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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Devon Malcolm (ranked 4169 p4p, 371 weight class) and Burke Heimer (ranked 6665 p4p, 438 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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146 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon Malcolm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Burke Heimer !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heimer stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Malcolm misses the target.
Heimer misses with a hook.
Heimer blocks the body kick.
Heimer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heimer lands an overhand right.
Heimer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Malcolm.
Heimer lands a slapping body shot.
Burke Heimer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malcolm defending well as Heimer loads up on a big left hand.
Heimer dodges the punch combination from Malcolm.
Heimer misses with a straight right.
Malcolm scores with a one two! Heimer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Heimer slips under a jab.
Heimer throws a leg kick which misses Malcolm's front leg but catches the back leg as Malcolm tries to avoid it.
Heimer misses with a body shot.
It looked like Malcolm was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Malcolm misses with an uppercut. Heimer saw that one coming.
Malcolm fails with a takedown attempt.
Malcolm lands with a hook. Heimer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Heimer jabs Malcolm right on the nose. Malcolm blinks but takes it well.
Heimer misses with a straight left.
Heimer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malcolm on the side of the head.
Malcolm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heimer .
Malcolm has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Heimer throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm swings widly with a right hand
enabling Heimer to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heimer catches Malcolm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malcolm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heimer staying out of range there.
Heimer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Heimer misses with a looping right.
Heimer avoids the body shot from Malcolm.
Malcolm ducks under a wild hook from Heimer .
Malcolm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Heimer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Heimer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Malcolm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heimer .
Heimer misses the shot to the body.
Malcolm fails with the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Heimer misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Malcolm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heimer cracks Malcolm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Heimer forces Malcolm back against the cage and clinches.
Malcolm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heimer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice uppercut lands for Malcolm. That snapped Heimer 's head back.
Heimer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Malcolm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Heimer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burke Heimer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heimer blocks a jab.
Heimer throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heimer moves into the clinch.
Malcolm tries for a takedown but Heimer manages to get underhooks.
Malcolm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heimer can't find room to land a body shot as Malcolm controls the action.
Heimer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Malcolm uses from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Malcolm is aware though and is defending well.
Malcolm trying to control the position from guard on top but Heimer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heimer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Malcolm wants to improve his position but Heimer is controlling well.
Malcolm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heimer is working away from the top position though.
Malcolm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Heimer 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Heimer 's back!
Heimer trying to control the position but Malcolm manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heimer turns into Malcolm and is now in his guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heimer wants to control from the top but Malcolm keeps moving.
Malcolm throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Heimer escapes and throws Malcolm's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burke Heimer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Malcolm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heimer .
Devon Malcolm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heimer walks into a left hand.
Malcolm catches Heimer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Heimer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the liver by Heimer . Beautiful body shot.
Heimer tries to clinch up.
Heimer cracks Malcolm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Malcolm fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Heimer avoids it really well and circles away.
Heimer lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Heimer .
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimer . Malcolm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malcolm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heimer was well out of range. Poor timing from Malcolm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimer ducks under a wild hook from Malcolm.
Heimer sizes up Malcolm with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Malcolm looks to score with a jab to the body but Heimer is just out of range.
Heimer feints a counter leg kick.
Heimer rushes Malcolm and presses him up against the cage.
Heimer prevents a body shot from Malcolm.
Malcolm misses with some punches.
Heimer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short body shot lands from Malcolm as the two fighters clinch.
Heimer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heimer lands with a short shot to the head.
Malcolm goes for a takedown attempt but Heimer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Heimer .
A cross from Heimer lands.
Malcolm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heimer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malcolm missing with a left hand there. Heimer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heimer slips a jab from Malcolm.
Malcolm throws a poor cross that misses
and Heimer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heimer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malcolm on the side of the head.
Malcolm misses with a straight right.
Malcolm lands an overhand right.
Malcolm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Malcolm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malcolm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malcolm throws a big shot that misses.
Malcolm gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Heimer .
Malcolm is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Heimer wants to clinch.
Burke Heimer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimer moves out of range as Malcolm strikes.
The fighters circling - Heimer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Malcolm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malcolm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malcolm changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Malcolm does it's job there.
Heimer has Malcolm up against the cage in a clinch.
Heimer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heimer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malcolm has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Malcolm.
Malcolm ducks right into an uppercut from Heimer .
Heimer instigates a clinch.
Malcolm blocks a body shot from Heimer .
Heimer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Malcolm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Heimer being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heimer trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malcolm tries to free his leg and advance position but Heimer is retaining full guard.
Malcolm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Heimer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malcolm.
Malcolm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heimer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heimer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Heimer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malcolm defends well.
Heimer is trying to control the position but Malcolm postures up.
Malcolm cracks Heimer with a solid left hand.
Heimer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burke Heimer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Heimer misses with a hook. Malcolm ducked under it nicely.
Heimer throws the left hand but Malcolm avoids the punch easily.
