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OFC: Blood Night LX PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradford Forbes (ranked 2211 p4p, 308 weight class) and Alexander Henriksen (ranked 6156 p4p, 601 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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208 lbs
10 - 7 - 1 |
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26
223 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bradford Forbes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Henriksen!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henriksen throws a combination. Forbes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Bradford Forbes has been cut.
Henriksen scores with a hook.
Forbes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Henriksen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forbes feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been informed that Henriksen 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.
Henriksen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Forbes swats away the attempt to clinch by Henriksen.
Forbes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forbes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Forbes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Henriksen moves in looking to clinch but Forbes pushes him off.
Henriksen misses with a hook.
Henriksen moves out of range as Forbes strikes.
Henriksen misses the shot to the body.
Henriksen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Forbes, pushing him back against the cage.
Forbes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Forbes.
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!
Forbes misses with a body punch.
Forbes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Forbes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henriksen.
Henriksen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henriksen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henriksen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Forbes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henriksen looking for a takedown.
Bradford Forbes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Henriksen.
Henriksen blocks an uppercut.
Forbes pushes Henriksen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henriksen misses with a body punch.
Forbes jumps guard.
Forbes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henriksen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henriksen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Forbes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henriksen trying to control the position from guard on top but Forbes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henriksen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Forbes dives on top into guard.
Forbes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Forbes defends well.
Henriksen is trying to control the position but Forbes postures up.
Forbes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henriksen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henriksen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henriksen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Forbes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henriksen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Forbes has managed to get both his arms back between Henriksen's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Henriksen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Henriksen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Henriksen!
Forbes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Henriksen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henriksen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Forbes is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forbes working to try and regain half guard.
Forbes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen seems to be working for a kimura but Forbes defends the submission attempt.
Henriksen wants to free his trapped foot but Forbes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Forbes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henriksen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Forbes sees it coming and defends easily.
Henriksen is trying to work for a kimura but Forbes is defending well.
Forbes looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Henriksen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bradford Forbes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Forbes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Forbes lands a really nice looking cross but Henriksen seems unphased.
Forbes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henriksen.
Henriksen misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Forbes to counter with a crisp jab.
Forbes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henriksen doesn't seem bothered though.
Forbes jabs Henriksen right on the nose. Henriksen blinks but takes it well.
Henriksen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henriksen doesn't manage to clinch there - Forbes circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriksen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Henriksen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henriksen misses with a kick to the body.
Forbes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forbes throws out a loose jab but Henriksen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradford Forbes is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henriksen ducks under a wild hook from Forbes.
Forbes loads up on a big right hand but Henriksen slips the punch.
Henriksen cracks Forbes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Forbes dips to his left and cracks Henriksen with an uppercut!
Forbes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Henriksen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Forbes works Henriksen's body with a nice hook.
Henriksen connects with an inside leg kick.
Forbes shoots in and gets a takedown into Henriksen's guard.
Forbes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henriksen can do to turn this around?
Henriksen controls Forbes momentarily but Forbes frees himself.
Henriksen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Forbes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Forbes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Forbes wants to control from the top but Henriksen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Forbes uses it to pass to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Henriksen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Forbes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henriksen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henriksen is looking to reverse the position.
Forbes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Henriksen, who protects the arm well.
Bradford Forbes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Forbes tries to move to mount but Henriksen blocks the move with his legs.
Forbes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Henriksen wants to control but Forbes postures up.
Henriksen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Forbes tries for a kimura but Henriksen is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Forbes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Forbes tries for a kimura but Henriksen is defending well.
Forbes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Henriksen's legs.
Henriksen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Forbes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forbes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradford Forbes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bradford Forbes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Henriksen misses with a body shot.
Henriksen throws a shot from downtown. Forbes moves away and avoids it.
Henriksen misses with a hook
and Forbes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Henriksen!
Forbes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Forbes swings around for an armbar but Henriksen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Forbes's guard.
Henriksen wants to control from the top but Forbes keeps moving.
Forbes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henriksen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Forbes can't keep his opponent in guard - Henriksen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henriksen wants to work for an arm triangle but Forbes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Forbes moves into full guard.
Forbes keeping moving, preventing Henriksen from controlling successfully.
Henriksen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Forbes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henriksen, into his guard.
Henriksen can't keep his opponent in guard - Forbes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Forbes seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Henriksen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Forbes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henriksen is keeping the position for now.
Forbes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Forbes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Forbes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Henriksen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henriksen.
Forbes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Forbes wants to control from the top but Henriksen keeps moving.
Forbes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Forbes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Forbes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Forbes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henriksen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Forbes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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.
Henriksen keeping moving, preventing Forbes from controlling successfully.
Henriksen is looking for a triangle but Forbes pushes his legs off easily.
Forbes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Henriksen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Henriksen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Henriksen!
Henriksen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Forbes!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henriksen takes Forbes's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Forbes is in trouble.
Henriksen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Forbes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
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 Bradford Forbes.
Well Forbes 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bronko Strunz (ranked 1852 p4p, 226 weight class) and Andre Haack (ranked 1805 p4p, 221 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bronko Strunz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 3, fighting out of London, Andre Haack!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strunz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haack misses the jab.
Haack pushes Strunz up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Haack fails to land.
Haack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haack blocks a body shot from Strunz.
Haack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haack lands an uppercut.
Haack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strunz digs a right hand into Haack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haack's gas tank.
Haack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haack misses with a body punch.
Haack blocks an elbow strike from Strunz.
Haack working aggressively here.
Haack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strunz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strunz tries to move into range but Haack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strunz slips under a jab from Haack.
Haack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strunz. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haack tries to counter by closing the distance.
Haack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Haack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strunz swings for the body but Haack moves out of range.
Haack moves into range and clinches up with Strunz.
Haack scores with a hook to the body.
Strunz struggles to land a body shot inside as Haack controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Haack fails to land.
Haack lands a shot to the body.
Strunz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haack avoids it.
Strunz is trying to force a seperation but Haack has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Haack.
Strunz misses with a punch to the body.
Strunz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haack's elbow.
Haack lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Haack.
Strunz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haack backwards.
Haack tries a body shot but Strunz blocks it.
Haack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haack misses with a punch to the body.
Strunz misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haack throws a head punch that misses.
Haack prevents a body shot from Strunz.
Strunz breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strunz scores with a nice strike.
Strunz lands a really nice looking cross but Haack seems unphased.
Strunz misses the shot to the body.
Strunz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Haack thuds a left hand into Strunz's body.
