis Saint Pierre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Cain (ranked 7623 p4p, 510 weight class) and Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 2391 p4p, 253 weight class). Nielsen has chosen Wardruna - Fehu as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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275 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nielsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nielsen misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Cain.
Nielsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cain. Cain obviously looking to wear him down.
David Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain throws a jab when Nielsen was well out of range.
Cain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cain throws a jab when Nielsen was well out of range.
Nielsen moves out of range of the body kick from Cain.
Nielsen feints the counter takedown.
Cain throws an off balance right hand
and Nielsen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Well, if Nielsen 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.
Ground and pound from Nielsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen is working for a kimura but Cain is defending it quite comfortably.
Nielsen controlling the pace.
Nielsen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nielsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cain trying to hold on to Nielsen's head to control him but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen is looking to stall here but Cain recovers full guard.
Cain wants to stand but Nielsen is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nielsen throwing strikes from guard but Cain blocks nicely.
Nielsen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nielsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nielsen looking to sit in guard and control but Cain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen keeps trying to improve his position.
Nielsen trying to control the position.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cain is one step ahead there.
Nielsen pulls Cain in close to his closed guard and prevents Cain from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nielsen working a defensive guard but Cain passes into half guard.
Cain wants to stand but Nielsen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nielsen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nielsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nielsen gets back to half guard.
Nielsen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nielsen is trying to escape the mount.
Nielsen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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 David Cain will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nielsen on the side of the head.
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
Jab, jab by Cain - just one landing.
Cain tries a head kick but it misses.
Nielsen tries to bum rush Cain with a series of wild strikes but Cain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cain connects with a leg kick. Nielsen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cain misses with a straight left.
Nielsen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cain throws a head kick but Nielsen moves out of range.
Cain misses with a kick to the body.
Cain misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cain, right into the meat.
Cain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cain misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Cain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain avoids the body shot from Nielsen.
Cain missing with a left hand there. Nielsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nielsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nielsen cracks Cain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nielsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Cain's head.
Cain misses with a looping right.
Cain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nielsen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nielsen looks to land a strike but Cain avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nielsen trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.
Nielsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain throws a lazy uppercut
and Nielsen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nielsen is nestled in close to Cain, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura but Cain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nielsen to get the leverage.
Nielsen is controlling the pace.
Nielsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cain is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
Nielsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen controlling the action here.
Nielsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cain is trying to stand.
Nielsen is working for a submission of some sort.
Nielsen trying to mount his opponent but Cain defends it.
Cain is staying active underneath Nielsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 David Cain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cain scores with a jab. Nielsen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cain thows a leg kick but Nielsen checks it
and Nielsen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cain!
Nielsen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nielsen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nielsen trying to control the action but Cain is working from the bottom.
Nielsen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cain sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain taking a bit of punishment here - Nielsen scoring with strikes.
Cain dodges the ground and pound from Nielsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Nielsen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nielsen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nielsen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nielsen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cain works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cain looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cain is refusing to be controlled, as Nielsen sits in half guard.
Sven Kristian Nielsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nielsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nielsen throws a strike but Cain avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nielsen lands a couple of elbows.
Nielsen controlling from the top position.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sven Kristian Nielsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
David Cain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nielsen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen throws a big elbow that misses.
Nielsen postures up in Cain's guard and throws a big left but Cain blocks it.
Nielsen trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nielsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cain throws out the jab.
Nielsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nielsen.
A punch combination from Cain misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nielsen misses the target.
Cain slips a jab from Nielsen.
Cain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nielsen looks for a takedown but Cain sprawls well.
Cain throwing a counter right hand but Nielsen manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen shoots in for a takedown but Cain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
David Cain is winning the standup battle so far.
Cain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nielsen misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Cain. Beautiful body shot.
Cain lands with a cross.
Cain cracks Nielsen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cain throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters circling a little - Cain finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nielsen throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cain scoring well with a low kick there.