Malcolm throws a head kick but Heimer moves out of range.
Heimer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Heimer lands with a nice body punch.
Malcolm throws a body punch but Heimer moves out of range.
Malcolm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malcolm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malcolm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Heimer throws a hook but Malcolm avoids it easily.
Heimer tries to close the distance and clinch but Malcolm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimer lands with a cross.
Heimer 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Malcolm under the eye.
Heimer looks to land a left hand but Malcolm moved out of range nicely.
Malcolm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimer slips a jab and a cross from Malcolm.
Heimer feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimer scores with a body shot.
Heimer throws a body punch but Malcolm moves out of range.
Malcolm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malcolm takes one to the chin there.
Heimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Malcolm was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Heimer .
Nice body punch from Heimer .
Malcolm misses with a hook
and Malcolm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malcolm misses with an uppercut.
Malcolm throws a right hand that Heimer ducks under and follows up with a left that Heimer also avoids with ease.
Heimer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Heimer tries to clinch but Malcolm moves out of range.
Heimer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Heimer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malcolm, pushing him back against the cage.
Malcolm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malcolm blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm lands a right hand.
Heimer 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heimer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Heimer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heimer lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Malcolm.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimer . Malcolm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heimer punishes Malcolm's body with a nice straight punch.
Malcolm throws a shot to the body.
Heimer misses the jab.
Jab from Heimer .
Heimer tries to bum rush Malcolm with a series of wild strikes but Malcolm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circle momentarily. Heimer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Heimer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malcolm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm takes a swing at Heimer 's ribcage but misses.
Malcolm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heimer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heimer moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Malcolm.
Malcolm throws a combination. Heimer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Malcolm throws a right hand that misses
and Heimer counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice combination there by Heimer .
A decent looking cross lands there for Malcolm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Malcolm.
Heimer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heimer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malcolm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heimer .
Malcolm tries to move into range but Heimer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malcolm misses with an uppercut. Heimer saw that one coming.
Heimer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malcolm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Heimer blocks a head kick by Malcolm.
Heimer lands a two punch combo.
Malcolm looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Heimer lands with a nice body punch.
Heimer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burke Heimer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Heimer scores with a jab. Malcolm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Heimer works Malcolm's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heimer feints and then cracks Malcolm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malcolm down.
Malcolm on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Heimer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malcolm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burke Heimer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Heimer 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Burke Heimer !
During a confident post fight interview, Burke Heimer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Avery (ranked 2634 p4p, 282 weight class) and Billy Bolek (ranked 4827 p4p, 398 weight class). Bolek is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Iron Maiden - Run To The Hills. This should be fireworks!
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157 lbs
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159 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Avery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bolek!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolek swinging wildly here.
Bolek's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Avery connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bolek scrambles back to his feet.
Avery throws a body punch but Bolek moves out of range.
Bolek moves forwards but Avery connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Avery throws a series of punches but Bolek avoids them all with ease.
Bolek throws a right hand that misses
and Avery counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolek lands a jab to Avery's midsection.
Billy Bolek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bolek misses with a looping left.
Avery takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avery takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bolek throws a hook but Avery blocks it.
Avery walks into a left hand.
Bolek throws a hook but Avery blocks it.
Bolek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avery.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolek slips under a jab from Avery.
Bolek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Bolek.
Bolek just misses with a punch to the body.
Avery misses with a straight left.
Bolek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bolek swings for the body but Avery moves out of range.
Bolek lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Avery falls backwards - clearly groggy! Bolek dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Bolek!
After winning the bout, Billy Bolek thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Cleary (ranked 3900 p4p, 414 weight class) and Alen Ohanian (ranked 3208 p4p, 373 weight class). Ohanian has chosen The Eternals - Wrath of Zeus as his entrance music. 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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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Patrick Cleary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alen Ohanian!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleary dodges the punch combination from Ohanian.
Cleary scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from Ohanian.
Ohanian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ohanian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cleary steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ohanian.
We've been told by Cleary's head coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ohanian 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.
Cleary attempts a counter takedown but Ohanian avoids it well and moves away.
Cleary throws a half hearted mid kick.
Patrick Cleary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleary turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ohanian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cleary can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ohanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Cleary.
The fighters circling - Ohanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ohanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cleary moves away.
Ohanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cleary manages to avoid it.
Cleary shoots for a double leg takedown but Ohanian sprawls well. He's pushed Cleary's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ohanian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleary walks into a stiff left hand from Ohanian.
Cleary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cleary fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Ohanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Ohanian.
Ohanian moves into the clinch.
Ohanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleary tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ohanian just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Cleary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ohanian slowing the pace effectively.
Ohanian is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ohanian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cleary is working for takedown but Ohanian is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cleary backwards.
Ohanian lands a right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ohanian 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.
Ohanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleary has Ohanian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ohanian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ohanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cleary's elbow.
Ohanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cleary jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ohanian walks away with a smile on his face. Cleary gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ohanian clobbers Cleary with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ohanian connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohanian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ohanian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ohanian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ohanian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ohanian feints and then cracks Cleary's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cleary down.
Ohanian tries a head kick but it misses.
Cleary fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ohanian throws a leg kick but Cleary checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cleary misses with a leg kick
and Ohanian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ohanian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cleary shoots in looking for a takedown but Ohanian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cleary's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ohanian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ohanian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Ohanian.
Cleary closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cleary lands in his opponent's guard.
Ohanian trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleary wants to pass the guard but Ohanian is keeping the position.
Cleary trying to control the position from guard on top but Ohanian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian wants to sweep here but Cleary controlling him for the moment.
Cleary got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ohanian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cleary has managed to get both his arms back between Ohanian's legs - danger averted.
Ohanian wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cleary tries to free his leg and advance position but Ohanian is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleary trying to control the position from guard on top but Ohanian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alen Ohanian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ohanian ducks under a wild hook from Cleary.
Ohanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleary is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Ohanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ohanian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cleary fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ohanian moves into the clinch.
Cleary goes for a takedown attempt but Ohanian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cleary tries to bum rush Ohanian with a series of wild strikes but Ohanian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cleary misses with an uppercut. Ohanian saw that one coming.
Ohanian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cleary misses with a leg kick
and Ohanian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cleary throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ohanian counters with a three punch combo that has Cleary backing up. Cleary nods at Ohanian to acknowledge the strikes.
Cleary fails with a takedown attempt.
Cleary swings for the body but Ohanian moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleary uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ohanian.
Cleary is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alen Ohanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ohanian throws a head kick but Cleary moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ohanian manages to avoid it.
Ohanian closes the distance and clinches.
Cleary managing to block the knees to the body from Ohanian.
Ohanian lands a right hand.
Ohanian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ohanian misses with a body punch.
Cleary jumps guard and drags Ohanian to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ohanian slips nicely into half guard.
Cleary has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ohanian is working away from the top position though.
Ohanian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cleary sees it coming and defends easily.
Cleary is refusing to be controlled, as Ohanian sits in half guard.
Cleary makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cleary.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleary had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ohanian defends it easily.
Cleary is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ohanian advances position into side control!
Ohanian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cleary tries to improve position but can't.
Cleary tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ohanian easily slips into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleary tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ohanian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cleary is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cleary sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cleary is trying to control but Ohanian manages to pass to mount!
Cleary keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cleary slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ohanian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ohanian uses his free foot to push down on Cleary's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cleary.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleary tries to reverse the position but Ohanian maintains control.
Ohanian content just to control the position here.
Cleary tries to reverse the position but Ohanian maintains control.
Cleary tries to improve his position but Ohanian has taken his back! Ohanian has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cleary tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ohanian pushes Cleary away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alen Ohanian!
After winning the bout, Alen Ohanian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Sturridge (ranked 1610 p4p, 218 weight class) and Steel Penn Jr (ranked 3723 p4p, 437 weight class). Sturridge comes into the arena with Gimmie The Loot - By: The Notorious BIG blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Sturridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steel Penn Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn Jr misses with a hook. Sturridge ducked under it nicely.
Penn Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sturridge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturridge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sturridge connects with a leg kick. Penn Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sturridge lands a head shot.
Penn Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy left from Sturridge finds it's target.
Sturridge connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Sturridge misses.
Penn Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sturridge drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturridge lands a nice forearm strike.
Penn Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sturridge.
Sturridge working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturridge in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sturridge has hold of Penn Jr's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Penn Jr seems comfortable defending it but Sturridge has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Penn Jr is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Penn Jr is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Sturridge couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isaiah Sturridge!
A victorious Isaiah Sturridge 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Kueller (ranked 1195 p4p, 55 weight class) and Corey Parker (ranked 2418 p4p, 52 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Kueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Parker!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker misses with a wild combination.
Kueller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kueller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Kueller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parker counters with a single leg into guard. Kueller didn't expect that.
Kueller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kueller has Parker pulled in close to control his posture.
Parker looking to sit in guard and control but Kueller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kueller looking to pass the guard.
Kueller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kueller won't allow Parker to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kueller looking to sit in guard and control but Parker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kueller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Parker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kueller.
Kueller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parker defending well though.
Kueller moves nicely into side control.
Kueller looks up at the clock and then as Parker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kueller smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kueller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Parker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kueller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kueller 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kueller tries for a kimura but Parker is defending well.
Parker is looking for a sweep.
Parker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kueller working away.
Parker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kueller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kueller works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kueller working the body and head with strikes.
Kueller is working Parker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kueller landing a few strikes.
Parker can't do much from the bottom here.
Parker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kueller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ground and pound from Kueller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker is looking to improve his position.
Parker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Kueller.
Parker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Parker is controlling Kueller's posture.