Haack scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haack has closed the distance and engaged Strunz in a clinch.
Haack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strunz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haack swings wildly with an uppercut but Strunz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haack lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strunz misses with a punch to the body.
Haack struggles to land a body shot inside as Strunz controls his hands.
Haack tries to work over Strunz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strunz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haack swings wildly with an uppercut but Strunz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haack.
A head punch on the inside from Haack fails to land.
Strunz is trying to force a seperation but Haack has the dominant position.
Strunz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haack avoids it.
Strunz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haack struggles to land a body shot inside as Strunz controls his hands.
Haack misses with a body punch.
Strunz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haack tries a body shot but Strunz blocks it.
Haack lands a left hand.
Strunz scores with a shot to the side of Haack's head.
Strunz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haacks head.
Strunz throws a punch but it's blocked by Haack.
Strunz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Haack - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Strunz.
Haack takes one to the chin there.
Strunz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haack has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strunz finds it's way round the side to connect with Haack's head.
A left lands for Strunz.
Haack slips under a jab from Strunz.
Haack steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Strunz.
Haack moves out of range of the strikes.
Haack slips under a jab.
Haack darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Haack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strunz.
Haack lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Strunz throws a lazy right hand but Haack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strunz throws out the jab.
Haack has managed to clinch.
Haack throws a head punch that misses.
Strunz breaks from the clinch.
Strunz stuns Haack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strunz misses with a straight left.
Haack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strunz.
Strunz misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming.
Haack tries to close the distance and clinch but Strunz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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 Bronko Strunz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Strunz misses with a wild body shot.
Bronko Strunz is winning the standup battle so far.
Haack tries to clinch but Strunz moves away
and Strunz counters with a stiff right hand.
Haack tries to close the distance and clinch but Strunz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bronko Strunz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strunz.
Haack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strunz misses with a hook. Haack ducked under it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Haack as he connects with a hook.
Haack closes the distance and pushes Strunz back into the cage.
Strunz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haack backwards.
Strunz lands a nice uppercut.
Strunz tries to work over Haack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strunz lands a body punch.
Strunz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haack keeps control of Strunz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strunz tries to work over Haack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strunz lands a left hand.
Andre Haack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strunz misses with a knee strike.
Haack lands a right hand.
Haack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Haack.
Haack tries to work over Strunz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strunz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strunz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haack throws a head punch that misses.
Haack working aggressively here.
Haack misses with a body punch.
Strunz blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Strunz on the inside.
Strunz lands with a left to the head.
Haack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strunz can't find room to land a body shot as Haack controls the action.
Haack tries to throw a body punch but Strunz avoids it by throwing Haack back against the cage.
Strunz takes a shot 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!
Strunz lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strunz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Haack has him pressed against the cage.
Haack working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strunz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strunz.
Strunz tries a body shot but Haack blocks it.
Haack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strunz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strunz blocks an uppercut.
Haack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strunz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strunz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haack throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Strunz is trying to force a seperation but Haack has the dominant position.
Haack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haack can't find room to land a body shot as Strunz controls the action.
Strunz throws a punch but it's blocked by Haack.
Strunz tries to work over Haack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strunz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haack lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strunz cracks Haack with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haack.
A frustrated look appears on Strunz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strunz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haack tries to work over Strunz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haack misses with some punches.
Strunz blocks an uppercut.
Haack tries to work over Strunz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strunz wants to break free but Haack has control.
Haack misses with the head strike.
Haack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strunz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strunz misses with a wild body shot.
Haack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strunz. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strunz throws a hook but Haack avoids it easily.
Strunz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Haack looks to move away, Strunz throws a big counter combo but Haack just gets out of the way.
Strunz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Haack's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strunz lands with a right hand.
Strunz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strunz.
Haack walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strunz scores with a nice strike.
Strunz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Strunz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Strunz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Strunz swats away the attempt to clinch by Haack.
Good standup being displayed there by Strunz as he connects with a hook.
Strunz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strunz loads up on a big right hand but Haack slips the punch.
Haack takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strunz tries to bum rush Haack with a series of wild strikes but Haack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strunz misses with a straight left.
Haack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haack throws a jab when Strunz was well out of range.
Strunz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronko Strunz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Haack throws a poor cross that misses
and Strunz counters with a left to the body.
Haack staying out of range there.
Strunz misses with a hook. Haack ducked under it nicely.
Haack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strunz.
Haack tries to close the distance and clinch but Strunz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strunz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haack moves away from the strike by Strunz.
Haack wants to counter with a clinch but Strunz pushes him away.
A big right from Strunz misses.
Haack is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Haack moves away from the strike by Strunz.
Good shot there by Strunz.
Strunz slips under a jab from Haack.
Strunz throwing a counter right hand but Haack manages to avoid it.
Haack misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strunz cracks a nice hook into Haack's ribs.
Strunz lands a really nice looking cross but Haack seems unphased.
Haack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strunz.
Haack moves out of range as Strunz strikes.
Haack looks to land a right hand but Strunz moved out of range.
Strunz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haack can do to turn this around?
Strunz misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haack misses with a looping left.
Haack is looking to clinch but Strunz is avoiding it.
Strunz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haack closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Haack on the inside.
Strunz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strunz backwards.
Strunz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haack.
Strunz misses with a body punch.
Strunz is leaning against Haack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Haack.
Haack lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Strunz.
A short right from Haack.
Strunz lands a shoulder strike.
Haack lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strunz lands a nice uppercut.
Haack lands with a short shot to the head.
Andre Haack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haack throws a punch but it's blocked by Strunz.
Haack lands with a light punch inside.
Strunz struggles to land a body shot inside as Haack controls his hands.
Strunz swings wildly with an uppercut but Haack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strunz misses with a punch on the inside.
Strunz lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Haack.
Strunz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Strunz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strunz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haack can't find room to land a body shot as Strunz controls the action.
Haack lands a left hand.
Haack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haack misses with a body punch.
Strunz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strunz lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haack throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strunz misses with the head strike.
Strunz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strunz misses with a punch to the body.
Strunz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Haack.
Strunz swings wildly with an uppercut but Haack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strunz wants to get back to striking at distance but Haack won't allow it.
Strunz tries to throw a body punch but Haack avoids it by throwing Strunz back against the cage.
Strunz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haack or not.
Strunz struggles to land a body shot inside as Haack controls his hands.
Haack lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strunz takes a shot to the head.
Strunz throws a head punch that misses.