Nielsen throws a nice looking combination but Cain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Cain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cain, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Cain!
A very excited looking David Cain made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Sapman (ranked 3585 p4p, 378 weight class) and David Santos (ranked 4547 p4p, 443 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Sapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Santos!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapman moves into the clinch successfully.
Santos looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sapman can't get the takedown.
Sapman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Santos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sapman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santos's efforts to push away.
Sapman tightens his grip and picks Santos up, before dumping him to the ground. Santos manages to land in guard.
Sapman distracts Santos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sapman controlling from the top position.
Sapman stands up over Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Santos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapman landing some decent shots from guard.
Sapman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sapman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos throws a right and a left that Sapman avoids nicely.
Sapman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Santos is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sapman dives into side control.
Santos is trying to escape the position but Sapman is controlling the position.
Sapman has hold of Santos's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Santos tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Sapman cranks the arm and Santos screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Santos, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). David Sapman!
David Sapman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Zonta (ranked 3056 p4p, 324 weight class) and Lord Of The Serengeti (ranked 4001 p4p, 395 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Zonta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lord Of The Serengeti!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serengeti scores with a jab to the body.
Serengeti lands a high kick!
Serengeti swinging wildly here.
Zonta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Serengeti circles away quickly and effectively.
Serengeti scores with a three punch combo!
Serengeti scores with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that Zonta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zonta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Serengeti misses its intended target.
Serengeti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zonta shoots in looking for a takedown but Serengeti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zonta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zonta connects with a body shot.
Serengeti throws a sloppy head kick
and Zonta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zonta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Serengeti's head.
Zonta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Serengeti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zonta throwing strikes but missing.
Serengeti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zonta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zonta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Serengeti is trying to stand back up but Zonta is controlling him
Zonta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zonta works his way into full mount!
Zonta working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Serengeti's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Zonta working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zonta is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Serengeti can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zonta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Serengeti tries to buck Zonta off but he can't manage it.
Zonta postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Serengeti looks a forlorn figure.
Serengeti is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zonta unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Serengeti wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Zonta celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Zonta!
Peter Zonta is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jarvis Young (ranked 3228 p4p, 343 weight class) and Liam Duncan (ranked 3067 p4p, 323 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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149 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jarvis Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Liam Duncan!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duncan closes the distance and pushes Young back into the cage.
Duncan drags the fight down to the ground.
Duncan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Young manages to pass to side control.
Young is looking for a kimura here.
Young definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Duncan is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan wants to get back to full guard.
Duncan is looking to get back to is feet but Young passes into side control.
Duncan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Young asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duncan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Duncan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Duncan regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duncan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Duncan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Young gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Duncan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Young wants to control from the top but Duncan keeps moving.
Duncan trying to keep a closed guard but Young is proving a slippery customer.
Duncan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Young passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan is trying to control but can't.
Young is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Duncan sees it coming and defends easily.
Duncan is pressing down on Young's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Duncan working for a triangle but Young defends it easily.
Duncan keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duncan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Young dives into side control.
Duncan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Young is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Duncan gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duncan trying to control here.
Young is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liam Duncan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Duncan looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
Young scores with a shot to the body.
Young swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duncan.
Young lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Young cracks Duncan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Duncan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duncan with the counter takedown but Young avoids it easily.
Duncan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Duncan is looking to stand up but Young won't let him.
Young keeping moving, preventing Duncan from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Duncan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duncan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Young prevents Duncan from improving position.
Young is trying to work for a sweep but Duncan has mounted him!
Duncan trying to control but Young is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Duncan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Duncan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duncan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Young wants to control but Duncan is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Duncan.
Duncan is working for a guillotine from mount but Young frees his head quite easily.
Duncan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Young is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Duncan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duncan tries to strike from the bottom.
Duncan is looking for a triangle here but Young uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Duncan trying to control but Young flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duncan is in bad spot here.
Duncan trying to control but not successfully.