Kueller postures up in Parker's guard and throws a big left but Parker blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parker is controlling Kueller's posture.
Parker trying to keep a closed guard but Kueller is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Kueller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Parker misses with a straight right.
Kueller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
Kueller doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
Kueller clinches up with Parker and pushes him back against the cage.
Kueller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kueller lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Corey Parker has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kueller tries a knee to the head but Parker blocks it.
Parker lands a nice knee to the body.
Kueller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Parker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kueller misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker managing to block the knees to the body from Kueller.
Kueller lands an elbow just above Parker 's eye.
Parker has clasped his hands together around Kueller's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker is working Kueller over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kueller can't do much from the bottom here.
Kueller is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Parker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kueller is looking for a sweep.
Parker cracks Kueller with a big elbow.
Parker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kueller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parker lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker working the ground and pound from side control.
Kueller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Parker cracks Kueller with a big elbow.
Kueller regains half guard.
Kueller trying to hold on to Parker's head to control him but Parker postures up.
Parker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kueller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kueller is rocked!
Parker prevents Kueller from improving his position.
Parker slips a nice elbow through Kueller's hands, connecting with Kueller's forehead.
Oh Kueller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker unloads with some huge strikes here! Kueller is out! Parker wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Corey Parker!
During a confident post fight interview, Corey Parker 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Boskins (ranked 3354 p4p, 151 weight class) and Bjorn Ragnarsson (ranked 1598 p4p, 70 weight class). Dwayne Boskins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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276 lbs
19 - 8 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Boskins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boskins lands a glancing blow to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
Boskins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ragnarsson blocks the body kick.
Boskins misses with a straight left.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Boskins scores with a head kick.
It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Boskins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Dwayne Boskins has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boskins misses with the combination.
Boskins thuds his right hand into Ragnarsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Boskins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boskins tries to bum rush Ragnarsson with a series of wild strikes but Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boskins misses with a hook
and Ragnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Boskins misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Ragnarsson misses.
Boskins misses with a right hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice right hand that sends Boskins toppling to the canvas! Boskins scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ragnarsson finish him?!
A head kick misses from Boskins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boskins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ragnarsson counters with a body kick.
Boskins misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boskins throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Boskins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
Boskins looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Boskins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boskins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ragnarsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boskins scores with a punch to the head.
Ragnarsson tries a low kick but Boskins avoids it.
Ragnarsson blocks a jab.
Ragnarsson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ragnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Boskins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boskins jabs Ragnarsson right on the nose. Ragnarsson blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boskins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boskins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ragnarsson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boskins if he has to take too many more of those.
Boskins is breathing heavily.
Boskins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ragnarsson counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Boskins to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Ragnarsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bjorn Ragnarsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Bjorn Ragnarsson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Burduada No Cranio (ranked 1781 p4p, 237 weight class) and Kaino Heikkinen (ranked 1548 p4p, 212 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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196 lbs
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182 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Burduada No Cranio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaino Heikkinen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burduada No Cranio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Heikkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burduada No Cranio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heikkinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heikkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heikkinen 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.
Heikkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burduada No Cranio's sensitive parts.
Burduada No Cranio pushes Heikkinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Burduada No Cranio is trying to break the clinch but Heikkinen has him pressed against the cage.
Burduada No Cranio breaks from the clinch.
Heikkinen jabs Burduada No Cranio right on the nose. Burduada No Cranio blinks but takes it well.
Heikkinen misses with a low kick as Burduada No Cranio jumps back.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Heikkinen misses.
Heikkinen clinches.
Heikkinen blocks an uppercut.
Heikkinen trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heikkinen.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burduada No Cranio breaks from the clinch.
Heikkinen looks to land a right hand but Burduada No Cranio moved out of range.
Burduada No Cranio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heikkinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burduada No Cranio.
Heikkinen tries a quick counter leg kick but Burduada No Cranio is wise to it.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a body shot.
Heikkinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heikkinen rushes Burduada No Cranio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Heikkinen misses with a knee strike.
Burduada No Cranio throws a head punch that misses.
Burduada No Cranio working hard to break the clinch.
Heikkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burduada No Cranio managing to block the knees to the body from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen keeps control of Burduada No Cranio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Burduada No Cranio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burduada No Cranio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Heikkinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short body shot lands from Heikkinen as the two fighters clinch.
Heikkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burduada No Cranio prevents a body shot from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burduada No Cranio trying to land knees to the body.
I was talking to Burduada No Cranio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Burduada No Cranio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burduada No Cranio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Burduada No Cranio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burduada No Cranio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heikkinen pushes Burduada No Cranio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heikkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heikkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Ricardo Burduada No Cranio has been cut.
Heikkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burduada No Cranio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Heikkinen fails to land.
Burduada No Cranio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burduada No Cranio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Heikkinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burduada No Cranio checks it well.
Heikkinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Heikkinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Burduada No Cranio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Heikkinen misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burduada No Cranio misses with the combination.