Strunz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strunz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Haack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strunz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strunz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Haack's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strunz throws a jab when Haack was well out of range.
Haack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strunz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strunz throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
Strunz misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Strunz.
Haack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strunz moves away.
Strunz throws a hook to the side of Haack's head but Haack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haack wants to counter the offense by Strunz and move into the clinch position.
Strunz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haack misses with a looping left.
It looked like Strunz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haack.
Haack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strunz.
Haack slips under a jab.
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 Bronko Strunz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strunz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronko Strunz!
A relieved looking Bronko Strunz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Stefanovic (ranked 1695 p4p, 225 weight class) and Bob Vendarra (ranked 2033 p4p, 263 weight class). Vendarra has chosen Metallica - Of Wolf And Man as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bob Vendarra was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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25
192 lbs
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28
189 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Stefanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Vendarra!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vendarra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stefanovic is looking to slow Vendarra down with leg kicks.
Stefanovic swings for the body but Vendarra moves out of range.
Stefanovic thuds his right hand into Vendarra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vendarra looks to land a left hand but Stefanovic moved out of range nicely.
Stefanovic misses with a right hand
and Vendarra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stefanovic scores with the left hand. Vendarra knows he should have avoided that one.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Vendarra moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stefanovic looks to throw the jab but Vendarra is out of range.
Vendarra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body kick there by Stefanovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendarra connects with a body shot that sends Stefanovic's belly button to the back.
A punch lands to the side of Stefanovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stefanovic connects with a looping right hand.
Vendarra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stefanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vendarra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stefanovic.
Vendarra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stefanovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vendarra connects with a leg kick. Stefanovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vendarra throws a hook to the side of Stefanovic's head but Stefanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stefanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vendarra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vendarra's hands.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stefanovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vendarra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stefanovic. Stefanovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Stefanovic misses the body punch
and Vendarra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stefanovic thinking.
Stefanovic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vendarra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stefanovic thinking.
Stefanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vendarra blocks a jab.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Vendarra is having none of it.
Stefanovic tries to land a leg kick but Vendarra saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Vendarra moves out of range.
Vendarra avoids the head kick by Stefanovic.
Vendarra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vendarra cracks a nice hook into Stefanovic's ribs.
Stefanovic lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Vendarra. Beautiful body shot.
Vendarra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stefanovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vendarra counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stefanovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vendarra! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra scores with a jab to the head.
Stefanovic clinches with his opponent.
Stefanovic has Vendarra pressed against the cage, preventing Vendarra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vendarra tries to circle away but Stefanovic has him pinned against the cage.
Vendarra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vendarra manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Stefanovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vendarra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vendarra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Vendarra is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob Vendarra will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vendarra throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vendarra scores with a jab to the head.
A low kick from Stefanovic is predictable there
and Vendarra counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vendarra. Stefanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stefanovic wants to clinch
and Vendarra counters with a one-two to the body.
Stefanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vendarra manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra moves out of range of the strikes.
Stefanovic misses with a head kick.
Vendarra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stefanovic doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Stefanovic misses.
Stefanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Stefanovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alex Stefanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vendarra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Vendarra misses its intended target.
Vendarra lands with a right hand.
Vendarra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Vendarra misses.
Vendarra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vendarra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stefanovic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A frustrated look appears on Vendarra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
Vendarra can't break the clinch.
A short left from Stefanovic.
Vendarra has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic tries to clinch up
and Stefanovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stefanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Vendarra.
As Vendarra tries to get set, Stefanovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Vendarra manages to avoid the attempt.
Stefanovic misses with a left hand
and Vendarra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stefanovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vendarra.
A nice side step and Vendarra releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vendarra connects with a body shot that sends Stefanovic's belly button to the back.
Stefanovic looks for the body kick but Vendarra saw that one coming.
Vendarra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vendarra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stefanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vendarra throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stefanovic swinging wildly here.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Vendarra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vendarra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stefanovic. Stefanovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Vendarra slips under a jab from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stefanovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vendarra, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bob Vendarra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Good work by Stefanovic as he checks the leg kick.
Stefanovic 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.
Stefanovic checks a low kick from Vendarra.
Stefanovic misses with a low kick.
Vendarra jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Vendarra.
Vendarra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stefanovic throws out the jab.
Vendarra is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stefanovic wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendarra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic is looking to counter the offense by Vendarra and move into the clinch.
Stefanovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Stefanovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vendarra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stefanovic misses the body punch
and Vendarra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stefanovic misses with the body kick
and Vendarra counters with a straight right hand.
Stefanovic throws a lazy right hand but Vendarra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vendarra flicks out a counter leg kick but Stefanovic steps away.
Vendarra with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alex Stefanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra swats away the attempt to clinch by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vendarra has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vendarra.
Stefanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vendarra.
Stefanovic throws a right hand that misses
and Vendarra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vendarra is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vendarra sends Stefanovic crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Vendarra is motioning to the referee to let Stefanovic up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Stefanovic is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Stefanovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab lands there for Vendarra.
Stefanovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vendarra steps in with a hook that catches Stefanovic right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Vendarra follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Stefanovic looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Vendarra!
A victorious Bob Vendarra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Marfaker (ranked 1026 p4p, 163 weight class) and Neil Gilas (ranked 1196 p4p, 193 weight class). Gilas has chosen Remember The Name - Fort Minor as his entrance music. 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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35
220 lbs
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213 lbs
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World class boxer
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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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Marfaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Neil Gilas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marfaker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gilas can pounce on him.
Gilas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marfaker throws a leg kick but Gilas moved away.
Gilas 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.
Marfaker lands a jab to Gilas's midsection.
Marfaker throws a body kick that misses.
Marfaker stuffs the takedown attempt from Gilas. Gilas gets slowly back to his feet.
Marfaker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gilas misses with a looping right.
Gilas lands a leg kick that knocks Marfaker off balance momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marfaker.
Gilas fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marfaker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gilas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marfaker moves out of range of the body kick from Gilas.
Marfaker lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marfaker connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Marfaker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gilas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marfaker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gilas connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gilas.
Gilas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marfaker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick by Marfaker misses
and Gilas counters with an outside leg kick.
Marfaker cracks a nice hook into Gilas's ribs.
Marfaker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gilas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marfaker.
Gilas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marfaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marfaker throws a sloppy head kick
and Gilas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marfaker's knee momentarily.
Marfaker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gilas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marfaker. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gilas avoids the body shot from Marfaker.