Duncan breaks Young's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Duncan is breathing heavily.
Duncan stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Young has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Duncan manages to get his head free but now Young has transitioned to an armbar! Duncan grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Young! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jarvis Young!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Ray Badass (ranked 3962 p4p, 361 weight class) and John Dio (ranked 1813 p4p, 203 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Ray Badass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Dio!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badass shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dio pinned against the cage. Dio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Badass is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Badass lands with an overhand left.
Dio moves into range and clinches up with Badass.
Dio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Badass.
Badass is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dio is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Ray Badass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Badass drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Badass is trying to pull guard but Dio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio is pressed up against the cage. Badass has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dio down to the mat. Dio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dio clinches up against the cage.
Badass jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dio walks away with a smile on his face. Badass gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Badass shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dio pinned against the cage. Dio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Badass shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Badass throws out a loose jab but Dio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billy Ray Badass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dio closes the distance and clinches.
Badass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dio is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dio lands a lovely overhand right.
Dio clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dio manages to break the clinch.
Badass misses with a double jab.
Dio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dio.
Dio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Badass drives through with a takedown into Dio's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dio 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.
Dio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Badass.
Dio pulls Badass in close to prevent any damage.
Badass is looking to work some ground and pound but Dio has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Dio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Badass is one step ahead there.
Badass throws a big right hand that misses.
Dio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Badass looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Badass postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dio is on top in guard.
Dio wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dio throwing strikes from guard but Badass blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Badass holds on and takes a little breather.
Badass is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dio won't allow Badass to sweep him here.
Badass trying to keep a closed guard but Dio is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dio dominated that round.
That's time! Badass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dio tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Badass.
Badass shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dio.
Badass is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Ray Badass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dio stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dio tries to break the clinch but Badass is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dio is defending well.
Dio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dio wants the takedown. Badass is fighting it off but Dio persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Badass's guard against the cage.
Dio lands a couple of elbows.
Dio controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Badass is keeping the position for now.
Dio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dio being controlled here momentarily.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Badass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badass is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dio defends well.
Dio connects with a couple of short punches.
Badass keeping full guard, as Dio tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dio throws a big right hand that misses.
Dio throws a big right hand that misses.
Badass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dio working some strikes from top position.
Dio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Badass is keeping the position for now.
Dio is fighting to break Badass's control of his arms but Badass is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dio is stalling in the full guard.
Badass controls Dio momentarily but Dio frees himself.
Dio with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Badass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dio tries to clinch up but Badass circles away and keeps his distance.
Dio tries to clinch there but Badass circles away.
Dio tests Badass's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Badass closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Badass fails to land the takedown.
Badass swats away the attempt to clinch by Dio.
Badass takes a swing at Dio's ribcage but misses.
John Dio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dio has managed to clinch.
Dio manages to break the clinch.
Dio moves into the clinch successfully.
Badass has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dio is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Badass can't fight it off and eventually Dio manages to take the fight to the floor. Badass looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Badass looking to control.
Badass has momentary wrist control but Dio slips an elbow through the middle.
Badass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Badass has control of Dio's left arm, preventing Dio from doing any damage.
Dio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badass looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dio sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dio throws a one two combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Badass or perhaps it was just good defense by Dio, which made it look bad.
Badass dives in for a single leg takedown but Dio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Badass dodges the punch combination from Dio.
Badass attempts a counter takedown but Dio avoids it well and moves away.
Badass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dio.
Badass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badass doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Badass shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Ray Badass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass shoots in but Dio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Badass back to the cage. Dio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Badass needs to keep his hands up - Dio had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Badass shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dio! But no joy.
Badass with a hook.
Badass shoots in and drives through. Dio sprawls well.
Badass avoids a punch combination nicely.
Badass tries to counter with a takedown but Dio is quick to defend against it.
Dio lands a left and a right that send Badass crashing to the mat, dazed. Dio thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Badass is rocked!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Badass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dio has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Badass regains guard immediately.