Burduada No Cranio moves into the clinch successfully.
Burduada No Cranio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Heikkinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burduada No Cranio is defending well for now.
Heikkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Burduada No Cranio misses with the head strike.
Burduada No Cranio managing to block the knees to the body from Heikkinen.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Heikkinen obliges.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burduada No Cranio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heikkinen blocks it with crossed arms.
Heikkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burduada No Cranio is rocked!
Heikkinen lands a left hand.
Oh Burduada No Cranio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the head.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heikkinen.
Burduada No Cranio is trying to break the clinch but Heikkinen has him pressed against the cage.
Heikkinen scores with a shot to the side of Burduada No Cranio's head.
Heikkinen lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Burduada No Cranio's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Burduada No Cranio drops to his knees and Heikkinen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaino Heikkinen!
Our winner, Kaino Heikkinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harry Baals (ranked 1047 p4p, 122 weight class) and Johnny Kilmister (ranked 1454 p4p, 166 weight class). Harry Baals could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Kilmister's chin.
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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
23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Baals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Kilmister!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baals throws a big shot that misses.
Baals moves in looking to clinch but Kilmister pushes him off.
Baals stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kilmister tests Baals's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baals throws a body punch but Kilmister moves out of range.
Kilmister with a hook.
Kilmister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baals.
Kilmister drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kilmister told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kilmister controlling from the top position.
Kilmister lands a couple of elbows.
Kilmister throws an elbow that misses. Baals uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kilmister's guard. Nice move by Baals!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilmister trying to control the position.
Baals with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmister trying to keep a closed guard but Baals is proving a slippery customer.
Baals chips away with some ground and pound.
Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baals throwing strikes from guard but Kilmister blocks nicely.
Baals throwing strikes but missing.
Baals keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kilmister's head.
Baals looking to pass the guard.
Baals chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baals accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baals stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilmister swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kilmister controls Baals momentarily but Baals frees himself.
Kilmister has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilmister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baals landing some decent shots from guard.
Baals pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilmister is keeping the position for now.
Kilmister managing to control the position.
Baals loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilmister controlling Baals's posture.
Baals is working Kilmister over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baals's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baals throws a strike but Kilmister rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Baals is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Baals throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kilmister to regain full guard.
Baals throws a big elbow that misses.
Kilmister is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baals distracts Kilmister with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kilmister looking to control.
Kilmister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baals with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baals throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kilmister works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baals throwing strikes from guard but Kilmister blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilmister avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baals advances to half guard.
Baals seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kilmister is pressing down on Baals's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Baals missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baals with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baals looking to sit in guard and control but Kilmister gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baals keeping moving, preventing Kilmister from controlling successfully.
Kilmister connects with a couple of short punches.
Baals avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baals has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kilmister is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Baals.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Baals dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kilmister leaves Baals with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kilmister stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kilmister loads up on a big right hand but Baals slips the punch.
Baals was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baals is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kilmister.
Kilmister lands a head kick. Baals smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Baals looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baals throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kilmister is doing well to control the position and prevent Baals from advancing to side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baals lands a nice short elbow.
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!
Kilmister wants to get back to full guard.
Baals thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kilmister's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmister manages to get to full guard.
Baals stopping the sweep attempt from Kilmister.
Baals trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilmister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilmister is pulling down on Baals's head to control his posture.
Baals with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harry Baals overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baals throws a strike but Kilmister rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kilmister working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kilmister wanted to stand there but Baals had control of the position.
Baals looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilmister is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baals had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kilmister defends it easily.
Baals is working an open guard so Kilmister takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Baals gets a double leg takedown into Kilmister's guard.
Baals throws a strike but Kilmister rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Baals manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kilmister manages to get himself to full guard.
Kilmister pulls Baals in close to prevent any damage.
Baals trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baals in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baals is fighting to break Kilmister's control of his arms but Kilmister is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Baals working some strikes from top position.
Kilmister looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baals loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baals stopping the sweep attempt from Kilmister.
Kilmister has control of Baals's left arm, preventing Baals from doing any damage.
Baals has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kilmister is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baals postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kilmister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baals accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baals loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baals pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilmister is keeping the position for now.
Baals working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kilmister controlling the position.
Kilmister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baals postures up and lands a big shot to Kilmister's brow.
Baals trying to control but Kilmister is working from the bottom.
Baals postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baals throws an elbow that misses. Kilmister uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baals's guard. Nice move by Kilmister!
Baals wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Kilmister will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kilmister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baals.
Kilmister tests Baals's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baals throws a shot from downtown. Kilmister moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Baals.
Baals throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilmister lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baals shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kilmister as he avoids it easily.
Baals misses with a leg kick
and Kilmister connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baals tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Baals finds it's way through Kilmister's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilmister checks a leg kick.
Kilmister works the jab nicely.