Marfaker lands a jab to the head.
Marfaker connects with a leg kick. Gilas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilas throws a body shot but no joy.
Gilas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marfaker misses with a body punch.
Gilas dodges an elbow strike from Marfaker.
Gilas tries a body shot but Marfaker blocks it.
Marfaker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marfaker misses with an elbow strike.
Gilas wants a takedown but no success here.
Juan Marfaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Gilas.
Marfaker misses with an elbow strike.
Gilas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marfaker is defending well.
Marfaker prevents a body shot from Gilas.
Gilas dodges an elbow strike from Marfaker.
Marfaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Gilas.
Marfaker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gilas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marfaker's elbow.
Gilas has Marfaker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marfaker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker misses with an elbow strike.
Gilas dodges an elbow strike from Marfaker.
A nice left hand lands by Marfaker.
Gilas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gilas blocking some punches.
Marfaker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gilas tries to work over Marfaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marfaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marfaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gilas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Marfaker.
Gilas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marfaker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marfaker lands a nice elbow.
Gilas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marfaker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gilas tries to stall but Marfaker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marfaker prevents it.
Gilas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marfaker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gilas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juan Marfaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gilas misses with a leg kick.
Marfaker throws the kick towards the body but Gilas avoids it.
Marfaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gilas thows a leg kick but Marfaker checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marfaker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marfaker throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gilas needs to keep his hands up - Marfaker had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gilas throws a solid leg kick but Marfaker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gilas.
Marfaker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gilas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gilas checks the leg kick.
Marfaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilas drops his hands momentarily and Marfaker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Marfaker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Marfaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gilas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marfaker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gilas counters with a left to the body.
Marfaker misses the jab.
Marfaker lands a slapping body shot.
Marfaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Gilas throws a body kick that misses.
Gilas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marfaker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gilas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gilas throws a body kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marfaker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilas avoids the body shot from Marfaker.
A solid body kick from Marfaker.
Gilas tries to move into range but Marfaker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marfaker checks a low kick from Gilas.
A telegraphed right hand from Gilas misses the target.
Juan Marfaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Marfaker connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilas thumps Marfaker with a low kick.
Juan Marfaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilas connects with a leg kick. Marfaker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marfaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marfaker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gilas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marfaker. That did some damage!
Decent striking displayed by Marfaker there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marfaker, right into the meat.
Marfaker lands with a cross.
Marfaker misses the shot to the body.
Gilas misses with a body kick.
Marfaker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gilas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marfaker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gilas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gilas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marfaker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gilas throws a low kick, looking for Marfaker's leg but Marfaker calmly moves out of range.
Marfaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilas is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marfaker is looking to wear down Gilas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker throws an overhand right that lands on Gilas's shoulder, as Gilas tries to avoid the shot.
Gilas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Marfaker tenderised Gilas's leg. Gilas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gilas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gilas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marfaker.
Marfaker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marfaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Gilas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marfaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Gilas.
Gilas flicks out a counter leg kick but Marfaker steps away.
Gilas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marfaker misses with a straight left.
Gilas moves out of range of the body kick from Marfaker.
Marfaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Gilas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gilas tries to move into range but Marfaker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marfaker. That's going to slow Gilas down.
Marfaker throws a head kick that misses.
Gilas tries to score with a low kick but Marfaker moves his leg out of the way.
Marfaker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilas throws out a powerful jab.
Marfaker throws a chopping leg kick but Gilas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marfaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gilas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marfaker scores with a decent looking hook.
Marfaker throws a combination. Gilas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gilas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marfaker's hands.
Gilas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gilas misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Marfaker misses its target.
Gilas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marfaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marfaker thinks about countering with a body kick.
Marfaker scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marfaker scores with a punch to the head.
Gilas misses with a leg kick
and Marfaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Gilas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marfaker. That did some damage!
Marfaker throws a leg kick but Gilas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marfaker throws a push kick but Gilas slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker scores with a body shot.
Gilas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marfaker's guard.
Gilas is fighting to break Marfaker's control of his arms but Marfaker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Marfaker keeping moving, preventing Gilas from controlling successfully.
Gilas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gilas is in close to Marfaker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gilas throws a strike but Marfaker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marfaker being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Marfaker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Marfaker misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gilas.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marfaker.
Marfaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gilas moves away.
Gilas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gilas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marfaker misses with a leg kick.
Gilas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marfaker moves away.
Marfaker sizes up Gilas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marfaker.
Gilas throws an off balance right hand
and Marfaker counters with a good, hard body kick but Gilas shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marfaker cracks Gilas with an open hand slap.
Marfaker misses the shot to the body.
Gilas tries to score with a low kick but Marfaker moves his leg out of the way.
Marfaker throws a head kick that Gilas semi-blocks.
Marfaker throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Marfaker.
Marfaker moves out of range of the body kick.
Gilas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Marfaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marfaker connects with a body shot that sends Gilas's belly button to the back.
Marfaker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gilas will feel that in the morning.
Gilas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marfaker as he avoids it easily.
Gilas throws a low kick but Marfaker moves out of range easily.
Gilas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gilas wants to slow Marfaker down by chopping away at his legs.
Marfaker checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab, jab by Marfaker - just one landing.
Gilas defending well as Marfaker loads up on a big left hand.
Gilas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marfaker. Marfaker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marfaker lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marfaker connects with a body shot that sends Gilas's belly button to the back.
Marfaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilas is just out of range.
Juan Marfaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marfaker lands with an uppercut that bounces Gilas off the cage and back into range.
Marfaker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marfaker thuds a left hand into Gilas's body.
Gilas throws a low kick but Marfaker avoids it.
Marfaker is looking to counter with head kicks.
Marfaker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gilas, right into the meat.
Marfaker scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Marfaker misses
and Gilas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marfaker checks a leg kick.
Marfaker throws a leg kick but Gilas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gilas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marfaker's sensitive parts.
Marfaker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gilas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marfaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Gilas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marfaker takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilas is looking to slow Marfaker down with leg kicks.
Gilas misses with an uppercut
and Marfaker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marfaker throws a leg kick which misses Gilas's front leg but catches the back leg as Gilas tries to avoid it.
Marfaker connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gilas.
Marfaker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gilas.
Marfaker lands a nice shot that snaps Gilas's head back.
Marfaker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marfaker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gilas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marfaker.
Marfaker tries to score with a low kick but Gilas moves his leg out of the way.
Gilas tries to counter with a clinch but Marfaker shakes him off and moves away.