Dio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dio loads up on a big left hand. Badass felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Dio looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Badass can't hide his disappointment, as Dio celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dio!
During a confident post fight interview, John Dio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd Packer (ranked 1413 p4p, 218 weight class) and Keijo Tapaus (ranked 1907 p4p, 280 weight class). Todd Packer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Packer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keijo Tapaus!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Packer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tapaus counters with a nice uppercut.
Tapaus lands a slapping body shot.
Tapaus lands a nice shot to the body.
Packer misses with a wild body shot.
Tapaus throws a hook to the side of Packer's head but Packer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Packer lands a front kick.
A punch lands to the side of Packer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Packer missing with a left hand there. Tapaus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Packer slips under a jab.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus.
Tapaus scores with a sloppy right hand. Packer should have avoided that one.
Tapaus swinging wildly here.
Tapaus avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tapaus looks to land a right hand but Packer moved out of range.
Tapaus moves away from the strike by Packer.
Packer slips under a jab from Tapaus.
Packer is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer tries to clinch up.
Tapaus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Packer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tapaus keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Packer. Tapaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tapaus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Packer has time to react.
Tapaus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Packer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tapaus.
Tapaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer.
Tapaus lands the left hand.
Packer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tapaus but Tapaus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Packer tries to clinch up.
Tapaus throws a looping overhand right but Packer ducks down to avoid it.
Packer slips a straight right by Tapaus.
Packer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Packer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Packer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tapaus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Packer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Packer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tapaus doesn't seem bothered though.
Packer slips a straight right by Tapaus.
Tapaus misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Tapaus catches Packer right on the button with a cross.
Keijo Tapaus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Packer's corner calls for a 1-2. Packer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tapaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer.
Tapaus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Packer in his tracks.
Packer loads up on a big right hand but Tapaus slips the punch.
Packer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Packer swings for the body but Tapaus moves out of range.
Packer scores with a head kick.
Tapaus throws out a powerful jab.
Packer with a nice cross.
Packer lands a jab to Tapaus's midsection.
Packer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tapaus in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Packer is looking to clinch.
Packer moves away from the strike by Tapaus.
Packer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tapaus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Packer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Packer closes the distance but Tapaus moves to the side
and Tapaus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Tapaus does no damage.
Packer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tapaus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Packer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Packer is defended easily by Tapaus.
Tapaus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Packer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Packer misses with a double jab.
Tapaus thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 swing and a miss from Packer.
A little jabbing left from Tapaus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tapaus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Packer.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
Packer misses with a body kick.
Tapaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer.
Packer is looking to clinch but Tapaus is avoiding it.
A head kick by Packer misses
and Tapaus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Packer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tapaus.
Tapaus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tapaus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tapaus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer staying out of range there.
Tapaus throws a body shot but no joy.
Packer is looking to land body kicks.
Packer defending well as Tapaus loads up on a big left hand.
Packer defending well as Tapaus loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Tapaus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tapaus takes a swing at Packer's ribcage but misses.
Packer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Packer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Packer shoots in looking for a takedown. Tapaus tries to sprawl out of it but Packer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tapaus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Packer throws the kick towards the body but Tapaus avoids it.
Packer throws a low kick but Tapaus avoids it.
Tapaus misses with a right hand
and Packer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tapaus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Packer. Packer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tapaus misses with an uppercut
and Packer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tapaus misses with a double jab.
Tapaus lands with a straight right. Packer didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapaus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tapaus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Packer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tapaus misses with a hook. Packer ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tapaus misses with a looping right.
Todd Packer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tapaus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Packer 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.
Tapaus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Packer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Packer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tapaus connects with a crisp jab.
Tapaus throws the left hand but Packer avoids the punch easily.
Packer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tapaus circles away.
Packer tries to clinch but Tapaus is having none of it.
Packer wants to clinch.