Kilmister just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Kilmister as he checks the leg kick.
Johnny Kilmister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilmister thows a leg kick but Baals checks it
and Baals counters with a left and a right that stings Kilmister.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baals throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kilmister counter with a right hand.
Baals throws out a loose jab but Kilmister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baals just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilmister tries to counter with a clinch but Baals shakes him off and moves away.
Kilmister works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baals throws a sloppy head kick and Kilmister moves out of range easily.
Kilmister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilmister lands with a straight right. Baals didn't see that one coming.
Kilmister moves out of range as Baals strikes.
Kilmister misses with a wild combination.
Kilmister throws a lazy body kick
and Baals counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Baals.
Baals trying to control but Kilmister is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baals landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilmister manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baals manages to get himself to full guard.
Kilmister is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kilmister got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baals has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kilmister has managed to get both his arms back between Baals's legs - danger averted.
Kilmister trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kilmister trying to control but Baals is working from the bottom.
Baals has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kilmister has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmister tries to score with some ground and pound. Baals controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kilmister throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Baals is trying to get back to half guard.
Kilmister trying to control the position but Baals is working away.
Kilmister stands up.
A left and a right from Kilmister both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baals darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kilmister misses with a lunging right hand
and Baals counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilmister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baals shoots and misses
and Kilmister cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kilmister throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kilmister scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kilmister blocks the leg kick.
Kilmister dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilmister throws a predictable looking body shot
and Baals connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baals waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilmister.
Kilmister tries to counter with a clinch but Baals shakes him off and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kilmister.
Nice shot by Kilmister.
Johnny Kilmister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kilmister cracks Baals with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Kilmister comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kilmister 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Kilmister!
An out of breath Johnny Kilmister thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Stuckey (ranked 916 p4p, 40 weight class) and Rob Mugabe (ranked 1542 p4p, 68 weight class). Rob Mugabe will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Stuckey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Mugabe!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mugabe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stuckey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stuckey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mugabe has time to react.
It looks like Rob Mugabe has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Stuckey misses.
Stuckey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stuckey swings widly with a right hand
letting Mugabe counter with a right hand.
Mugabe blocks a jab.
Stuckey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mugabe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mugabe scores with a hook.
Stuckey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stuckey throws a shot from downtown. Mugabe moves away and avoids it.
Stuckey gets a clinch.
Stuckey pushes Mugabe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mugabe lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Ray Stuckey has been cut.
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!
Mugabe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mugabe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Mugabe.
Mugabe pushes off an throws an elbow but Stuckey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuckey misses with the head strike.
Mugabe trying to land knees to the body.
Mugabe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stuckey blocks an elbow strike from Mugabe.
Mugabe takes an elbow to the temple.
Mugabe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mugabe prevents a body shot from Stuckey.
Stuckey managing to block the knees to the body from Mugabe.
Mugabe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stuckey has a couple of punches blocked by Mugabe.
Stuckey lands a hook that snaps the head of Mugabe backwards.
Stuckey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Mugabe.
Mugabe can't get the takedown.
Stuckey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stuckey can't find room to land a body shot as Mugabe controls the action.
Stuckey throws a punch but it's blocked by Mugabe.
Stuckey gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mugabe regains guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mugabe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stuckey trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mugabe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Stuckey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mugabe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stuckey wants to sweep here but Mugabe controlling him for the moment.
Mugabe throws a big elbow that misses.
Stuckey looking for a sweep. Not yet Stuckey, not yet.
Mugabe wants to control from the top but Stuckey keeps moving.
Stuckey wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mugabe is now in half guard.
Mugabe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mugabe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stuckey manages to get to full guard.
Mugabe 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.
Stuckey is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mugabe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stuckey keeping full guard, as Mugabe tries to pass.
Mugabe stands up over Stuckey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stuckey has momentary wrist control but Mugabe slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe stops Stuckey from standing up.
Mugabe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stuckey looking for a guillotine here but Mugabe defends easily.
Stuckey wants to get back to his feet but Mugabe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mugabe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mugabe scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mugabe landing with the ground and pound.
Mugabe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Mugabe dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stuckey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stuckey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stuckey wants to land a leg kick but Mugabe is out of range.
A big right from Stuckey misses.
Mugabe slips a jab from Stuckey.
Mugabe raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mugabe doesn't manage to clinch there - Stuckey circles away.
Stuckey moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mugabe.
Stuckey missing with knees to the body.
Stuckey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stuckey swings wildly with an uppercut but Mugabe uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuckey managing to block the knees to the body from Mugabe.
Stuckey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stuckey slowing the pace effectively.
Stuckey tries a body shot but Mugabe blocks it.
Knees to the body from Mugabe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugabe throws an elbow that misses.
Mugabe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Mugabe.
Mugabe looking to stall.
Stuckey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mugabe's elbow.
Mugabe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stuckey lands with a light punch inside.