Marfaker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donk. Marfaker catches Gilas right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilas misses with a low kick.
Marfaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker loads up on a big right hand but Gilas slips the punch.
Marfaker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marfaker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marfaker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gilas momentarily.
Marfaker misses with a shot to the body
and Marfaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gilas throws a hook to the side of Marfaker's head but Marfaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gilas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marfaker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marfaker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marfaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gilas.
Marfaker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gilas throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marfaker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marfaker's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Gilas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marfaker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A punch lands to the side of Gilas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Marfaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marfaker, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Marfaker!
Juan Marfaker managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FORCEE, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Baldwin (ranked 1869 p4p, 227 weight class) and Rascal Donkashane (ranked 3094 p4p, 345 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brandon Baldwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rascal Donkashane!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Baldwin both land. Nice combination.
Donkashane is looking to clinch but Baldwin is avoiding it.
Baldwin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Donkashane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Baldwin counters with a one-two to the body.
Baldwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Baldwin! Donkashane is out on his feet! Baldwin rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Donkashane is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Donkashane is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Baldwin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Brandon Baldwin made sure he mentioned Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Reilly (ranked 1478 p4p, 222 weight class) and Trent Punchy (ranked 1854 p4p, 270 weight class). Reilly kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Whispers - Rock Steady. Mike Reilly is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Punchy!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly throws a good cross that connects.
Reilly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Punchy misses with a hook
and Punchy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Punchy loads up on a big right hand but Reilly slips the punch.
Reilly avoids the body shot from Punchy.
Punchy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Punchy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Punchy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Punchy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Reilly to the ground. Punchy is now in Reilly's guard.
Punchy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Punchy stopping the sweep attempt from Reilly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly is working hard here to advance position.
Punchy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reilly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reilly is trying to keep Punchy in close.
Punchy trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly working for a triangle but Punchy defends it easily.
Reilly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reilly working a defensive guard here.
Reilly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Punchy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Punchy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reilly is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reilly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Punchy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Punchy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Punchy keeps moving.
Punchy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reilly trying to control but Punchy is working from the bottom.
Reilly pushing down on Punchy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly is controlling the pace.
Punchy actively working from the bottom here.
Reilly is trying to control the action in half guard but Punchy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reilly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Punchy has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Reilly. Oh but Punchy has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Reilly goes limp - he's gone! Punchy jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trent Punchy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Trent Punchy made sure he mentioned FORCEE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Barbados (ranked 1399 p4p, 149 weight class) and Raymond Donde (ranked 1904 p4p, 191 weight class). Barbados comes to the cage accompanied by What's It All For. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aldo Barbados!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Raymond Donde!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbados takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Donde lands a head kick. Barbados smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A lazy body kick from Donde
and Barbados counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Donde thinking.
Donde tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barbados sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Donde somewhat.
Barbados moves out of range of the body kick from Donde.
Donde lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barbados takes a step back to recover.
Donde throws a body kick that misses.
Barbados is looking for a counter combo.
Barbados goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbados avoids the head kick by Donde.
Donde looks for the body kick but Barbados saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donde has Barbados up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbados wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Donde prevents Barbados from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbados escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donde delivers a nice body kick.
Barbados stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barbados wants it to stay on the feet.
Donde is looking to slow Barbados down with leg kicks.
Donde moves out of range of the strikes.
Donde throws a body kick that misses.
Barbados swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbados misses with the combination.
Donde drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbados defends it well.
Donde tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbados manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donde throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Donde gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Donde misses with an elbow over the top.
Donde lands a damaging elbow.
Barbados breaks the clinch.
Donde misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbados keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donde has closed the distance and engaged Barbados in a clinch.
Donde throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbados is trying to break free.
Barbados is trying to push Donde away but Donde has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barbados can't break the clinch.
Donde is working for takedown but Barbados is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aldo Barbados has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde.
Donde tries to throw a body punch but Barbados avoids it by throwing Donde back against the cage.
Donde misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbados dodges an elbow strike from Donde.
Donde can't find room to land a body shot as Barbados controls the action.
Donde lands an elbow that stopped Barbados in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Donde just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barbados's brow.
Barbados is pressed up against the cage. Donde has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barbados down to the mat. Barbados avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oooooh!!! Barbados has knocked Donde down with a huge combo! Barbados steps away and waves a wobbly Donde back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Raymond Donde has been cut.
Donde showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbados.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbados leaves Donde with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barbados is looking to counter punch.
Donde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donde avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donde throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbados went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barbados throws a sloppy head kick and Donde moves out of range easily.
Donde moves into range and clinches up with Barbados.
Donde throws an elbow but it misses.
Barbados tries to break free but Donde pushes him back against the cage.
Barbados avoids a wild elbow strike from Donde.
Barbados blocks an elbow strike from Donde.
Donde misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Donde goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donde creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barbados is trying to force a seperation but Donde has the dominant position.
Barbados gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Donde.
Donde lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barbados breaks from the clinch.
Donde shoots in for a takedown but Barbados shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raymond Donde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbados misses with the combination.
Donde slips under a jab.
Donde tries to clinch but Barbados is having none of it.
Barbados throwing a counter right hand but Donde manages to avoid it.
Aldo Barbados is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbados throws a body punch but Donde moves out of range.
Donde dodges the punch combination from Barbados.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raymond Donde will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raymond Donde's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barbados ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donde moves away.
Donde fails with the takedown
and Barbados counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Barbados, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbados takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Donde.
Donde tries to land a body kick
and Barbados counters with a three punch combo that has Donde backing up. Donde nods at Barbados to acknowledge the strikes.
Barbados moves out of range as Donde throws a body kick.
Barbados is looking to counter punch.
Barbados fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donde lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbados will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbados tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donde is looking to chop away at Barbados's legs.
Donde rushes Barbados and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Donde throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Raymond Donde seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbados avoids a wild elbow strike from Donde.
Donde is working for takedown but Barbados is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barbados escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donde rushes Barbados and presses him up against the cage.
Barbados wants to get back to striking at distance but Donde won't allow it.
Barbados blocks the elbow strike.
Donde throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Donde looking for a takedown.
Aldo Barbados has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde.
Donde lands an elbow inside that Barbados shrugs off.
Donde wants to take the fight to the mat but Barbados manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barbados wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Donde creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barbados wants to break free but Donde has control.
Barbados gets underhooks to prevent Donde's takedown attempt.