Tapaus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Packer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tapaus throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Packer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tapaus backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheers as Tapaus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Packer doesn't seem phased though.
Packer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tapaus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Packer with a body shot.
Packer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tapaus.
The fighters circling - Tapaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Packer throws a front kick that sends Tapaus stumbling back into the cage.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
Packer throws a nice looking combination but Tapaus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Packer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tapaus.
Tapaus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tapaus throws a lazy uppercut
and Packer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Packer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tapaus.
Tapaus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Packer counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Tapaus misses.
Packer tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packer moves out of range of the strikes.
Tapaus throws out a loose jab but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tapaus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Packer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Packer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Packer throws a wild body kick that Tapaus sees coming a mile off.
Packer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tapaus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Packer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tapaus cracks Packer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Packer slips a straight right by Tapaus.
Packer moves out of range of the strikes.
Tapaus looks to land a combination but Packer avoids it well.
Tapaus misses with a wild combination.
Nice cross by Tapaus.
Tapaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Packer.
Packer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Packer scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer lands a front kick.
Tapaus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Packer.
Packer throws the kick towards the body but Tapaus avoids it.
Tapaus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Packer slips under a jab.
Packer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Tapaus finds it's way through Packer's defenses.
Tapaus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tapaus throws a jab when Packer was well out of range.
Tapaus throws a jab when Packer was well out of range.
Tapaus swings for the body but Packer moves out of range.
Tapaus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Packer at a distance.
Tapaus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Tapaus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Packer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tapaus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Tapaus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Packer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tapaus.
Packer throws a sloppy head kick and Tapaus moves out of range easily.
Packer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keijo Tapaus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Packer.
Packer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tapaus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tapaus thuds a left hand into Packer's body.
Packer lands an overhand right.
Packer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Packer backs off Tapaus throws a huge counter combo but Packer manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tapaus avoids it really well and circles away.
Tapaus moves out of range of the body kick from Packer.
Packer pushes Tapaus up against the cage in a clinch.
Packer lands an elbow that stopped Tapaus in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Packer has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tapaus dodges an elbow strike from Packer.
Tapaus lands a nice uppercut.
Packer misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Packer as the two fighters clinch.
Tapaus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tapaus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Packer. Packer obviously looking to wear him down.
Packer is looking to clinch but Tapaus is avoiding it.
Tapaus connects with a jab.
Packer scores with a jab.
Tapaus throws an overhand right that lands on Packer's shoulder, as Packer tries to avoid the shot.
Tapaus looks to land a left hand but Packer moved out of range nicely.
Tapaus throws a lazy right hand but Packer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Packer tries to counter with a takedown but Tapaus is quick to defend against it.
Packer connects with a crisp jab.
Packer looks to throw the jab but Tapaus is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tapaus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tapaus loads up on a big right hand but Packer slips the punch.
Packer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tapaus. Packer does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus scores with a body shot.
Tapaus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Packer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tapaus cracks a nice hook into Packer's ribs.
Tapaus avoids the head kick by Packer.
Tapaus misses with a straight left.
Packer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Packer moves in looking to clinch but Tapaus pushes him off.
Tapaus tries to bum rush Packer with a series of wild strikes but Packer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Packer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Packer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Packer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Packer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tapaus.
Packer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tapaus.
Packer looks to land a combination. Tapaus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tapaus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Packer counters with a series of strikes. Tapaus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tapaus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Tapaus misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Tapaus misses.
Tapaus throws a shot from downtown. Packer moves away and avoids it.
Packer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
Packer scores with a head kick. Tapaus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Packer is looking to land body kicks.
Tapaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Packer moves away.
Tapaus looks to land a right hand but Packer moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tapaus.
Tapaus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus.
As Tapaus backs away, Packer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tapaus misses with a straight right.
Packer thinks about countering with a body kick.
Packer throws a leg kick but Tapaus checks it.
Packer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tapaus misses with a combination
and Packer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus misses with a hook.