Stuckey pushes Mugabe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mugabe tries to stall but Stuckey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stuckey tries a knee to the head but Mugabe blocks it.
Stuckey misses with a body punch.
Stuckey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stuckey pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mugabe throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey tries to work over Mugabe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stuckey lands with a short shot to the head.
Stuckey tries to throw a body punch but Mugabe avoids it by throwing Stuckey back against the cage.
Stuckey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stuckey managing to block the knees to the body from Mugabe.
Stuckey misses with a body punch.
Stuckey tries a knee to the head but Mugabe blocks it.
Mugabe lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mugabe connects with a knee to the head.
Stuckey takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short uppercut from Stuckey.
Stuckey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mugabe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mugabe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stuckey scores with a shoulder strike.
Stuckey scores with a shoulder strike.
Mugabe avoiding damage as Stuckey throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Mugabe.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mugabe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stuckey's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe has Stuckey pushed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mugabe.
Stuckey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stuckey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stuckey misses with a punch on the inside.
Stuckey wants to stall.
Mugabe blocks an uppercut.
Stuckey dodges an elbow strike from Mugabe.
Stuckey misses with a punch on the inside.
Stuckey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mugabe avoids it.
Mugabe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stuckey's defenses.
Stuckey scores with a knee to the head.
Mugabe missing with knees to the body.
Mugabe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mugabe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stuckey is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mugabe's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mugabe blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey misses with a punch to the body.
Stuckey blocks an elbow strike.
Stuckey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mugabe is pressed up against the cage. Stuckey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mugabe down to the mat. Mugabe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mugabe lands an overhand right.
Stuckey fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Mugabe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stuckey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mugabe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stuckey looks to score with a jab to the body but Mugabe is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Stuckey.
Mugabe pushes Stuckey away with a front kick.
Mugabe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mugabe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mugabe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mugabe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stuckey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mugabe landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Mugabe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Mugabe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mugabe clinches.
Mugabe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mugabe working Stuckey over with knees to the body.
Stuckey avoids the elbow strike from Mugabe, against the cage.
Stuckey blocks an elbow strike from Mugabe.
Rob Mugabe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mugabe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stuckey avoiding damage as Mugabe throws knees to the body.
Mugabe dodges an elbow strike from Stuckey.
Stuckey managing to block the knees to the body from Mugabe.
Mugabe looking to slow down the pace here.
Mugabe taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuckey is trying to stall.
Stuckey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mugabe has Stuckey pushed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stuckey goes for a takedown attempt but Mugabe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugabe clinches.
Stuckey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mugabe blocks it with crossed arms.
Stuckey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mugabe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mugabe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stuckey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mugabe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stuckey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stuckey misses with a right hand
and Mugabe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mugabe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stuckey is defending well for now.
Stuckey letting Mugabe take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stuckey.
Mugabe throws an elbow that misses.
Stuckey blocks an elbow strike from Mugabe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey dodges an elbow strike from Mugabe.
Stuckey has a couple of punches blocked by Mugabe.
Mugabe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stuckey working aggressively here.
Mugabe stalling the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stuckey misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stuckey.
Mugabe misses with an elbow strike.
Stuckey digs a right hand into Mugabe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mugabe's gas tank.
Mugabe wants to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mugabe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stuckey's brow.
Stuckey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mugabe misses with an elbow over the top.
Mugabe prevents the takedown attempt.
Mugabe throws an elbow that misses.
Stuckey misses with a punch to the body.
Stuckey tries to throw a body punch but Mugabe avoids it by throwing Stuckey back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stuckey is defending well for now.
Stuckey tries to work over Mugabe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stuckey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stuckey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mugabe looking to throw knees to the head but Stuckey is blocking nicely.
Mugabe pushes off an throws an elbow but Stuckey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stuckey throws a punch but it's blocked by Mugabe.
Mugabe misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mugabe throws an elbow but misses.
Mugabe misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stuckey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stuckey can't find room to land a body shot as Mugabe controls the action.
Stuckey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stuckey throws a punch but it's blocked by Mugabe.
Knees to the body from Mugabe.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mugabe as Stuckey tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey tries to land a knee to the head but Mugabe blocks with his arms.
Stuckey misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stuckey fails to land.
Mugabe misses with a knee to the head.
Stuckey lands with a right to the head.
Mugabe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stuckey tries to work over Mugabe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mugabe prevents a body shot from Stuckey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stuckey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stuckey dodges an elbow strike from Mugabe.
Mugabe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, Stuckey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stuckey swings wildly with an uppercut but Mugabe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mugabe.
Stuckey blocks an elbow strike.
Stuckey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Mugabe really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mugabe clinches with his opponent.
Mugabe misses with an elbow over the top.
Stuckey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stuckey.
Mugabe blocks an uppercut.
Stuckey avoiding damage as Mugabe throws knees to the body.
Stuckey is leaning against Mugabe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mugabe missing with knees to the body.