Barbados is trying to break the clinch but Donde is controlling him.
Donde misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donde lands a nice elbow.
Barbados blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Donde throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Donde misses with a hook to the ribs.
Donde is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barbados gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barbados is trying to force a seperation but Donde has the dominant position.
Donde throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barbados avoids a wild elbow strike from Donde.
Donde prevents Barbados from breaking the clinch.
Barbados blocks an elbow strike.
Donde pushes off an throws an elbow but Barbados leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Donde just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barbados's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Donde just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barbados's brow.
Barbados prevents a body shot from Donde.
Barbados has had enough of the clinch but Donde keeps him there for the moment.
Barbados tries to break free but Donde pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbados can't break the clinch.
Donde misses with an elbow strike.
Barbados blocks an elbow strike.
Donde wants to take the fight to the mat but Barbados manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Donde struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbados controls his hands.
Barbados blocks an elbow strike.
Donde tries for a takedown but Barbados manages to get underhooks.
Donde pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Donde throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Donde prevents Barbados from breaking the clinch.
Donde throws an elbow but it misses.
Donde throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barbados looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Donde pushes off an throws an elbow but Barbados leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Donde wants a takedown but no success here.
Donde looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbados breaks the clinch.
Good work by Barbados as he checks the leg kick.
No joy there for Barbados, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donde shoots in looking for a takedown. Barbados tries to sprawl out of it but Donde keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barbados manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barbados appears to be looking for a big counter.
Donde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldo Barbados is winning the standup battle so far.
Donde misses with a body kick.
Donde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbados.
Donde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Donde finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Barbados.
Donde changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barbados walks forward, straight into a front kick from Donde.
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!
Barbados avoids the head kick by Donde.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Donde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raymond Donde's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Donde gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donde tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbados paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbados throws a series of punches but Donde avoids them all with ease.
A head kick by Donde misses
and Barbados counters with a left and a right that stings Donde.
Barbados misses with a head kick.
Donde closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barbados's guard.
Barbados wants to stand and escape but Donde is having none of it.
Donde stands and throws Barbados's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Donde tries for a kimura but Barbados is defending well.
Barbados stops Donde from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbados struggling a bit here.
Donde is trying to get an arm triangle but Barbados is defending well.
Barbados is looking to reverse the position.
Barbados prevents Donde from moving into mount.
Donde goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barbados rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Donde's guard! Nice work there by Barbados!
Barbados got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donde has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barbados has managed to get both his arms back between Donde's legs - danger averted.
Barbados won't allow Donde to sweep him here.
Barbados wants to pass the guard but Donde is keeping the position.
Barbados stays in close to Donde's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Barbados from controlling successfully.
Barbados is sitting in close to Donde's body. Donde has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Barbados is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Barbados is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Donde.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raymond Donde!
During a confident post fight interview, Raymond Donde thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Katu Partio (ranked 132 p4p, 15 weight class) and Brando Reigns (ranked 293 p4p, 36 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Partio might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sininen sunnuntai. Reigns is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tragedy. 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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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
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katu Partio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brando Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reigns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio misses with a body punch
and Reigns counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Partio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reigns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Partio throws a body punch but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reigns walks into a straight right hand from Partio.
Reigns avoids the body shot from Partio.
Reigns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reigns misses with a straight right.
Reigns with a jab.
Reigns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Partio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reigns throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio swings for the body but Reigns moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reigns has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Reigns tries for a takedown but Partio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Reigns does it's job there.
Partio throws a head kick but Reigns moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Partio misses with a straight left.
Partio throws a lazy uppercut
and Reigns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Partio misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reigns goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Partio throws a push kick but Reigns slaps the foot to one side.
Reigns ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Reigns throws a lazy right hand but Partio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Partio misses with a body kick.
Reigns is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice body punch from Reigns.
Reigns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Partio doesn't seem bothered though.
Partio scoring well with a low kick there.
Partio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reigns 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.
Partio throws a chopping leg kick but Reigns manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reigns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reigns moves away.
Partio misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Reigns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reigns tries to land a leg kick but Partio saw it coming and moves away.
Partio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Reigns finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns scores with a takedown into Partio's guard.
Reigns advances to half guard.
Partio looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio is staying active underneath Reigns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Partio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reigns is stalling in the full guard.
Reigns trying to control but Partio is working from the bottom.
Partio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Partio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Partio is working hard here to advance position.
Reigns stays in close to Partio's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio working for a triangle but Reigns defends it easily.
Reigns wants to control from the top but Partio keeps moving.
Reigns slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Reigns passes into half guard.
Partio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reigns pulls his head out easily.
Partio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reigns is trying to control the action in half guard but Partio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reigns seems to be working for a kimura but Partio defends the submission attempt.
Partio looking for submissions off his back.
Reigns is pressing down on Partio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Partio is holding on for now.
Reigns is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reigns avoids the body shot from Partio.
Reigns sizes up Partio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reigns moves out of range of the strikes.
Partio throws a hook but Reigns avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Reigns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Partio throws the kick towards the body but Reigns avoids it.
Partio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reigns is out of range.
Partio tries to work over Reigns's front leg with a kick but Reigns checks it.
A slow jab from Partio misses its intended target.
Partio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reigns. Reigns obviously looking to wear him down.
Partio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reigns.
Reigns throws a shot from downtown. Partio moves away and avoids it.
Reigns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Partio counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Partio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reigns's calf.
A big right from Reigns misses.
Reigns takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reigns tries to move into range but Partio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reigns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Katu Partio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns throws a shot from downtown. Partio moves away and avoids it.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Reigns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reigns jabs at Partio's body.
Partio is looking to land body kicks.
Partio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reigns.
Reigns tried to score with a low kick but Partio checks it.
Reigns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reigns lands a lovely overhand right.
Partio blocks a jab.
Partio feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reigns scores with a jab to the head.
Partio misses with a kick to the body.
Partio throws a push kick but Reigns slaps the foot to one side.
Partio checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Partio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reigns checks a leg kick.
Reigns cracks Partio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reigns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reigns works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns wants to slow Partio down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns misses with a looping left.
Reigns defending well as Partio loads up on a big left hand.
Reigns ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Reigns darts in and clinches Partio up against the cage.
Partio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reigns looking to throw knees to the head but Partio is blocking nicely.
Partio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reigns lands a nice uppercut.
Partio swings wildly with an uppercut but Reigns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reigns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Partio takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reigns.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Partio misses with some punches.