Tapaus looks to land a right hand but Packer moved out of range.
Packer slips under a jab.
Packer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tapaus loads up on a big right hand but Packer slips the punch.
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 head kick misses from Packer.
Packer scores with a kick to the body.
Tapaus avoids a kick to the body.
Tapaus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Tapaus finds it's way through Packer's defenses.
Tapaus throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range.
Packer slips under a jab.
As Tapaus backs away, Packer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Packer misses with a straight right.
Packer throws a jab but it's blocked by Tapaus.
Tapaus throws a hook but Packer avoids it easily.
Todd Packer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keijo Tapaus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Packer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keijo Tapaus.
I've got Tapaus 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Tapaus!
Keijo Tapaus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dr A Hedgeh (ranked 605 p4p, 95 weight class) and PutinYa OnYerKiester (ranked 1196 p4p, 187 weight class). Hedgeh comes to the cage accompanied by Dr Who?. OnYerKiester is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lite em up. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dr A Hedgeh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, PutinYa OnYerKiester!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OnYerKiester swings for the body but Hedgeh moves out of range.
OnYerKiester throws a big shot that misses.
Hedgeh fails with the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for OnYerKiester. That snapped Hedgeh's head back.
It looks like Dr A Hedgeh has been cut.
Hedgeh shoots in but OnYerKiester avoids the takedown attempt easily.
OnYerKiester connects with a looping right hand.
Hedgeh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OnYerKiester.
Hedgeh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OnYerKiester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedgeh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OnYerKiester throws out the jab.
Dr A Hedgeh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from OnYerKiester. No joy for Hedgeh on that attempt.
OnYerKiester looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dr A Hedgeh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hedgeh instigates a clinch.
Hedgeh misses with a punch on the inside.
OnYerKiester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OnYerKiester misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OnYerKiester swings wildly with an uppercut but Hedgeh uses good head movement to avoid it.
OnYerKiester misses with some punches.
Hedgeh pushes OnYerKiester back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from OnYerKiester.
Hedgeh pulls guard.
OnYerKiester pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hedgeh is keeping the position for now.
OnYerKiester is looking to stand up but Hedgeh won't let him.
Hedgeh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OnYerKiester manages to get himself to full guard.
OnYerKiester 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.
OnYerKiester controlling Hedgeh's posture.
Hedgeh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of OnYerKiester's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hedgeh is controlling him.
Hedgeh throwing strikes but missing.
Hedgeh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hedgeh throwing strikes from guard but OnYerKiester blocks nicely.
Hedgeh 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.
OnYerKiester wants to stand and escape but Hedgeh is having none of it.
OnYerKiester avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hedgeh won't allow OnYerKiester to sweep him here.
OnYerKiester has momentary wrist control but Hedgeh slips an elbow through the middle.
Hedgeh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
OnYerKiester pulls Hedgeh in close to prevent any damage.
Hedgeh postures up in OnYerKiester's guard and throws a big left but OnYerKiester blocks 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!
Hedgeh lands a couple of digs.
Hedgeh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
OnYerKiester is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester 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 Hedgeh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hedgeh won't allow OnYerKiester to get back to his feet.
OnYerKiester controls Hedgeh momentarily but Hedgeh frees himself.
OnYerKiester pulls Hedgeh in close to prevent any damage.
OnYerKiester trying to keep a closed guard but Hedgeh is proving a slippery customer.
OnYerKiester is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
OnYerKiester misses with a hook from the clinch.
OnYerKiester scores with a shoulder strike.
OnYerKiester lands a right hand.
Hedgeh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hedgeh throws a punch but it's blocked by OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedgeh is trying to trip OnYerKiester. He has hold of a leg but OnYerKiester is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hedgeh persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hedgeh connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedgeh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hedgeh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of OnYerKiester's head.
OnYerKiester looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hedgeh is one step ahead there.
Hedgeh throwing strikes but missing.