Stuckey tries to pull guard but Mugabe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stuckey lands an elbow just above Mugabe 's eye.
Mugabe pushes off an throws an elbow but Stuckey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A hook to the body from Stuckey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Stuckey.
Mugabe stalling.
A short left from Stuckey.
Stuckey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stuckey wants to stall.
Mugabe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugabe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stuckey works on Mugabe's body with a couple of short punches.
Mugabe blocks an elbow strike from Stuckey.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stuckey manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stuckey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mugabe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stuckey as Mugabe tries to tie him up.
Stuckey tries to throw a body punch but Mugabe avoids it by throwing Stuckey back against the cage.
Stuckey blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stuckey.
Stuckey scores with a hook to the body.
Stuckey can't find room to land a body shot as Mugabe controls the action.
Stuckey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mugabe or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mugabe takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stuckey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stuckey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stuckey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stuckey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stuckey has a couple of punches blocked by Mugabe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stuckey trying to land knees to the body.
Stuckey misses with a punch to the body.
Stuckey misses with a punch to the body.
Mugabe throws an elbow but it misses.
Stuckey lands a hook that snaps the head of Mugabe backwards.
Mugabe lands an elbow that stopped Stuckey in his tracks for a moment.
Stuckey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mugabe misses with an elbow strike.
Stuckey blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mugabe.
Stuckey avoids a wild elbow strike from Mugabe.
Stuckey is trying to drag Mugabe to the mat but Mugabe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mugabe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mugabe pushes off an throws an elbow but Stuckey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mugabe.
Mugabe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stuckey misses with a knee to the head.
Mugabe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stuckey's defenses.
Nice body punch from Stuckey.
Mugabe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mugabe lands an elbow inside.
Stuckey avoids a wild elbow strike from Mugabe.
Mugabe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stuckey is defending well for now.
Stuckey tries to work over Mugabe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mugabe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mugabe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mugabe.
Mugabe blocks an uppercut.
Stuckey managing to block the knees to the body from Mugabe.
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!
Stuckey scores with a hook to the body.
Stuckey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mugabe's elbow.
Stuckey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stuckey tries to throw a body punch but Mugabe avoids it by throwing Stuckey back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Stuckey as the two fighters clinch.
Stuckey lands a left hand.
Stuckey scores with a shot to the side of Mugabe's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Stuckey had his way with Rob Mugabe in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mugabe staying out of range there.
Mugabe staying out of range there.
Stuckey thuds a left hand into Mugabe's body.
Mugabe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stuckey can pounce on him.
Ray Stuckey is winning the standup battle so far.
Mugabe moves out of range of the body kick.
Stuckey misses with an uppercut.
Mugabe avoids the head kick by Stuckey.
A telegraphed right hand from Stuckey misses the target.
Stuckey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mugabe follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuckey throws a series of punches but Mugabe avoids them all with ease.
Stuckey is looking to slow Mugabe down with leg kicks.
Stuckey throws out a loose jab but Mugabe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mugabe closes the distance and pushes Stuckey back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuckey manages to pull guard.
Stuckey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stuckey wants to sweep here but Mugabe controlling him for the moment.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mugabe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stuckey wants to stand up but Mugabe is controlling him.
Mugabe is in close to Stuckey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mugabe with a nice head shot there.
Mugabe wants to control from the top but Stuckey keeps moving.
Stuckey wants to stand and escape but Mugabe is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe is working Stuckey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mugabe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stuckey wants to stand up but Mugabe is controlling him.
Stuckey trying to keep a closed guard but Mugabe is proving a slippery customer.
Stuckey scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mugabe has managed to clinch.
Stuckey gets through Mugabe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe avoiding damage as Stuckey throws knees to the body.
Stuckey can't find room to land a body shot as Mugabe controls the action.
Stuckey blocks an elbow strike.
Mugabe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stuckey is keeping busy.
Stuckey throws a punch but it's blocked by Mugabe.
Stuckey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mugabe avoids it.
Mugabe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stuckey is defending well for now.
Stuckey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mugabe pushes off an throws an elbow but Stuckey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stuckey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stuckey gets through Mugabe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stuckey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stuckey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mugabe throws an elbow but it misses.
Stuckey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mugabe.
Ray Stuckey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stuckey is defending well for now.
Stuckey cracks Mugabe with a nice body shot.
Stuckey lands with a right to the head.
Stuckey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mugabe avoids it.
Mugabe misses with an elbow strike.
Mugabe taking a breather.
Stuckey trying to land knees to the body.
Come on Mugabe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mugabe blocking some punches.
Mugabe tries to stall but Stuckey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mugabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stuckey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mugabe throws an elbow that misses.
Stuckey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rob Mugabe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stuckey tries to land knees in the clinch but Mugabe avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Stuckey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mugabe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Mugabe!
Rob Mugabe is the new super heavyweight champion!
Rob Mugabe took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vikai Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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