Reigns lands with a light punch inside.
Reigns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Partio's elbow.
Reigns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Partio's elbow.
Partio struggles to land a body shot inside as Reigns controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Partio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Partio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brando Reigns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reigns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Reigns misses with an uppercut. Partio saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Partio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reigns clobbers Partio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reigns.
Reigns misses with a low kick.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reigns.
Reigns throws a lazy body kick
and Partio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reigns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Partio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice shot by Reigns.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reigns lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Partio slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Partio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reigns swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reigns thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Partio if he has to take too many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target.
Reigns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reigns takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Partio blocks the body kick.
Reigns blocks the body kick.
Partio lands a jab to the nose.
Reigns throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Partio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reigns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Partio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio throws a front kick that sends Reigns stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Partio.
Reigns misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brando Reigns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Partio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Partio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns thumps Partio with a low kick.
Partio connects with a crisp jab.
Reigns connects with a solid leg kick.
Partio misses with a body kick.
Reigns throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Partio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Partio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reigns.
Reigns moves out of range of the body kick.
Partio walks into a jab.
Reigns looks to throw the jab but Partio is out of range.
As Reigns backs away, Partio returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio throws a leg kick
and Reigns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Partio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Partio trying to hold on to Reigns's head to control him but Reigns postures up.
Reigns prevents Partio from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns seems to be looking for submissions.
Partio is looking to control Reigns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Partio avoid being mounted?
Partio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reigns passes to side control.
Partio tries to bench press Reigns off him but Reigns keeps the position.
Reigns works to advance to full mount. Partio defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Reigns wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Partio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Katu Partio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns prevents Partio from getting the reversal.
Reigns wants to control the pace but Partio is squirming around nicely.
Reigns is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Partio has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Partio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reigns is trying to take his opponent's back.
Partio is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio gets back to half guard.
Reigns not doing much here.
Reigns wants to free his trapped foot but Partio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reigns uses his free foot to push down on Partio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Partio.
Reigns forces the positional change into back control.
Partio is really stuck here.
Partio fending off the submission attempt from Reigns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Partio tries to escape the position.
Reigns trying to control.
Reigns is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Partio is defending well though. Reigns let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reigns missing with punches from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brando Reigns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reigns 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brando Reigns!
A relieved looking Brando Reigns thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Campbell (ranked 410 p4p, 54 weight class) and Alexander Usikov (ranked 506 p4p, 67 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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197 lbs
23 - 8 - 3 |
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35
195 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephen Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Usikov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell moves out of range of the body kick from Usikov.
Campbell misses with a wild combination.
Usikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Usikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Campbell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Campbell looks to throw a body kick
and Usikov counters with a low kick, right behind Campbell 's knee.
Campbell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Campbell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Usikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Campbell should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Usikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Usikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stephen Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Campbell misses with an uppercut. Usikov saw that one coming.
Campbell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Usikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Campbell throws a hook but Usikov blocks it.
Usikov avoids the body shot from Campbell.
A nice combination there by Usikov.
Campbell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Usikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Usikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Usikov slips under a jab.
Campbell fails with the takedown
and Usikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Campbell misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Usikov. That's going to slow Campbell down.
A swing and a miss from Usikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Usikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell lands with an overhand left.
Campbell jabs at Usikov's body.
Usikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Campbell.
Usikov wants to counter the offense by Campbell and move into the clinch position.
Usikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Usikov throws a jab when Campbell was well out of range.
Usikov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Usikov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campbell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice uppercut there from Campbell.
Usikov misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Usikov as he connects with a hook.
Usikov lands an overhand right.
Campbell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Campbell takes a swing at Usikov's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Usikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Usikov leaves Campbell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Usikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Campbell lands with an uppercut that bounces Usikov off the cage and back into range.
Campbell throws a poor cross that misses
and Usikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Usikov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Campbell had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Usikov jabs at Campbell's body.
Usikov misses with a head kick.
Campbell misses with a hook to the body
and Usikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Usikov slips under a jab from Campbell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell shoots in and drives through. Usikov sprawls well.
Usikov blocks the body kick.
Campbell blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Usikov lands a head shot.
Campbell misses with a lunging right hand
and Usikov counters with a good low kick that Campbell was not able to check.
Usikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Campbell is out of range and Usikov settles back down.
Campbell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick by Campbell misses
and Usikov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Usikov slips a straight right by Campbell.
Usikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Usikov scores with a jab.
Campbell thuds a left hand into Usikov's body.
Campbell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Usikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Usikov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Usikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Usikov stuns Campbell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Usikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Campbell.
Campbell misses with a wild combination.
Usikov blocks a leg kick.
Campbell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Usikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Campbell might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Usikov lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Campbell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Campbell throws out a loose jab but Usikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Usikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Usikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Campbell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usikov throws a lazy right hand but Campbell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Usikov lands.
Campbell avoids the body shot from Usikov.
Alexander Usikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Usikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Campbell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Usikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Usikov blocks a jab.
Usikov swings for the body but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Usikov manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Usikov misses the target.
Usikov throws a series of punches but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Usikov was covering up waiting for the punch and Campbell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Usikov is wriggling around but Campbell manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usikov is not content to let Campbell control the position.
Usikov is looking to control Campbell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Usikov avoid being mounted?
Usikov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Usikov wants to control but Campbell is keeping busy.
We've been hearing that Campbell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Usikov defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Campbell.
Usikov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Campbell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Campbell is controlling the pace.
Campbell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Usikov wants to get back to his feet.
Campbell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Campbell 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.
Campbell prevents Usikov from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usikov is still trying to improve position.
Campbell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Campbell.
Campbell looks to land a strike but Usikov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Campbell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Usikov is trying to keep Campbell in close.
Campbell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Usikov keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
Campbell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Stephen Campbell will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice shot lands for Campbell.
Campbell 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.
Usikov leaves Campbell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Campbell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Campbell thows a leg kick but Usikov checks it
and Usikov counters with a nice body kick.
Campbell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Usikov cracks Campbell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Campbell misses with a left hand
and Usikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Campbell blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Campbell misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usikov moves out of range as Campbell strikes.
Usikov misses with a two punch combination.
Campbell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Usikov under the eye.
Usikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Usikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Campbell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Campbell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Usikov moves away.
Usikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campbell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Campbell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Campbell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Campbell misses with a looping right.
Usikov ducks under a wild hook from Campbell.
Campbell scores with a jab to the head.