OnYerKiester working a defensive guard here.
Hedgeh chips away with some ground and pound.
Hedgeh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OnYerKiester is on top in guard.
OnYerKiester pushes down on Hedgeh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
OnYerKiester wants to free his trapped foot but Hedgeh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hedgeh tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but PutinYa OnYerKiester will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dr A Hedgeh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hedgeh tries to clinch up.
Hedgeh closes the distance and clinches up with OnYerKiester, looking for a takedown. Hedgeh pushes OnYerKiester against the cage but OnYerKiester circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - OnYerKiester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dr A Hedgeh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hedgeh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says OnYerKiester as he avoids it easily.
A jab from OnYerKiester misses.
Hedgeh misses with a takedown attempt
enabling OnYerKiester to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dr A Hedgeh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OnYerKiester tries to bum rush Hedgeh with a series of wild strikes but Hedgeh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OnYerKiester has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Hedgeh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as OnYerKiester sprawls well. OnYerKiester wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hedgeh gets slowly back to his feet.
Hedgeh sets himself, and OnYerKiester steps forward looking for the clinch! Hedgeh avoids it this time.
Hedgeh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and OnYerKiester counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OnYerKiester lands a nice uppercut.
OnYerKiester lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from OnYerKiester.
Hedgeh misses with the head strike.
Hedgeh tries to pull guard but OnYerKiester won't allow it.
OnYerKiester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OnYerKiester working some nice short punches in the clinch.
OnYerKiester lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hedgeh trying to stall but OnYerKiester improves his position.
OnYerKiester misses with some punches.
PutinYa OnYerKiester seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
OnYerKiester makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hedgeh has a couple of punches blocked by OnYerKiester.
A head punch on the inside from OnYerKiester fails to land.
OnYerKiester misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from OnYerKiester as the two fighters clinch.
OnYerKiester working some nice short punches in the clinch.
OnYerKiester lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hedgeh blocking some punches.
OnYerKiester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
OnYerKiester pushes Hedgeh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
OnYerKiester misses with a body punch.
Hedgeh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OnYerKiester scores with a hook 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!
OnYerKiester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hedgeh is trying to pull guard but OnYerKiester has him pressed against the cage.
OnYerKiester throws a punch but it's blocked by Hedgeh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester lands a shoulder strike.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for OnYerKiester. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hedgeh goes for a takedown in the clinch but OnYerKiester prevents it.
Hedgeh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hedgeh drops down looking for an ankle pick but OnYerKiester pulls his leg out and moves away.
OnYerKiester misses with a straight right.
Hedgeh throwing a counter right hand but OnYerKiester manages to avoid it.
OnYerKiester connects with a right that clearly hurt Hedgeh. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as OnYerKiester proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Hedgeh collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). PutinYa OnYerKiester!
PutinYa OnYerKiester gave a mention to Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lauro Turturro (ranked 804 p4p, 131 weight class) and Pat Yaj (ranked 1807 p4p, 271 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Pat Yaj 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
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lauro Turturro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pat Yaj!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yaj scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick there by Yaj.
Yaj misses with a looping left.
Turturro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yaj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turturro doesn't seem bothered though.
Yaj throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turturro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yaj stalks Turturro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Turturro's face. Turturro staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Lauro Turturro has been cut.
Turturro 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yaj. That's going to slow Turturro down.
Yaj dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turturro. That did some damage!
Turturro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj works Turturro's body with a nice hook.
Yaj connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turturro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yaj throws out the jab.
Yaj with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yaj - that will leave a mark!
Yaj throws a wild body kick that Turturro sees coming a mile off.
Yaj connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yaj throws a combination that misses
and Turturro counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj is looking for a sweep.
Turturro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Turturro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yaj rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Turturro's guard! Nice work there by Yaj!
I've been told that Yaj has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Yaj defends easily.
Yaj wants to get up but he can't break Turturro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yaj stands and steps away. Turturro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Yaj connects with the punch.
Yaj turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yaj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turturro feinted with a counter takedown.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Turturro attempts a counter takedown but Yaj avoids it well and moves away.
Yaj chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yaj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turturro at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj digs a good body shot into Turturro's ribs.
Yaj scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yaj scores with a sloppy right hand. Turturro should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Yaj. Beautiful body shot.
Yaj throws a lazy head kick
and Turturro counters with a single leg into guard. Yaj didn't expect that.
Yaj seems keen to control Turturro's posture.
Turturro forces his way into half guard.
Turturro trying to control the action but Yaj is working from the bottom.
Turturro stops Yaj from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turturro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Turturro is stalling here. Yaj is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Turturro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Yaj has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Turturro is looking to reverse the position.
Yaj tries to stand but Turturro is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Yaj dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lauro Turturro's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Yaj looks to land a left hand but Turturro moved out of range nicely.
Turturro attempts a counter takedown but Yaj avoids it well and moves away.
Yaj misses with an uppercut
and Turturro counters with a shoot takedown. Yaj fights it but they end up in guard.
Yaj wants to sweep but no luck.
Turturro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yaj manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Turturro has Yaj in his guard.
Turturro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yaj tries to stand but Turturro is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro wants to control the position but Yaj says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Yaj seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Yaj tries to stand but can't do so whilst Turturro controls his leg.
Turturro is looking to get back to full guard here but Yaj has managed to pass to side control instead.
Turturro tries to buck Yaj off but Yaj is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yaj decides to stand back up. Yaj steps back and let's Turturro get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turturro slips a jab from Yaj.
Turturro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yaj throws a series of punches but Turturro moves out of range.
Turturro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yaj throws a combination that misses
and Turturro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Turturro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yaj does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turturro is looking for a kimura but Yaj is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turturro to get the leverage.
Yaj is trying to stand back up but Turturro is controlling him
Turturro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yaj knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yaj wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
Yaj manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yaj holds on and takes a little breather.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Yaj gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Turturro trying to control the position here.
Turturro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is working an open guard so Yaj takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Yaj cracks the inside of Turturro's front leg.
Yaj loads up on a big right hand but Turturro slips the punch.
Turturro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Turturro walks into a jab.
Pat Yaj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Yaj there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yaj throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yaj throws a leg kick which misses Turturro's front leg but catches the back leg as Turturro tries to avoid it.
Turturro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Yaj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lauro Turturro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Turturro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yaj uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turturro has time to react.
Pat Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Turturro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yaj throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turturro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Crunch! Yaj slams his shin into Turturro's torso.
Yaj lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj stuns Turturro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yaj lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yaj scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj thuds his shin into the meat of Turturro's side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yaj!
Yaj scores with a shot to the body.
Yaj lands with a shot to the body.
Yaj lands with a right hand.
Pat Yaj seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yaj feints and then cracks Turturro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turturro down.
Nice body punch from Yaj.
Yaj cracks Turturro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yaj connects with an inside leg kick.
Turturro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lauro Turturro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaj scores with a shot to the body.
Yaj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yaj lands a right hook to the body.
Turturro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yaj scores with a jab.
Yaj scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yaj throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turturro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yaj.
Turturro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yaj is looking to slow Turturro down with leg kicks.
Yaj has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj scoring well with a low kick there.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
Yaj swinging wildly here.
Turturro drops his hands momentarily and Yaj takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yaj dips to his left and cracks Turturro with an uppercut!
Yaj lands a head kick!
Pat Yaj is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turturro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaj pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turturro back to the cage. Yaj follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yaj lands a nice hook to Turturro's body. Turturro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Yaj.
Yaj bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Turturro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yaj.
Yaj throws a good cross that connects.
Yaj lands with a cross.
Yaj cracks Turturro with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Yaj comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yaj has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Yaj!
After winning the bout, Pat Yaj thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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