Alexander Usikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throws a leg kick but Usikov moved away.
Campbell sets himself, and Usikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Campbell avoids it this time.
Campbell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Usikov swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Campbell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Campbell tried to score with a low kick but Usikov checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Campbell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Usikov misses with an uppercut. Campbell saw that one coming.
Campbell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Usikov moves away.
Usikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Usikov takes one to the side of the head.
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Usikov is just out of range.
Campbell connects with the punch.
Campbell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Campbell misses the target.
Usikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Campbell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Usikov manages to avoid it.
Usikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Campbell looks for the body kick but Usikov saw that one coming.
Usikov misses with a hook.
Usikov throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease.
Usikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Campbell.
A head kick misses from Usikov.
Usikov avoids the body shot from Campbell.
Campbell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Usikov throws out a counter right but Campbell avoids it with no problem.
Usikov walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell thuds his right hand into Usikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Campbell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Usikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Usikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Usikov lands.
Usikov tries to clinch but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Campbell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Campbell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Usikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Usikov misses with a left hand
and Campbell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Campbell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Usikov can pounce on him.
Campbell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Usikov misses with a looping left.
Usikov moves out of range as Campbell throws a body kick.
Campbell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Usikov defends it nicely.
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 Stephen Campbell.
I think Campbell 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Stephen Campbell!
After the fight, Stephen Campbell was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Turner (ranked 142 p4p, 22 weight class) and Piranha Chonan (ranked 606 p4p, 81 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ben Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Piranha Chonan!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Turner.
Good shot there by Turner.
Chonan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chonan drives through and clinches with Turner against the cage.
Chonan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A hook to the body from Chonan.
Turner being controlled against the cage.
Chonan is leaning against Turner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Chonan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turner's defenses.
Chonan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turner avoiding damage as Chonan throws knees to the body.
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chonan.
Chonan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chonan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chonan scores with a shot to the body.
Chonan misses with a left hand
and Turner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chonan slips a straight right by Turner.
Turner wants to land a leg kick but Chonan is out of range.
Chonan tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Turner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chonan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Piranha Chonan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chonan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Turner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Piranha Chonan has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Chonan clinches up with Turner and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
Turner prevents a body shot from Chonan.
Turner wants to get back to striking at distance but Chonan won't allow it.
Chonan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chonan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chonan misses with some punches.
Chonan lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Chonan blocks a body shot from Turner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chonan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chonan lands a shot to the body.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner tries a body shot but Chonan blocks it.
Chonan blocks a body shot from Turner.
Chonan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Turner.
Chonan lands with a left to the head.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner tries a body shot but Chonan blocks it.
Chonan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Chonan.
Chonan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chonan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Turner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chonan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chonan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Chonan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Turner.
Turner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Chonan controls his hands.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chonan lands an elbow that stopped Turner in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Ben Turner has been cut.
Turner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chonan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turner digs a right hand underneath Chonan's ribcage. Chonan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Chonan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chonan prevents a body shot from Turner.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chonan scores with a shoulder strike.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Chonan uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chonan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Chonan controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Turner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Chonan controls his hands.
Turner letting Chonan take a breather here.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Chonan.
Chonan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chonan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chonan lands an elbow just above Turner 's eye.
Chonan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Turner.
Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chonan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Piranha Chonan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner slips under a jab.
Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turner lands with a straight right. Chonan didn't see that one coming.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chonan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Turner walks into a stiff left hand from Chonan.
Chonan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turner. Turner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Turner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turner.
Chonan throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chonan avoids it really well and circles away.
Chonan wants to counter the offense by Turner and move into the clinch position.
Turner throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chonan misses with a straight right.
Piranha Chonan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Chonan counter with a right hand.
Turner lands a nice looking body shot.
Turner digs a good hook to Chonan's body.
Turner misses with a kick to the body.
Chonan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chonan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chonan moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chonan tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Chonan back against the cage.
Chonan swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Turner.
Chonan scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chonan throws an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Chonan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chonan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turner's brow.
Chonan lands an elbow inside.
Chonan misses with an elbow over the top.
Chonan working aggressively here.
Chonan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chonan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chonan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Chonan has him pressed against the cage.
Chonan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Turner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Chonan.
Chonan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Turner. That one must have hurt.
Chonan tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Chonan swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chonan misses with a hook.
Chonan connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Turner lands a head kick!
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Chonan.
Chonan throws an off balance right hand
and Turner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Chonan's belly button to the back.
Turner lands a body shot.
Jab by Turner.
Chonan dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Turner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chonan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
A jab from Chonan misses.
As Chonan backs away, Turner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ben Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chonan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chonan throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chonan moves away.
Turner tests Chonan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner misses with a hook to the body
and Chonan counters with a straight right hand.
Turner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Turner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chonan cracks a nice hook into Turner's ribs.
Chonan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Chonan.
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chonan.
Chonan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
A quick step to the side and Turner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Turner dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Chonan throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chonan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Chonan doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Chonan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner moves away from the strike by Chonan.
Chonan throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chonan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chonan throws a big shot that misses.
Turner throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chonan throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Chonan.
Turner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chonan in his tracks.
Turner looks for a takedown but Chonan sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chonan throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Chonan.
Chonan blocks a jab.
Turner connects with a jab.
Chonan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Chonan checks a low kick from Turner.
Turner avoids the body shot from Chonan.
Chonan tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Chonan scores with a nice strike.
Chonan looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Turner connects with the punch.
Turner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Turner does it's job there.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chonan moves away.
Turner sets himself, and Chonan steps forward looking for the clinch! Turner avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner scores with a punch to the head.
Chonan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chonan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chonan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chonan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chonan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Turner staying out of range there.
Turner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Turner.
Chonan is looking to clinch.
Turner moves away from the strike by Chonan.
Turner is looking to counter punch.
Turner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chonan did well to prevent Turner getting side control.
Turner drops an elbow to the side of Chonan's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chonan is not content to let Turner control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chonan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chonan.
Turner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chonan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turner's guard.
Chonan looking to pass the guard.
Chonan wants to get up but he can't break Turner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner wants to sweep here but Chonan controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner is trying to control the position but Chonan postures up.
Chonan tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard.
Turner looking to control.
Turner wants to control but Chonan passes easily into half guard.
Turner is looking to control Chonan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turner avoid being mounted?
Chonan slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Piranha Chonan.
I think Chonan 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Turner!
During a confident post fight interview, Ben Turner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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